Hi, Ho, Ho





This piece was started on 14 May 2023. The fabric is 25 count Vintage Country Mocha Lugana. The floss is DMC: 152, 310, 815, 645, 580, 666 and B5200. 

After 11 hours of stitching, this is the progress. 



After 12 hours of stitching:



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