This is Cobi's block for the Stumpwork RR that is just beginning....She wanted a romantic theme which is evident in the lovely fabrics she has chosen... I LOVE being first on this block because I get to choose the circles first.... Sorry other stitchers.....
Had this little card that I used as an inspiration piece for a block I did for Ati but was unhappy with the results. I vowed to try this again using different techniques and now I get a chance on Cobi's stumpwork block...I would be perfect for stumpwork with all the flowers, leaves, nests and bird... I really like doing little vignettes and this little nest scene will fit perfectly in the circle...
On Ati's I painted some of the background, beaded the bird and used SRE for the flowers. This time I will do it all in stumpwork...First it is better than it photographed but even still I was most unhappy with it and other than tearing it off there was nothing I could do to make it better. The choice I'm making today is threads....most crucial...rayon or silk.... Cobi is my stumpwork resource person and I'm waiting on some feedback from her before I make my final decision. At this point I plan to use some silk perle thread I bought in Colorado and they are definitely in my comfort zone.... all the way.... After the wild colors of Wendy's block, some romantic muted tones will be soothing.
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2 comments:
I love your little birds, & can't wait to see the progress reports on this one! Love this picture. Suzie in Idaho
the birds on the nest are gorgeous, I'm totally happy when you make that on my block. for stumpwork I've always worked with either cotton floss, silk floss and perlé yarns. no rayons (yet).
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