~ to embroider a rose.. . {by hand}

 I began by drawing a rose in ink

 Lay it over the placement you would like, taping it in place {poke holes across the outline with your needle}

then begin stitching, overlaying scraps of fabric yadda ya

et voila

 

I am even pretty fond of the back! {an indication of the struggles & hard work it took to emerge} :)

daintily peddling along
 <3 {sending hearts!}