April 29, 2013

Wool Applique Foxglove...


I have been working on my Foxglove...
I hand embroidered the stem using a Hungarian Braided Chain Stitch. 
This stitch gives the stems presence, but isn't too thick. 



The blooms have been Blanket stitched into place.  At the top of each spire, 
I added French Knots and a few glass seed beads 
to represent tiny buds that are forming, but not yet open.



I embellished each foxglove bloom with a scattering 
of VERY tiny glass beads.  (size 15)
I like to use these very small glass beads 
to add just a hint of texture and sparkle.

More to come as this project moves along...