Finished Mandala!

I finally finished it!  Urban Threads design.  Tons and tons of French knots!

Mandala Update

I've started on the purple French knots in the center.  Here is the latest photo of the Mandala.

You can see how raised the French knots are in the second picture.

Starfish Tote Bag - Finished!

I finished Kari's Starfish Tote Bag!  I fought with the heavy canvas and eventually won. :)  I will be seeing her on Wednesday, I hope, and can give it to her then.  I used six strands of DMC floss (I always use that much) in purple split stitch and french knots.  Here are the pics:

Starfish Project Update

Here are the pics of the Starfish tote bag.  My friend Kari's nickname is Starfish. I have the one side finished, with the word Starfish on it in my handwriting.  I just used a pencil and wrote it on, then embroidered it.  The other side has one starfish on it and I will be embroidering 3 more smaller starfish on that side.  It is all done in split stitch and french knots.  I love to do both those stitches!  I hate the heavy tote bag fabric though. On with the pictures!