I have turn edge applique-ed all my flowers, but I haven't sewn them down into position on the background yet. Before I do, I am hand sewing some simple, but I think highly effective, sprays of greenery between the flowers, like this. Using my pattern template outline as a guide for positioning. This is just the most simple straight stitching in an embroidery thickness thread. I'm using DMC thread here throughout from my stash.
the camera has bleached out my background, it should be as in the image above
in between the flower heads
and peaking out from behind the major leaves
Such a little detail, such a big impact. I don't mind having spent a day creating these details, I think they make the quilt all the more special.
What do you think?
Gorgeous, Esther, and you are right, the stitchery detail has great impact!
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of the embroidery!
ReplyDeleteIt is the bling to the piece. Love it.
ReplyDeleteOh it adds so much to the bouquet!
ReplyDeleteIt Might take an extra days work Esther but it sure adds the finish to a beautiful piece of art work. I'm so looking forward to seeing this completed what a fun trip it has been dropping in each day to see if you have add some more. My morning coffee is always cold by the time I drop in to to many sights each morning LOL. How I love those beautiful turned edges you achieve. Cheers Glenda
ReplyDeleteI agree. the simple embroidery really adds to make it special. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh I love these little embellishments. I was thinking today as I was citing out the vase for Oma's Blue about how to embellish this center. Reminds me of the Forget me not and the fun additions we die for those quilts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your inspiration. Bunny
Well, it was certainly worth spending a day stitching those gorgeous embellishments. They really add to the beautiful centre piece. It is going to be another stunning quilt. Hugs, Anne Marieke
ReplyDeleteI love the embroidery on this block and the applique is wonderful. What a great piece you are creating!!!
ReplyDeleteThe embroidery is a lovely touch, and enhances the applique perfectly. This will be a wonderful quilt. Mary in Tennessee USA
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love. Such rich detail, from just a few little stitches!
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