This double page spread from Pocketful of Posies has three rhymes dispersed throughout; There was an old woman who lived under a shoe, Lillies are white and See saw, Margery Daw. Since I’m so busy stitching, I’ll just show pictures of the border making process without description.
Note: See other posts from the Pocketful of Borders series here.
SALLEY MAVOR 
I love this page!
Mine better come SOON!!
My book just arrived!!! It is gorgeous and I am looking forward to many happy hours appreciating every single stitch, all the beautiful colors, and clever use of materials. Congratulations!! 🙂
Beth,
I’m so glad you’ve received your book and you’re the first to send a report. Thank you so much!
Beautiful, I love your details such as scalloped hemlines and the cut-work lacy apron and the string bag on the stroller.
Love your work! Am curious – I’m just beginning to do needle work (I’m a costume designer by trade) – and I was wondering how many strands of embroidery floss do you use when you make your chains, etc? I love the color combinations! Congratulations on your new publications!
Sure, Sue. It varies, but most of the chain stitching is with a single strand. More than one strand tends of get tangled easily.
I love how perfect your stitching is, Salley. Your work is beautiful!
Salley, I just wanted to let you know that my 13 year old son spent almost 40 minutes last night looking at the book and he just kept saying “Wow!” as he turned the pages and pored over the text and illustrations. He especially loved the cart full of pies (as do I!) and the black sheep from the “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” rhyme. The book is not just for little children and fiber fanatics! 😉
13 year old boys are the ultimate critics!
I can’t wait to get a copy and study the pictures up close. Your work is beautiful!
I also received the book this week. So, so beautiful. Salley, your work is phenomenal! I can’t imagine the time you put into every stitch. I put the book on my coffee table for all to see.
wow, just amazing talent. just awe inspiring. wow.