YIKES! HAND STITCHING

I'm starting to feel the pressure to use hand-stitching in my work.  It seems that it's everywhere!  I haven't used traditional embroidery stitches since I was in grade 9 (a long time ago).  Why not try a small piece?  What could it hurt?  Ha!!!!  It takes FOREVER!!!  I've spent a good few hours a day during the past few weeks and weekends.  Here's what I have to show so far and there's plenty left to do.