Vintage Style Courtship Embroidery

Aren't these two sweet? An adorable sandy haired boy taking the hand of a very innocent looking red haired girl. Or, as my daughter said, a Ginger! I found the original image at Graphics Fairy.

Vintage boy and girl

And, here is my embroidery. I didn't use any pattern on their outfits. I thought too much pattern might be messy here.....

Embroidered boy and girl

Aren't they sweet? I don't know if he is asking her to dance...

Embroidered boy and girl

.....to go "steady".....

Embroidered boy and girl

Or for her hand as his wife. Does she say yes?

Embroidered boy and girl

I backstitched this entire project and added a couple of french knots. I backed this project with a blue and green cotton floral.

Embroidered boy and girl