forget-me-nots and daisies

I spent the day working on a new Mountmellick project yesterday in preparation for a class next year. I had such a lovely time sitting there stitching away all day. It is to be a cushion, and the plants on it are forget-me-nots and daisies. Very pretty, dainty flowers!

I tried out some new stitch combinations and new ways of using a very old stitch, and was quite pleased with the results.

Today I’ll be doing some preparatory work for another project. This one explores using different stitches for raw edge applique. You know how when people do raw edge applique, they always seem to use blanket stitch? Well, there are SO many other stitches that could be used! My project will explore how to use other stitches instead.

So, lots of fun ahead!