holding my breath

I think its finished 

but its always hard to tell.

It been quite a slow and painful experience but i think it might be there.

I exhibit with a local art group and this year there has been much discussion about raising the game, moving the group on, the professionalism of the group.

I made it through the selection process but our first exhibition is quite an important one (to us)

I wanted to move my work, to push myself.

I have always used other  peoples words but this time I had things I wanted to write

about motherhood.

I had a small baby dress I wanted to use within the piece, patched in but still looking like a dress

It's been quite a long and painful process but last night it suddenly looked finished. 

I pinned it in a frame to look at today

Yes it was right... 

apart from the mucky fingerprints....

so 

this is where it is now

in the washing machine

I have completed many embroideries and inherited al sorts of pieces and many have been put through the washing machine.
on a gentle wash
My memory says that I have never had an embroidery whose thread has run.
hmm...never say never...
so I am holding my breath
I don't want this one to be the first.

Is it possible to drink wine while holding your breath?


Thanks for you lovely birthday wishes. I was spoilt on the day but the best is yet to come.