Dear Santa,
It’s only October 2nd, but there is a Christmas tree in my office today and I definitely heard Mariah’s dulcet tones earlier on, so I figure the deluge has started.
I would REALLY like to go the RSN again next year because it was so fricking awesome last time around, and seeing as there’s no way I can afford to do the certificate any time soon (I have done the maths, it did not look good) this would be a very welcome compromise.
In order of preference, I fancy:
1. Progressing with Jacobean Crewelwork. (Could maybe progress from Bird to Tree, or even Lion.)
2. Goldwork Squirrel. (Who wouldn’t want a gold squirrel?)
3. Beginners Silk Shading series. (Because once I’ve learnt to flowers I can ditch that and do rude things instead!)
Or all of them would be fine too.
Thank you muchly,
Sarah
PS. I have finished the bird now and will take a better photo when it’s mounted etc, but even the WIP shots make me happy :)
milkbottle 
It’s a nicely balanced composition – is it your own design?
No, this is just the design everyone in the class works through. It’s a kit designed by the tutor, so I think that classes on different dates will work a different design.
Just beautiful!