Saturday 19 April 2014

Gilding the Lily?

I woke up in a hand stitching sort of mood. The hand stitching I had in mind involved yesterday's project.


It was a fairly simple idea but no one was here to push my stop button, so I just kept on stitching, and stitching.


But even I knew to stop at this point. I am sure this will not appeal to many. It's a bit of gilding the lily, I suppose. On the other hand, it makes it more whimsical (in my  mind) and turns the teardrop into a balloon of sorts. Surely that's more cheerful?!


Either way, it was a pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

Susan

27 comments:

  1. It looks so lovely! I never thought of a teardrop ...

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  2. I think the colors looks great - I really like it.

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  3. Not sure I can take the suspense much longer - when do we get to see the whole thing?!?

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  4. The addition of the coloured hand stitching is a delightful finishing touch.

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  5. I'm totally curious as to what this is going to turn into!

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  6. Very cool Susan, you did a great job on it!

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  7. It is fine! I love it. Your stem stitch is really neat, too. Where will you go with this next?

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  8. It looks great! Is that stem stitch or did you couch the thread? I suspect it's very neat stem stitch but I need to be sure!!

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  9. It's a road round a wee cul-de-sac!! I absolutely love your hand stitching - I don't think it's gilded at all. I think it's the framing for the picture. Perfect!!

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  10. BEAUTIFUL !

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  11. It looks lovely, the colours a beautiful and I get what you mean about whimsical!

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  12. It's more beautiful in real life! Xx

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  13. I like it - dont think it's too much at all!

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  14. I am glad you have been enjoying the stitching, it is looking lovely.

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  15. It enhances the texture beautifully! And having fun is what it is all about after all! Jxo

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  16. I love the overall happiness if this quilt.

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  17. Sometimes lilies are more happy with glitz? :) It does look nice

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  18. Definitely the right decision

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  19. It looks like a road going through the neighborhood! Loverly

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  20. It's not too wild and crazy at all. I love it!

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  21. I think it looks stunning. I'm totally glad no one was there to talk you out if it. Super lovely.
    xxx

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  22. To be honest I have no idea whether I'll likebit or not as I have no idea what you're up to lol! The linen and perle look fab. Keep going!

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  23. It really is a happy piece.

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  24. Definitely a balloon, and a very happy one, too :) Thanks for the close-ups, after seeing the instagram photos I was curious what kind of stitches you used. Of course I don't know the name, but they are perfect.

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  25. Darn your stitching is good! And of course it is a lasso !

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