Spring at the Gate...by Jan Patek

I just finished this little wall hanging for the store. It is by Jan Patek..Spring at the Gate. Since I have not mastered the needle turned applique, this one is fused. Fun project and I think it turned out cuter than the pattern picture. I started to big stitch this, but did not have it in a hoop and all the stitches were pulling. I need to perfect that. It is something I'm going to be working on.