My hand embroidery sampler update.......

Tiny little stitches ........ 

Last week I showed you a sneak preview of a sampler that I am working on.  It is stitched on antique French linen and I am using muted colours to hand embroider this piece.  Adding a little white on white lace and some stunning carved mother of pearl buttons.....  

I have been stitching a away and it is on the home run for being finished, It will be so lovely to see it framed but I think it will be like a tiny bereavement to me as I will miss stitching this one so much.  I am over the moon with it and it is going for publication...... When you see the whole thing I think you will see why I have fallen in love with it so much.

Starting a new project is always exciting so next week should see me doing just that.  The photograph has to be taken at the studio before framing (close up work ) then it will be framed and returned to the photographer for final photos....

I have taken a few little snip shots for you to see but honestly it does not go anywhere to doing it justice, but I had to share bits of  this one with you all.... (naughty me!)

I am finishing details and have a few more days stitching to go but here are pictures snippets for you to see.

I have also broken off to get together two more design baskets ready, as you know I put all that I need for a project in a basket and then I can pick it up and get on with the delightful task of stitchery.  

I have got some pieces of French linen cut and gathered buttons and threads in delightful readiness with a photo copy of the design in each basket so I know where I am at.....

So I am away now to my favourite arm chair to continue my tiny little stitches ...... All copyrights are reserved for Homespun Stitchworks but I hope that you enjoy your little peek!

Happy Stitching!