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Monday, July 8, 2024

Floral Stitches II

After finishing up my Spring Fling sampler, I was anxious to start in on the second in the Dropcloth Floral Stitches series. This one totally reminded me of a tiger lily, thus the oranges for the main flower petals.


In one of her videos, I saw Rebecca @dropcloth select three different colored threads to stitch a particular section, rotating each time she threaded her needle. I decided to do that for the flower petals, using two solid colors plus one variegated, and liked it so well, I did the same for the green leaves. I'll be doing that again.


I didn't know what I'd do with the border until I got there, but really enjoyed doing a wrapped chain stitch. And then, seeing a bit of red on the painted background, I decided to add red straight stitches in very organically. Gotta say, I love how it turned out!

3 comments:

  1. Those subtle changes in thread color really add to this design. So fun to see what you are stitching up!

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  2. I love how those who have really mastered a craft can show how to add delight and sparkle - the thread color changes are fun!

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  3. Very beautiful! Such a good idea too, rotating different colored threads, Aha!

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