My online class with Rachel

Browsing through blogland I came across Rachel's blog Stitchedincolour.  Her on-line class showed this amazing quilt top with the dogwood blossom in the centre and embroidery sashing. I was sold!  My first project was a small eyelet needlebook with a blanket stitch. I recall the stitch sampler we did in grade 4. ( I think my stitches were more precise due the strict education!)
Having an cold ice tea with my feet up and soaking in the sun I finished this: