At least today I got both sides of this piece into the photo. And I got rid of that annoying big crystal at the top of the bird. The work is slowly coming into its own. What "Its own, " is, I am not sure of today.
Think I am into pre-birthday blues with a cranky "what me? be happy?" frown on my face. Maybe I am tired of trying to write book reviews about haiku with caps and punctuation.

While waiting on the Ultrasuede I am discovered some old felt squares and so far felt seems to be working as a basis for the embroidered design. Will sew it to a covered cardboard star. I am enjoying doing the bead embroidery. My stitches are now getting mindlessly accurate and that feels good. Look on the bright side! Nothing but good times ahead.