Here's a small tulip-embroidery I worked on beige linen with some thread hand-woven by my friend Karuna. The beautiful old book in the top photo, 'Swedish Embroidery' by Eivor Fisher (Anchor Embroidery Book No. 2, 1953) was a gift from Jannelle, and it's become my favourite thing to browse through whenever I get a moment. It includes a history of embroidered textiles in Sweden and Scandinavia, and also instructions for a few different designs- some panels, curtains, cushions and table runners. The little tulips I stitched were greatly influenced by this piece in the book, by Sonja Reinfeldt.
I love the bright tones- and the choice of orange and blue together- quite unusual but striking.
