First stitching attempts

I've always been interested in stitching and textiles but have never really thought about developing that interest. My mother was a great stitcher and our home was always full of her embroideries; cushions, stools, pictures, napkins and tablecloths and more. So I decided now is as good a time as any to have a go and signed up for the first module of a City & Guilds accredited course with WS Touchbase. These are my first attempts at trying out stitches.