the gate, the clouds and the sea

Here's my first work in progress pic of the Japanese Garden.



So far, there's not been anything too complicated, a lot of Rhodes stitches, some sheaf stitches, beading and a lot of backstitching. The waves are metallic thread, backstitched 1 over 1. Using Rainbow Gallery metallics though, which are pretty easy to use and don't tangle or fray too badly. Next part are Rock Gardens and Bonsai Trees.

Other than this, I've been finding it hard to get motivated to do anything else productive this month. Except maybe napping. I think we should declare January National Hibernation Month and call it a wash.