Wool Applique Blossoms...

I've been working on some wool applique

for this gorgeous black and white wool background.

Lots of vibrant colors, which pair nicely

with black and white checks...

Blanket stitching everything into place...

Folksy wool flowers...

I worked some simple Interlaced Back Stitch

for the stems... gives the stem some texture,
without being overcomplicated.
(Go to Interlaced Back stitch to see how 
easy this stitch is !)

I've embellished the flowers with 

hand embroidery...

Spider Web stitch ~ French Knots ~ Seed stitch

Open Base Picot Stitch ~ Feather stitch

Couched Trellis work ~ Cast on Blossom stitch

Knotted Sheaf stitch 

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It's damp, spritzy and overcast here.
But the flowers don't seem to mind !
Can you smell this Old Fashioned Lilac ??
This might be the earliest it has bloomed 
in many years.  

Have a lovely weekend...
Rose