Closing in on Camille

Showing more progress the photo on the left depicts the nearly finished "forest". After all of the Diamond Rays were stitched you then go over some of them with the Ermine Stitch using Pine. It's really a nice shading technique for creating the illusion of trees in the distance. On the right are the three steps of the Hurdle Stitch - a composite stitch I had never used but really, really like. Why? It goes quickly! And once you get your bearings it flows along smoothly and rhythmically.  Because it's done in three steps, you get the hang of each step without having to constantly refer to the chart, etc.  I actually liked the way step one and two looked before adding step three. The thread, Simply Shaker Tin Bucket has such a nice variegation it's almost unnecessary to add a third element. BUT, years of parochial school have taught me to follow the directions. I hope to make enough progress over the weekend so I can begin stitching Camille. Excitement!  Thank you for taking the time to stop by today.