CQJP2014

January's Block.

mostly used one strand of DMC floss.  

Silk thread used for turquoise fantasy swirl in middle panel 

and lazy daisy stitches below it

here are some closeups:

Herringbone, lazy daisy, french knots

buttonhole, pistol stitch, beads

pink and yellow seam treatment: lazy daisy (pink) + fly stitch (yellow)

swirly motif: stem stitch, beads

fantasy flowers : stem stitch, lazy daisy stitch, french knots

pistol stitch fantasy flowers with french knots in middle (yellow)

bullion roses and lazy daisy leaves

cast on stitch roses (lavender)

french knots

rounded seam: fly stitch with stars (straight stitch) and lazy daisy loops