I'm a bit behind on my hand embroidering for the Garden Steps quilt. The next one is probably already available, and I've FINALLY finished these two. I have to keep reminding myself that this is my first experience with hand embroidery other than cross stitch. The black flower center--who knows where that came from. I thought I could just put in a few french knots, but it looked bare. I just kept filling and filling. Now, it looks furry! Same with the centers of the petals. I thought they needed a bit. I think I was supposed to use a single strand instead of two. Of course, actually doing the stitches right would help, too. I could not remember which side I was supposed to be coming up on. Sometimes--those loopy areas--I was just making it up as I went along! No more late night hand embroidery for me.
While doing these, my machine was helping with the other quilt. I finished two more of the literary figures squares for the other quilt. I feel guilty taking credit for these. My machine is much better at this than I am.
Wow! I'm gonna be late for work! How is it that I can get up at four in the morning and be late for work when I don't need to be there til nine?? Must be off!
I think your blocks look great - especially the dragonfly!
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