This was the only embroidery project I started while overseas. I got the ‘eye’ of the feather done, then finished the branches at home. It’s done with cotton floss, using one thread.

Mounting it was easier than I hoped. I’d cut an oval of clear plastic the same shape as the setting’s interior to stretch the fabric around, and stuck double-sided tape inside the setting to hold it in place. I’m relieved and rather chuffed that both ideas worked – the fabric stretched smoothly over the plastic and the tape appears to be holding it securely in place.

I gave the front of it a spray with shoe waterproofer in the hope this would prevent staining. Then I stole a chain from another necklace.

It’s definitely a winner in my eyes. I love it!

In other embroidery news, I’m still working on the skull:

It’s slow but satisfying work – also done with one thread of cotton floss. I’ve also started another pendant design:

This one’s using with three threads of floss which is giving it an appealing bulk and sponginess, though I might do the veins and arteries with single threads.