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 Desert Garden!
THIRTEENTH IN THE "VICTORIAN GARDEN"
SERIES
Stitch this little garden sampler,
which is focused on the dry arid beauty of the desert. With rich
earthy ochre colours and the unexpected blooms of dozens of graceful
drought resistant native plants, a desert garden can be beautiful,
inventive and dramatic! There are many challenges to growing such a
ravishing desert garden but the effects can be stunning. In this
imaginary garden, you can see the early morning gardener under the
shade of her umbrella and Acadia Tree, handwatering her precious
plants. Although there is drip irrigation throughout most of the
beds, her yellow desert marigold, and purple coneflowers are given
some extra attention. Above this scene, a garland of morning glories
leads to the iguana and prairie primroses. Another small desert
scene shows the extended desert as part of the garden. A row of
stylized desert lupine lies just in front of a quail family running
across the hot sand. Then, some indian blanket flowers or firewheel
is blooming right under the scene with the adobe walls and garden
gate under the acacia trees. In this sampler you’ll practice some
specialty stitches, like the diamond ray stitches, plait, double
herringbone, and double cross eyelets. Take some time to enjoy the
beauty of this dramatic desert oasis! - Thea
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