Clover Sheep NeedleKeep by Island Cottage NeedleCrafts

I just finished this most gorgeous little sheep needlekeep. I used linen to do my cross stitching. It took me 2 days to complete it fully. I have enjoyed making this even though it was a bit on the fiddly side of things. I did however find that I can improve on my finishing next time round, as I found some imperfections in the sewing that could have been avoided, but I didn't realize this until I had actually stitched it up and by then it was too late to undo the sewing, and thought best to leave it, but will know better for next time. Its a lovely size, its about 13cm wide and about 13cm in height..........i do however have one tip if you plan on buying this chart pack, when you trace your sheep onto both fabrics, I did not cut each one out, I instead placed both together with the stitched piece inside which i tacked, and then i also tacked around the entired thing but outside of the stitching area away from the sewing line, and then machine stitched around it as per the instructions, and then, I cut around my sheep. This helped to prevent the fabrics from slipping and messing up your sewing, this way it matched up perfectly without distortion.  I also think it would be more lovely next time, not to use fabric for the back, but use the same wool fabric.

Hope you enjoy the pics.

Luv from Olga.