Little by Little

Yesterday - I'm still speechless.  The earthquake and tsunami effects were the most tragic I've ever seen.  My boy and I watched the online news all day.  He immediately drew up plans to prevent earthquakes (with cement), and channel tsunamis away from homes with brick walls.  He was very serious and determined.  Quick thinking for a seven year old!  We all made a resolution to quit complaining about the local weather.  I wish them all a safe recovery in the aftermath.  It wasn't until late in the day I picked a piece of still, dry prairie to stitch.  Every blade with intention... it was a humbling process to watch each detail of the field unfold.

I used 2 shades of embroidery threads for the oat tops and the whole thing just transformed before my eyes.  I cannot begin to tell you how happy this piece makes me!  I am also nearing the end of this next piece.  I have to put in some blue french knots near the bottom of the fence post and it will be complete.

work in progress...  flowers to be added

By the way, I did add birds to my Summer piece.  I am glad I did.  They give some perspective.  They also add some silence to the piece I think.  I love watching groups of birds.

detail - the piece extends larger

The count down begins.  I think I'm making good progress.  I have to hang the Gardenscapes show in 10 days.  At this point I have mounting, matting, framing, binding, hanging sleeves, and title/sale cards to make.  Little by little, I'm getting it done.

Take care everyone
~Monika