Stitching Between the Rust

Been stitching for miles and miles!

Sometimes in straight lines and sometimes on the curve.

Found it easier to use the hoop when doing the straight rows;

but was surprised that I didn't need the hoop on the curves.

Sometimes I stitched in circles.

Sometimes I just sat and examined the rusty imprints.

I find these imperfect triangles to be an important part of the design.

It is on the design wall now and it seems pretty obvious

that the weak part of this piece is the bottom of the gate.

So I decided more rusting from the top of the gate is required.

Then I can add some more interest to the bottom of of my piece.

We went outside to find the gate to get on with the job...

but discovered it frozen solid to the ground under a pile of snow!

So I'll have to put this project aside and wait for warmer weather.

Not to worry...there's always at least 20 more pieces waiting in the wings.