I'm just about finished with this project. I have embroidered the bird in greys and added a wool backing. I need to decide how to hang it. The next step is completing the pattern; writing it up, etc. and start making kits.
I finished whip stitching and now I am ready to embellish with embroidery...the fun part!
This is a new wall hanging I'm working on. The background color is called Stormin', a beautiful mottled blue. As usual I stitched a liner to the back fto add a bit more stablitiy. Also this time I used the paper templates as stitch guides, since it's difficult to draw onto wool. And it worked great. You can see I have the window pinned in place and I will couch red crochet thread all around it.Then I'll remove the paper and continue stitching the other elements of the window.
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I basted a piece of muslin to my background before I started applying the motifs. I have found that I like this extra layering which gets a bit more stability when hung.
I did a quick baste to each piece then began stitching. I prefer not to use glue or fusible....just a personal preference again.
I am using simple embroidery stitches: running, whip and lazy daisy.
I started working on another Tree of Life: same pattern as before but in different colors. I had many requests for a kit so this is the reason I'm doing another piece. Sadly, I didn't keep records of threads, fabric color and size. So here we go.
I'm using Ecru for the background this time, mottled so it looks vintage. I will be posting more info as I progress.
I've been busy working on this new design of mine. As you know I'm smitten with the birds these days. I will be offering this one as a kit in a #8 cut, which I think will be perfect for beginners.
My latest version of the tree of life is now completed and is available in our shop as a
Stitched up a few more birds for the 
