WIPW - More Canvas Stitches and a NEW Project

I was lucky and had time to work on the 

Sunday Stitch School Stitch Sampler

and added more Canvas stitches. 

Here are #219 Two-sided Italian Cross Stitch (blue), #134 Chopstick Stitch (orange) and #169 Kerman Stitch (green). As you can see there is space left on the waste canvas ready and waiting for other stitches.

NEW! Mandala - a Wall Hanging

It is high time I started a new project. 

I had grey velveteen left after making the two-sided cushion:

I have also been gifted with some lovely bejewelled sari silk, and some transfer foil, which I want to add to this new wall hanging. 

I will put to use as much as possible from my own stash, as I don't want to spend money on new purchases. Shiny things, metallic thread, buttons and fabric with metallic print will be brought into play.

The lovely lady who gave me the sari silk and foil, she makes the most wonderful mandalas, so it is befitting that I use these decorative items for such a mandala.

I will also work on the design strategy I used for Vaxholmskudden, the cushion I made for a cousin of mine three years ago.

The strategy was to start in the middle and work my way outwards. A mandala is round so I will start with a circle in the middle of the wall hanging and then see where it leads to.

This project will take time and I am in no hurry, so be prepared for slow progress.