My seam treatments are going to need to emphasize line in this piece. The curves of the piecing (and applique) are good, but because the fabrics are so busy, I need to highlight them more. So that is what I did in the three details below.
This is a blanket stitch base that has been wrapped with a 12-strand thick silk floss.
This is the same thing on the other side of the quilt. I am going for some hints at symmetry all around this quilt...but just hints. Nothing exact. (I could never pull off exact anyways.)
Here is a cretan stitch with leaf beads and flowers, using velvety nylon thread, similar to what I put in the opposite corner block of the quilt, which you can see here. The lace and herringbone treatment will no doubt show up in many other places, too.
5 comments :
Just gorgeous.
Soooo glad to see this gorgeous thing again! I was about to request that you take time out to embellish the top two corners so I can study them. It's looking good. Once again, thanks for sharing your work. It "sings and dances." JAH
I love these colors and fabrics. Simply divine.
It looks like you've created your own braid with those embroidery stitches. What an eye you have!
I agree with Fran. I thought that was braid too. Clever!
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