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Kit and I embarked on a crosstiching project that ended up being on more of a microscale than we expected. After many weeks of effort, I have finally completed it. Officially, it is a pincushion. They named the shape biscornu, and the second shot shows the unusual edge.

"Cherry Blossoms" Biscornu Pincushion

"Cherry Blossoms" Biscornu Pincushion

 The bottom has the same intricate stitches as the top, without the benefit of the thrill of discovery as it comes together.

"Cherry Blossoms" Biscornu Pincushion

"Cherry Blossoms" Biscornu Pincushion

Here are a few pictures of the flowers blooming in my backyard today.

Daylillies

Daylillies

These are my favorite!

Daylilly

Daylilly

 

Cannas

Cannas

 

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Last 5 Books I have Read

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett
Dealing with Dragons:The Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede
Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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