The Animals Went In...

 ...Two By Two

Below are my first two squares for our latest collaboration. In my stash I found a cushion panel for a Noah’s Ark, about 15" square, with a border strip along the bottom. The animals went in Two-By-Two, so this seemed very appropriate for the first patches.

I cut off the strip and took two squares from it  [a] the ark & 2 giraffes [b] - the rainbow and 2 lions - and embellished them with herringbone, running stitch, chain and French knots. The ark was home for the animals for 40 days, A is for Kirsten [Letter From Home] and that left B for me [Tracing Rainbows]

O Joy that seekest me thru' pain, 
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow thru' the rain
And feel the promise is not vain
That morn shall tearless be.
Noah's story is about God’s faithfulness and provision, even when there are storms outside – and the rainbow promise that while the earth remains, the seasons will roll round each year, and He will always be with us.
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love

The large square remains. It would make a lovely cushion or picture for a child's nursery. Is there anyone out there who would like it?
I have no use for it, and would love to pass it on to somebody who could find it a home. It is quite attractive as it is, but would benefit from some stitching and embellishment. Please leave a comment below. Update - it is going to a special little boy in Dorset.