contrasts

The silk piece, the petal piece is almost completely embroidered....just one or two petals left to embellish. Having said that, I may add something else to that surface, I'm thinking......

The gingham piece has more work needed too, lots more work. Thing is, I have wondered for some time whether these two pieces would live together happily so I tried it this morning. I think they do. What do you think? 

I can't stay long today, there's cake to eat. Happy Birthday to me!

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petals and patchwork....

Work is continuing on my white cloth, the latest additions being a tiny piece of patchwork and some cutwork petals with lace. There is still a long way to go, probably two more sections to piece, surface embroidery to apply, rouleau loops to create.....I am talking myself into list writing here........If you want to check out how the girls are doing then just have a look here. You will be impressed I promise.

I had a lovely birthday too. Thanks so much for all the birthday wishes. I must have been a good girl because I got lots of beautiful gifts and was taken out to eat...twice!!! 

My birthday passing is also a reminder that May is nearly over...yikes!!! Where's my newsletter???? It's a plan...this weekend...promise.

petals and knots.....

Two flowers, twelve petals and numerous bullion knots, last nights endeavours  for my cloth. Class will be de listed tomorrow. I am hoping to start on my May newsletter this week... I'm still waiting for that blinding revelation I mentioned yesterday...nothing lost though...I can stitch.