Spent the last few days stitching the second of Tracy's designs (from her workshop). I was thinking it looked OK, but then I took the close up photo and there was a glaring blunder... I'm going to have to add some more stitches to hide it. Must be more careful with my French Knots - they are not very consistent in size!
The weather is glorious at the moment, so I am in heaven. I can sit in my lovely garden enjoy the scents of the borders and pots, AND hand stitching.
All my hard work gardening, keeping the weeds under control and my flowers trimmed and deadheaded where needed has paid off. Fruit is bountiful - I made blackcurrant jam last week and rhubarb and ginger jam this week. The pantry is filling up with preserves - scones, cheese straws and quiches don't last so long though. This is what I imagined the perfect retirement would be.
Anyway, back to the embroidery - I'm not sure which of the two designs I prefer, both have their good points. Here are both side by side, then the second design below with a detail (showing my blunder) below that.
Off to another of Tracy's workshops tomorrow, another favourite of mine - white work. Goody, goody.
The weather is glorious at the moment, so I am in heaven. I can sit in my lovely garden enjoy the scents of the borders and pots, AND hand stitching.
All my hard work gardening, keeping the weeds under control and my flowers trimmed and deadheaded where needed has paid off. Fruit is bountiful - I made blackcurrant jam last week and rhubarb and ginger jam this week. The pantry is filling up with preserves - scones, cheese straws and quiches don't last so long though. This is what I imagined the perfect retirement would be.
Anyway, back to the embroidery - I'm not sure which of the two designs I prefer, both have their good points. Here are both side by side, then the second design below with a detail (showing my blunder) below that.
Off to another of Tracy's workshops tomorrow, another favourite of mine - white work. Goody, goody.
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