One UFO finished

Today I finally finished this wallhanging, which was started over 12 months ago.  It was a kit I'd purchased from Dianne Johnstone.  I did, however, change some of the fabric;  I appliqued using the hand blanket stitch method [instead of the needleturn method];  and made it into a wallhanging rather than it's intended cushion [now I have a nice lot of the multi-dyed fabric left, as it was supposed to be a frill].  It's very 'pink', but I'm warming more to it now it's done.

I also changed the centre a tad.  The original design featured a simple black circle, but I felt like experimenting with Ghiordes Knot and some beading in order to give the flower a little more dimension.  I love the fluffy effect and so pleased I tried it.  This is a great little knot for adding a little texture.

In an attempt to get the whole process over and done, I grabbed whatever I could from the cupboard for the backing.  This is some 'created' fabric.  It started out life as a normal piece of calico, but was sprayed with water and Parisienne Essence [from a fairly dodgey spray bottle too I might add].   The wadding was new to me though.  I recently purchased some bamboo wadding, and it really is lovely to stitch through.