Olivia hand embroidery - Misericordia 2012

This was one of the first pieces that I made.

Olivia hand embroidery - Misericordia 2012

I loved the colours – deep purple and a light airy lavender and I would run my fingers over the French Knots as I stitched.

Olivia hand embroidery - Misericordia 2012

The lady who bought it was a fellow exhibitor at a few craft fairs, she used to walk past it two or three times each fair.

Olivia hand embroidery - Misericordia 2012

“I have an Olivia, you know.” she finally said, “It’s like this has been following me around all this time.”

Olivia hand embroidery - Misericordia 2012

She had a big smile on her face as she took it home.