On the upper left I finished the cascade of violets, rebeading the butterfly and beading the hanky edge. I wasn't happy with the beads I had put on the butterfly so I took them all off and started again... It's odd that beads look one way in the tube and entirely different beaded up.
But I am particularly pleased with the cascade of violets and will use that technique again. I had a lovely variegated silk ribbon and used it along with 4 other shades of violet ribbons. I started with actual violet shapes and then just filled in with violet ribbons to get the feel of a "bunch." Now the upper right is the spot I have saved for very last...
It was this vintage post card with its birds and pansies that have been my inspiration all along. I do so want to capture the feel of the pansies on the card There will be very little stitching time today and tomorrow which I regret because I am so close to finishing,,,
11/14/2009
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3 comments:
Just gorgeous!
I think this one becomes one of my favorite blocks. Just love the colors and how you made everything so well together!
This is one amazing block! Can you post a larger picture so we can see the detail? Even when I click on it, the size remains so small, and the block is too beautiful not to study!! Hugs, Cat
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