Log Cabin Block--Handwork Completed (post 2)

Light corner and the stitches

What a fun I had completing the hand stitching on this log cabin block. I am surprised at how much more interest the hand embroidery embellishment added to the block. From the chain stitch, I added the fly stitch, a couple loops of daisy daisy--these made me think of butterflies and a variation of the coral stitch. 

Stab stitch in a couple patterns

I looked at the outer edge of the green part of the log cabin and decided, I play a bit with the stab stitch in that area. I like the texture that the stab stitch provides. 

Colonial knots

Then I took another look at the black stitched area and decided I needed a little bit more in the space so I added colonial knots. I liked the addition.

Finished block

I stepped back and asked. . .am I finished? Gertie, my inner squirrel, replied with a resounding YES! Next month, I'll work on finishing the project. It is going to be a book club finish for the book "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng. I'm thinking about a backing fabric and an edge finish. This was goal number ten on my September list.

Who knew embroidery could add so much interest to a quilt block. Thanks Jean for teaching this as a Saturday workshop last January!