I've added a second color to the handstitching. I'm finding this very relaxing. I haven't done much handstitching in awhile, it's always fun to shake things up a little and try something new. When you haven't done a skill for a time it's almost like new again. If I did too much more I would probably get tired of it. I just want to add one more shade of green. I think a darker shade with french knots. So far I have used the seeding stitch for the lighter green and more or less a double feather stitch with the middle shade of green. I have a book called The Embroidery Stitch Bible by Betty Barnden that is wonderful. It's a great resource for any stitch you might want to try. Back to stitching. Janet
