New Year's resolution - getting back into "serious" stitching. For the past several months I've been doing some easier needlework endeavors, mostly Christmas ornaments. A couple of examples

Bullion roses

Stumpwork

 

The purple rose is a practice piece - not very Christmas-y.

 

I also worked on the Polar Shadows piece (not finished), and it's not easy, which is what's driving me back to Japanese embroidery.

 

Before starting back on Gracie, I took a deep breath, organized the equipment, tightened the frame, took a picture, and wait till tomorrow.