A couple of weeks ago I started embroidering a standard rose bush, I have two in my garden, Claire Austin which is a gorgeous creamy white and Roald Dahl which quitea lovely shade of peach.
I stitched Claire Austin a few weeks ago,,,
I then turned my head to Roald Dahl, painted the background again, stitched the stem with a whipped back-stitch and used slip stitch for the roses.
Having stitched the rose it was now time to turn to the small plants around the base. I found this embroidery more tricky to plan than most, I wanted to base it on plants that are there but include all seasons. I mainly used French knots and chain stitch.
The plants are meant to be erysimum, heuchera, hellebore and foxgloves.
I’m going to have start making these little embroideries into a page for my book…I have a few thoughts still being mulled over…if any one fancy’s stitching a garden then do have a look at The Stitchery as it is inspired by her course ‘stitch a garden’.
thecraftycreek 
Gorgeous work as always and such a treat to see
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Love these rose bushes, and their accompanying flowers too, Margaret!
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Absolutely beautiful
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Wonderful embroidery!
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These rose trees are so pretty. I love to see rose bushes and trees in person, but I don’t like to keep them in my garden as I am a neglectful gardener and really don’t like trimming roses.
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That’s beautiful!
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Oh, such pretty stitching!
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OMG I love this! The stitches and the colouring are divine!
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So beautiful, and even more special as your embroideries are showcasing your own garden.
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