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The original design by Barbara Hammett called for a frieze around the central motif. I have chosen not to do it at this time and have already begun a second motif by Morris, adapted by Hammett.
So here is the finished 4" x 4" design. I completed it this weekend just before the power failure and while we were watching 'The King's Speech'. Our daughter was visiting and it was a restful activity for my hands as we talked and watched the movie. I have mounted it temporarily in a box frame. When the other 2 designs are completed, I'll see what I shall do with the 3; possibly a single frame with a vertical or horizontal arrangement, the three separated by matting boards.
I am now planning another Redouté 'Rose'.. a long vertical, linear bloom...
Stay posted.
I continue with the reproductions of William Morris designs, this time using more contemporary colours. I am reminded each time I do a cross stitch design, that this technique is so restful. I question because of its ease whether I am less inclined to tackle the more difficult projects I have begun, but I have given myself a short timeline for the 'Blush Rose', so I am obliged go to work on it each day.
And, talking about the rose project, it is moving ahead and although there have been some challenges, I think I now have the answer which will entail redoing some of the work already accomplished... but such is the learning curve every time I work, and I like this.
