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It's very lovely!

Very pretty! I like the idea of adding beads to the design
Faith

That is very beautiful, Mabel! That would be a wonder Christmas card, but I can see what you mean about being labor-intensive. XD

I just finished on of these myself and like you I found they took much longer then I would have thought. I was also surprised at the size of the design. Your work it very pretty!!!!!

Thanks all! Here's another one, I've finished the first of the tulips -- this one is on black Quaker cloth, using Chameleon Threads Shades of Africa silk, and Petite Treasure Braid 03. I finished it today at the stitching group, and found I'd left my treasure braid home But I did have my Madeira no.40 with me, and doubled up that was practically indistinguishable *phew* -- can you tell which is which ?

Can't tell the difference!!!!! It is very pretty!!!!!

I can't tell the difference at all - good job! The tulip looks striking against the black.

Just love your stitching, Mabel! And the Mother and Child is charming.

wow both are very very nice!!!!

I'm always happy to see more of your exquisite work, Mabel. Keep it coming. I no longer even think which is my favourite - I just enjoy them all.

Both designs are gorgeous Mabel and i certainly can't see any difference in the metallic s shades

Beautiful work Mabel. I love your take on Mother & Child, and the tulip is SO pretty!

Yet more stunning work - I'm so envious of your skill and creativity!

beautiful tulip!!

This is my last update before going off to Holland -- the Folk Sampler. I'm adding the greens at the moment, and those very dark green curves near the bottom will be pieces of watermelon; not something I'd seen on a sampler before .

The top and bottom are a bit distorted, that's because the snaps on my snap frame aren't as long as I might wish, so tension towards the corners is rather slacker. But I'm sure it'll come out in the wash .

In Holland, if I do any stitching at all, I'll be working on my handbag project -- I always carry something around with me to do in waiting rooms or on journeys -- which is a different version of the tulips: on 18ct aida, using DMC floche, and with the outline in black instead of gold so it looks like stained glass. I hope I'll have finished one when I get back!

Lovely work Mabel Have a great holiday

fabby work!!

Very pretty sampler, Mabel!