Stitching on Sunday

I finished this small picture today. I saw a technique where you sandwich small bits and pieces between two layers and stitch around the outline. I used small washers and plastic rings. The stalks are cotton buds with the cotton removed. 

The backing is a thick stiffened hessian which was in originally in the frame. It was pretty hard to stitch through. 

Can't remember where I got the frame, car boot fair probably. I've had it a long time. 

You can see the raised washers in the close up picture. 

I like circle shapes where you can keep adding more stitching to make them bigger. A bit like mandalas. 

French knots, back stitch, and chain stitch. 

I think I might make some more of these. Maybe in different colours. 

It's been very windy again today. I put some washing on the line and had to go out several times to untangle it. A lovely stew tonight for dinner. Vegetables with a packet of macaroni cheese added. 

Thanks for popping in. We'll catch up soon. ilona