Here’s a small piece (5″x7″) that I did today. The base is muslin with oil paint stick rubbings. I then used an automatic stitch and varied the stitch width and length througout.
Here’s a close up. I like this stitch because it doesn’t look like most automatic stitches.
Here’s one I did with satin stitch. It’s a bit smaller – about 4″x6″.
And a close up.
I spent a lot of time working on my next piece I’m planning on entering into a show. It is based on bark (again, I know) and is requiring lots of machine stitching. Hopefully, I’ll have a photo of part of it next post.
Ruth Lane Art 
That looks like it was a lot of fun! I love the satin stitching.
The satin stitch shows off the threads beautifully Ruth – not easy either, is it. Looks wonderful – just right for a postcard?
I love the colors in these pieces, and the way they flow! Great job!