Needle weaving

 set off this morning to see the exhibition from the Met and it lived up to expectations.  Being the first morning it wasn't too packed but by lunch time the crowds started to arrive.  On the way out I came across another exhibition featuring the work of L. J. Harvey.  His work was in wood carving and furniture.  On his "Bed of Peace"  was this amazing cover made by his wife Francis, who was a lace maker.  This was the last thing I expected to find at the art gallery, needle-work.  But what an amazing piece.

I have been waiting to be struck for inspiration for my needle-weaving piece for the stitch explorer challenge.  This isn't it but its is still inspiring.  I did find inspiration in the work of Erich Buchholz in another part of the gallery and am now busy stitching.