Satin stitch and detail . . .

satin stitch and some detailleft hand side show a little of the split stitch which the satin stitch is worked over

satin stitch and close detail

satin stitch and closer detailFurther work on Nicola Jarvis's crewel work design with the deadline now looming!  This time I have included more detail on the small red leaves with stem stitch and a blue vein. Satin stitch worked over split stitch, almost completing that section of the design using another autumnal colour.