Q is for ............

Quilt 

in Queen stitch

another counted thread stitch, more stitching and picking out then stitching again!
Stitched in a quilt like pattern, using three different variegated threads plus white.

There are two or three variations on this lovely little stitch, which can be worked in a vertical or diagonal direction, also some examples I have seen have had a central stitch but I prefer this one which has two vertical stitches each side with the horizontal pining stitches meeting in the middle.

Spring Sampler ...a little progress

to show....... have worked a little on the insects, 

ants, tiny bees and the ladybird in stumpwork

spiders web is stitched in a double thread of lilac and silver but not sure I like it,

think it needs redoing, 

beginning on the dragonfly.....

stitched wings in fine metallic teal, and legs.

Looking forward to the EG Scottish Regional Day in Dundee tomorrow.