Finished the embroidery on the long black cardigan. Even took the time to sew down all the ends with sewing thread so that I can allow it to flap open and the inside to become visible without being embarrassed about it.

Just after finishing it, I couldn’t decide whether it was done or needed more. Should I go over each line again, doubling its thickness, to give it more oomph? Adrian suggested adding leaves to the vines.

Now that it’s rested for a while (I’m catching up with the blog two weeks later) I do like the way it came out. It’s hitting just the right balance between restraint and wildness.

Simple stem stitch all the way, with wool thread. Two threads held together, of different colours, so the colour shifts slightly with each stitch. Greens at the bottom, fading to yellows in the middle and oranges and reds towards the top.