Cherries

This is a little embroidery hoop picture that I made the previous
 weekend. I've always wanted to make something like this
but I couldn't decide whether to use appliques or crossstitch.
 Then I came across a project in Prima Makes Magazine 
that gave me the idea to use red buttons for the cherries
and I thought I'll give it a try.

I found a couple of wooden ones amonst my button stash
that were just the right size and so with some green thread and
yellow fabric I happily stiched away.

I used satin stitch for the leaves and split stitch for the

stalks. It was simple and easy, just the sort of project I enjoy

working on while sat on the sofa watching tv.

I think the buttons work perfectly and they go really well with
the yellow background.

It's a cheerful little picture and I love the handmade
colours it brings to our home so I'm really happy. Hope you
like it too!


Have a lovely week!