Images of flowers, bee-skeps and garden paths are a contrast to today's blowing snow and cold. But I've been warm inside here, beside the fire, and have managed to complete the outer cross-stitched corners of the design. Next will come the bees, and then I can finally begin with the backstitching and specialty stitches. Here's the progress to date:
It doesn't seem like much of a change when I compare it to my earlier photo, but there were a lot of colour changes and quarter-stitches in there - I'm looking forward now to seeing what a difference the back-stitching will make. However, bees first :)
Lovely progress! This is such a beautiful project! Can't wait to see more! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMelissa J.
Thanks, Melissa. I started on the bees (well, ONE bee!) tonight, and it's not going to be finished any time soon, but it's good to see how it's coming together a little more now.
ReplyDeleteohhhh it is lovely :) and yes you must keep on with it (will let you do a wee something else too so you won't get bored hehehe ) stay warm and dry and looking after your feathered friends :) love mouse xxxxx
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful Dianne. I love the beautiful flowers. I bet there were a LOT of color changes in those. Impressive! You go girl!!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely stitching Dianne! This piece will be so beautiful when you complete it!!
ReplyDeleteYour progress is great considering all those different colours it looks so good. I am sure the bees and the back stitching will make it look even better. I personally love the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is looking beautiful! Great work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. This is one of my favorites.
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