I started this leaf on July 22nd. I spend about 4-6 hours in my studio daily. Not that noble as the smoke kept me inside for a lot of it. (Neil Diamond on the 24th in Vancouver with my daughter so nothing done then). So here is the process in a visual way. I’m still finishing the edges with a third round of satin stitch. This is August 12 & the beat goes on!

#1-The choices
Lost the idea of the 3D stem as my leaf protested a lot when we had a discussion! I heard it so the extra backing was ripped out! Sewing /Studio time in the morning then I rip out in the afternoon in front of some Netflix movie or PBS taped show so I don’t get bored! I’m NOT bored. But I am focused at the moment as there is a finite time to get this puppy done!
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