Cacti

It seems wild to say, but it's March. Next week is my one year anniversary of becoming a remote worker. The last time I went to a restaurant and actually ate inside was on my brother's birthday, which is next Monday. Crazy. I haven't figured out how I'll commemorate this very bizarre anniversary, but it's sitting in the back of my mind. Wine will probably be involved. 

Over the weekend, I got to catch up with one of my favorite people, my friend Emily. She moved to Arizona at the end of 2020, and we've been trying to talk on the phone or do a video call at least one a month. Emily was a part of my Wine & Crafts days back before the pandemic. Anyway, she and Hazel, her dog, are settling into their new home nicely. Emily's birthday happens to be Inauguration Day, so I didn't do a birthday post for her. Today's piece is in honor of Emily's new home and our mutual admiration for tiny, cute things. 

Drew these last night - only two fit in the calendar square.

Details:

Stitches: back, satin, split, straight stitches, French knots
Thread palette: All Sublime Stitching

• Cacti 1 (left): 280, 501, 777 (3 strands), 701 (2 strands)
• Cacti 2 (right): 923, 922, 802 (3 strands), 701 (2 strands)
• Border: 111 (3 strands)