And the side project

The scroll assignment I had to hurry up and do was a Golden Maple Leaf for Aelia Sophia, sweet sister of my heart if not of my blood.  The design is loosely based on the rune stones of the Urnes style.

Almost Finished

Back view

The coat (or garment as the archaeological reports call it) is about 90% finished.  I have about 3" of blanket stitching left on the front panel, about 20 buttons to make, and as many button holes then the outer layer of the challenge will be complete.  Here's a photo dump to show you my progress.  I'm very pleased with how this has turned out.

Hoggar wearing coat front view

a better though sideways view of the same sleeve.

inside view of sleeve and gusset overcast edge finishing of sleeve and shoulder of the coat.

shoulder seam with gusset inside view with detail of the herringbone edge finishing