This Siena geometric cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This pattern is based on a detail on an illuminated musical manuscript. The Duomo in Siena, Italy contains the Piccolomini Library, best known for it’s stunning frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Pope Pius II. Just under the frescoes are illuminated …
Here’s my compass needlepoint project finished and framed! I’m absolutely thrilled with the result. It’s just gorgeous, and as good or better than I even imagined. I designed this compass rose project in 2013, hoping it would be a quicker project than my earlier Ancora Imparo needlepoint. However, once I got into the design of …
Once again I’m happy to share more progress on my compass needlepoint project! In the last update, I had finished all of the radiating tiles and was ready to start filling in the background and the borders. Here’s my latest photo – she’s looking gorgeous! All of the border tiles are outlined, and I’ve started filling …