Hi t-scott
I have to agree with everyone who says wait.
I think the whole thing comes down to matter of preference, but that will become clearer when you're finished with the design as it was created.
If the photo comes through, this design had no grass and no blue sky, but it just felt unfinished somehow, so I added it.
On the question of pattern or kit, I'm sure you can buy most patterns separately, unless it's already a manufacturers kit, but I love the fact that you can also purchase the patterns as complete kits here. And hopefully soon I will be able to add to my own "stash". 😃
To everyone here, I hope your summer is going well. I am posting less on this new board simply because apart from topic, I can no longer see who I am replying to! It makes things a little problematic, to say the least. I also found I'm not getting email alerts so I don't know who's replied to what. So if I don't reply to a post, please don't think me rude!
t-scott, a new rebirth, how exciting! I simply can't imagine a life without cross stitching. So happy for you!
Happy summer and happy stitching, everybody.
Fondly, Bluejay