Embroidery

I haven't done much embroidery in the past few years decades... a little cross stitch, but not much embroidery.  This embroidery I completed in 1984.  I don't remember much about what order I did the stitching in it, or how long it took me... I was 10 or 11 when it was completed.  I do remember the grapes with the blanket stitch circles were tedious.

My grandmother who passed away in November taught me about embroidery.  Each visit I would trace and learn a new stitch and then be sent home with a section to stitch.

My Grandmother was a great inspiration.  Her skills were amazing.  Here are some of the vestments she created for my aunt.

Over the past year I've seen more embroidery around but have resisted... In January when I saw the first design with April Mae Design Quilt A Long I thought I should get out my needles again.

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Finished Blocks from April Mae Design Quilt-A-Long