I have been stitching this week and making the final stitch, color and thread choices.....at least for the center section of Flower Diamonds.  I will  still be using different combinations of the existing color and thread palette but the same stitches.  But, there are still a few threads and beads yet to be used.  The center section only is shown. 

I have applied Size 8 beads to one side edge but not the other.  The sparkle of the beads is not really evident in the photo but shows up well in person.  Each band (where the beads are applied) will be a different combination of colors and beads. 

Also added since the last update is the "rose" on the left side.  It is stitching using silk 4mm ribbon.   I have one more style of flower to add to the design.  There are 9 flowers in all, and future students will have the choice of which 4 (out of the 5) they wish to stitch again in different colors and threads.

Wishing everyone Happy New Year!