Slow progress

Little by little the embroidered panel for my bag is growing.   If it weren't for the interminable reverse stitching I would be well finished.   But so far so good and there is no real hurry for this.
So wrinkles and all here's a photo.   There will be three "panels" and I'm debating whether to do a narrow band of drawn thread (woven edge) down each side,

Evenings have been full of chores lately.   The DBEM still uses lawn handkerchiefs.   No tissues for her :-(   And here's the haul from the recent pile of ironing. 

Little Brother and his wife are coming this weekend and I am trying to have everything tidy and organised - the menu is planned, the housework is done and all that remains is a quick flick of the duster and a trip round the house with the Hoover.   I'm tired just thinking about it.   So goodnight to all.