Sister Stitcher

If you remember from last week, our youngest granddaughter was eager to learn hand embroidery. She came and stayed a few days with us; guess what was first and foremost on her list of things to do! In this photo she's exhibiting all of the basic stitches that she accomplished on day one: running stitch, backstitch, split stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, lazy daisy, fishbone and, finally, French knots (those were the hardest). She was still smiling when she asked if she could move on to a "real" embroidery. The little kit she worked from had a stamped floral design but she opted, instead, for a puppy dog that I had in a book of redwork patterns. There were a few other things to do in between her stitching sessions. 

She's a home schooler, there was classwork to do. Augie was never far away from her.

There were also piano lessons to practice.

She accompanied me on a trip to the library, too. 

But otherwise, from early morning... (look at where her buddy hung out)

...until after dark, she persevered on her stitchery piece. 

That ta-da! moment that we all love!

We turned her cute little project into a small pillow, 

look at that smile; she was so proud.

Welcome to the Stitching Sisterhood, Lynnleigh!

Life is Good!

And, if this little story could get any sweeter, 

she gave this to her brother when she returned back home.