This week I have been working on my wool crazy mat and the bird stitchery. I want to use the mat before summer is over and finally getting to the end. Once I finish the last wool appliques, I can add the stems and extra stitching. On the original they added a border, but I am just going to add a backing and do a blanket stitch around it.
I am trying to stay close to the colors they used and using what I have but hard to see the true colors and shades in the photo. The flash makes the colors come out too brassy and the blacks too light. I also find that they way I pieced the blocks made them smaller so I have to reduce some of the flowers to fit.
The pattern is by Primitive Gatherings and I think it will be a nice pattern to keep for the flowers and make smaller pieces with them.
The original also has a spider web, where the white daisy is. I turned it around and left it plain. I tried some pearl cotton on a couple of the flowers on the right, I like the thicker thread for the stems, what do you think? I found it at a yard sale and over dyed it so it is dark and light green shades.
13 comments:
That is just beautiful!!
Really, really pretty!
This looks really great, Debbie!
I love wool mats and yours is looking wonderful.
Looks great, I've never done any of those wool crazy patterns.
I love the sunflower, so pretty!
I love this! I am really drawn to darker colored background pieces. Exceptional!
Gorgeous! I should really start mine since Summer is almost over... lol! I do like the thicker threads for the stems...
I'm loving this one, Debbie!! Really pops!!
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Great job. Hmmmm....I have that pattern. So many projects, so little time. Maybe you will inspire me.
Loving it! Seriously!
This is looking lovely. I have this pattern too, and you inspire me to pull it out and have a play!
I really like the wool mat. Your progress a delight to see.
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