Well, the white center of my Rose Window looked a little "blank" in the thumbnail, so I decided to outline the petals in the crochet work of the center doily.
I used Aurofil #12 cotton and just wrapped the outline.
It's kind of subtle but I think it "reads" a little better.The doily itself wasn't perfectly round, which kind of bugs me, but what can you do?
Now if that trim for the binding would just get here!
It is this one, designed by Laura Foster Nicholson. I like the idea of having lots of detail all the way out to the edge....at least, I think I do.....
The design is lovely and outlining the central flower was just right. Not surprised you can't wait for the trim - it's amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Totally agree that the outlining makes it.
ReplyDeleteIf you have a piece of crochet that is out of shape, don't forget that you can pin it out, mist it with water, and leave to dry (just don't drown it). It should then hold that correct shape when unpinned and be ready to use.
Jacqui (in Auckland New Zealand)
elegant_stitch@yahoo.co.nz
Oh yes! Perfect tweak and now it reads even more beautifully. And that LFN ribbon is GAW-jus!!
ReplyDeleteI love it and can't wait to see that binding on it.
ReplyDeleteHow gloriously ahppy!! the colors are amazing and I would be excited about that trim as well!!! I am really loving your book Allie. Trying hard to find time and space to clear off the sewing table to get to some pieceing- Too many irons in the fire and too many projects that I want to do RIGHT NOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteBTW Love our hair cut!!! You look so chic!! glad that you met up with Liz Kettle- !! she is a doll!!!
You so inspire me with your mixing up of old and new!!!!
Here we go again Allie! Another beautiful project of yours!!! Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat looks really good. I went back and looked at the before pic and must agree that it makes the centre stand out more.
ReplyDeleteGreat thinking.
Hugs
FredaB