Embroidery

I have been doing a little hand embroidery in the evenings, this past few nights.  I find that it is easier to see the thread against the fabric, rather than crocheting or knitting, where the same colour is being used and strains my eyes.

So this is what I have done so far - it's been a while, so don't expect miracles now, will you?!

I love this little one , seeing it here, I know it's crooked! Will have to go now and correct that! 

I'm back, and it's fixed!! Here's the next embroidery

This little cutie hasn't been pressed or anything yet - I may use him in something like a book cover, I think. Any ideas of what he would look good on?

Now I am about to start on a little "lilipopo" girl - she was free on her website _

Aren't they just adorable  little mites?? I may do more than one of these!

See ya

Pay It Forward Gift

I received mine today from Tanya over at Wee Little Birds!

It is gorgeous, here's some pics:

This gorgeous bag is now mine!

And it comes with it's own little needle case.  The piecing is beautifully done, and Tanya's hand embroidery is stunning.  I envy that, wish I could do such lovely stitches.

Inside the needle case is a pocket

and on the other side is felt for the needles.

Of course, this is destined now to hold all my embroidery things.  I am just such a lucky girl!