There is nothing that says summer has arrived like a bee skep! 

I forgot one of mine in an obscure place and it 

was left out over the winter ... it didn't weather well.

I gave it a face lift with gesso ~ which is a primer, but

white paint would do just fine. 

I have redeemed myself!!

Here is a bee skep pattern perfect for hooking ...

You could hook it in off white ... dark gold background.

Narrow strips would be good for the details ... black.

Finish as a pillow for the porch swing ...

Life is good ...

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