Progress has been made with my next cushion. The 'juxtaposition' must have jump started my brain after all. I can sense a theme here, is it just me or does all my recent embroidery look edible?? This looks like sprinkles that you find on the top of a cake or something, at least I think so. Totally accidental, I have no cravings, I am not half starved or in need of a sugar fix. It's a mystery! For this piece I wanted to create my own work to show through the cutwork areas. I haven't done any seed stitch for ages and I had forgotten how effective it can be.
I made just enough petals for the amount of cutwork I have planned for this piece, minimum waste and all that, so this part didn't take very long really. The downside, I want to do more but will resist the temptation to have another tantrum.
and here is part two taking shape. There is still a long way to go with this one, I have a plan..... so far it seems to be coming together nicely.
I will see you tomorrow........
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This is lovely, Karen!
I love to do seed stitch - easy and lovely, I use it many times.
Thanks so much for your lovely and supportive words! Today you have some little cakes which go very well with coffe (or tea)
Definitely yummy and I certainly don't need a sweet fix - not at breakfast time! And I love what you are doing with them.
I've made cake too, I'll make sure the boys leave you some.
This is such a cheerful and colourful piece, just perfect for these petals
Your stitching looks wonderful behind the cutwork - very effective and very edible colours!
I've got the kettle on... slice of cake?
Beautiful as always and very yummi looking too I must say. I get so excited when I see that you have posted and look forward to seeing what you have been working on. I have yet to try any cutwork but I adore yours. Someday I will have to do a project including that method.
Just checked your blog whilst trying to get things sorted out at home in order to get organised and now I feel like baking cakes, if i find batteries to my camera you just may get a view, I love the petals and direction your going in.
Just checked your blog whilst trying to get things sorted out at home in order to get organised and now I feel like baking cakes, if i find batteries to my camera you just may get a view, I love the petals and direction your going in.
So beautiful, I love the effect of the seed stitch too.
I love the process photos, karen. this work you are doing now has a special definition to it. I like to imagine the stitches that are somehow covered by other fabric on top. the hidden treasure, the generosity of letting it flow even it doesn't show all.
I adore your joyful embroidered sprinkles, Karen!
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