The third section of the Rose and Thistle ( that is, the second rose) is finished. This time I largely worked the leaves by eye rather than following the photograph. I also returned to and touched up the other rose
and the thistle
before blocking the piece on plastic over the rug in my workroom.
Philippa's instructions called for a suitable size cork board which I didn't have. As I wanted to do it immediately I used my true and tried method. I did, however, insert the plastic.
The result was great. I'm very pleased.
All I need to do now is construct my cushion!
3 comments:
wonderful stitchery you have certainly made both the rose and thistle look very real indeed
Beautifully stitched and your pillow is going to be wonderful! Next time I use a hoop I'm going to try using plastic wrap. Sounds like a great idea.
I think that is a lot more satisfying, when you can just stitch by eye and not worry about the instructions too much. I love the motifs, and I am very interested to see how you finish the cushion!
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