Blue Hydrangea Hand Embroidery Pattern

Blue Hydrangeas... They are one of my most favorite flowers.  I love how puffy they are and how each petal has multiple shades of blue within it.  So when I sat down to design this embroidery pattern, I knew that texture was going to be key.  This pattern has loads of texture, but also those beautiful shades of blue.

Something to note... I did not list this Blue Hydrangea pattern as a beginner pattern for only 1 reason.  The techniques that I use to get that texture can be hard on the hands.  But with a trusty set of pliers, lots of breaks and some patience, this pattern is completely doable for a beginner. 

Okay, so who is ready to grab their own hydrangea pattern and get started?!