In 1997/1998, I had the privilege of taking a group correspondence course through the Embroiderers' Guild of America. The course centered on Ukrainian embroidery. Course requirements were to complete two Samplers and one free-standing rose pattern worked with waste canvas over white cloth in typical colors of red and black stitches (on a white background).
I loved this course and earned a certificate of completion. In the meantime, I collected several books on Ukrainian embroidery which I find to be very beautiful!
Here are photos of my counted thread work and I am including a photo of Sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine. Our hearts stand with the Ukrainian people during this time of great suffering and war. We pray for peace!
