A new sample, this one using just white thread and a quick stock take of where I am at with these pieces.
If you are joining my sewing circle in just over a week, if you are registered, these pieces are I hope going to get us off to a flying start.
My pattern ideas won't stop here. There is a lot more sampling for me to do and I am beginning to think I need an alphabet. These pieces are reminding me of traditional samplers and samplers generally equal alphabets don't they.
Please don't be scared of the pattern though, the hand drawn aspect of that. These are very, very basic shapes and we won't even attempt any pattern making at first. We are starting off gently sampling stitches. There is nothing to fear here.
Meanwhile I am absolutely having the best time just sitting and hand embroidering cloth. It is so restful and relaxing, it allows for thinking time, it's gentle and very satisfying.