Punch Needle Embroidery
Really like the warm, rich colors of these flowers...
the swirly fern frond, the 'beauty line' within the border
and the rounded corners.
All giving this piece softness and movement.
All giving this piece softness and movement.
I am punching the background using
Valdani Perle Cotton, 'Cottage Smoke'.
Valdani Perle Cotton, 'Cottage Smoke'.
I love how, with each row you punch,
it layers in all that beautiful shading
with absolutely no effort at all.
it layers in all that beautiful shading
with absolutely no effort at all.
I outlined the flowers and then filled in
the background, following the outline...
the background, following the outline...
The background looks old, kind of vintage.
More to come as this project nears completion...
"Discovery consists of
looking at the same thing as everyone else
and thinking something different."
Roger von Oech
Have a beautiful weekend !
Rose
looking at the same thing as everyone else
and thinking something different."
Roger von Oech
Have a beautiful weekend !
Rose
Beautiful piece Rose! Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteI'm really getting the bug for a punch!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, vibrant colors. 'Love them!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have never done this punch needle work but oh my yours is just gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteFinally getting to catch up on my blogs.....and this lovely punchneedle work is stunning! I love everything about it! And I see that I missed your bday......Happy Belated! :o) Looks like you had a wonderful time of it....and yes....I want that cement sink, too! LOL
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