I spent a few lovely evenings growing my Tree of Stitches, branch by branch...
Smyrna Cross, in DMC 4110:
French Knots, in Jodyri Limited Edition Bonfire Night:
Eyelets, in DMC 4210:
Rice Stitch, in Jodyri Colour Cascade:
Cushion Stitch, in DMC 4135:
Jerusalem Stitch, in DMC 4200:
Floral Stitch, in Jodyri Clockwork Orange:
Norwich Stitch, in DMC 4128:
Star Stitch, in DMC 4122:
Rhodes Square, in DMC 4130:
Fancy Cross, in DMC 4126 and 4130:
Tied Windmill, in DMC 4120:
And finally Leaf Stitch, in Oliver Twist cotton #012:
A few Mill Hill beads (42027) were added, like droplets of water:
Jessica flowers (DMC 520 and 115) compelled Horace the rabbit (Jodyri 028 Silver Tassles) to come for a sniff:
While Lester the owl (DMC 4000) came to rest on a branch:
Tree of Stitches, designed by Abi Gurden. Stitched on 32 count Jobelan in Dragon Shades Midnight Magic by Polstitches: