I have seen several examples of these stitches in other pieces work and had no idea how they worked. It was so nice to discover the secrets today, and to find it wasn't as difficult as it looked.
I really enjoyed playing with this stitch and am delighted that I can now do ribbon roses.
The fabric used was from a Stef Francis experimental pack that I bought many years ago. I never really know what to do with it. Nice to know I have progress over the last few years.
Threads used were stranded cotton, anchor tapestry wool, ribbon, jute. I used a variety of buttons and a ring thing. That is the only way to describe it as I have no idea what it is. It was in a tin of buttons I acquired.
Last night, I was sorting threads to do another exchange piece. The theme this time is food and drink. Whilst I was looking for the bobbins, I came across this piece.
It was started by my mum when she was very ill. It has been waiting to be finished for almost ten years. It didn't take long to stitch last night. I think I will find a way to finish it and one of the boys can have it. It will be something to remember their nan by.
9 comments:
I love your whipped and woven wheels - particularly the way you have used the buttons.
Love your woven bits. And also the other one of the bird!
the woven wheels arent hard at all, are they! and they look so effective. i like the buttons in the centre too
I love those wheels -- especially the buttons! And I like the idea of finishing the project to keep.
I love them, but especially the one you finished for your mum. Very sweet.
That looks like so much fun. What a great way to try out different stitches.
Wow! These stitches are so beautiful! I love ribbon flowers!
I tis very good that you will finish your mother's work...
That's so cool! I've never tried any of that stitching. Someday I'd like to try ribbon roses.
Lovely keepsake. Like how you've added buttons. Some of the wheels make me think of spiders webs. :0)
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