Nantucket Rose by Lavender & Lace

Nantucket Rose by Lavender & Lace has always given me the feeling of Anne of Avonlea, where she's sitting on the shore at the beginning of the second movie writing her novel.  Therefore, when I started to stitch the blond hair that is charted for this piece, it just didn't feel right to me.  I went about converting her hair to be a "very handsome auburn", and now it looks perfect!  Here is the original design, which can be found here: https://www.123stitch.com/item/Lavender-and-Lace-Nantucket-Rose-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/5004.


And here is my hair conversion:

DMC 3827
DMC 977
DMC 976
DMC 301
A blend of DMC 300 & DMC 301
DMC 300

Stargazer by Mirabilia

Stargazer is a really gorgeous Mirabilia design that has been converted to numerous different color combinations over the years.  My version takes into consideration my favorite colors and my choice to stitch her on dark navy fabric.  Here is the original version, which can be found here: https://www.123stitch.com/item/Mirabilia-Designs-Stargazer-The-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/06-1285.


And here is my conversion so far:

All colors listed are DMC embroidery floss.
Hair:
869
420
3828
422

Hair Ribbons:
931
932
3752
3753
3756
B5200

Jacket:
3685
3803
3688
3687
3688
Dark Beads in Jacket: Mill Hill 02077

Dress Ribbons:
869
680
729
676
677
746
Petite Beads on Jacket & in Stars: Mill Hill 42011

Skin and Skirt as charted.