What with my attention being taken by getting "Dreams of Amarna" onto the starting blocks, I've not done as much stitching as I would normally want to do. Aethelflaed is had a rather stop-start experience, which I think would not have gone down well with the lady herself.

However, it occurred to me that if I was uncomfortable starting with the darks, maybe I should start with the lights. I went back to my source photo, stared at it for a while and tried again.

Better, I think. Beginning to look more like #OpusAnglicanum.

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The last time you saw Aethelflaed, I said I thought I might have to redo her dress. So while there's a post on the blog (link in bio) about naming her horse, here's a look at the colours I need to choose among.

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Aethelflaed's horse now has mane and tail.

Oh, and a quiff!

The stitching isn't entirely right - the tail has a kink in it - but as I have a lowering feeling I'm about to unpick the back panel of Aethelflaed's dress, I have bigger problems than a kinky tail!

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Aethelflaed's horse now has four legs!

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I've been working on Aethelflaed's horse again this morning...

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Aethelflaed's horse is now properly shod...

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I think I managed forty minutes today. That will do. Most of the darkest colour done, I think. I will make adjustments at the end.

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First corner stitched! The light has been poor and I haven't got to my frame in the morning for a couple of weeks. Finally back with Aethelflaed!

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A pile of stone in place, ready to start mending the Walls of Chester. It may be that I need to add some dark details, but for now, I'm content that I've captured the confusion, and I had a concept of where the light is coming from, so all should be well.

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Starting on the tussocky grass... I think the idea is working, but maybe need to introduce the lighter colour quite soon.

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