September 17, 2018

Philphlot Fraktur - Wool Applique...

'Tulip and Philphlot' Wool Applique design by Rose Clay at ThreeSheepStudio.com

As the evenings get cooler,
I'm drawn to woolens...




'Tulip and Philphlot' Wool Applique design by Rose Clay at ThreeSheepStudio.com

Working on Wool Applique.
Soft and easy...perfect to 
'while away' the afternoon.




Scalloped Blanket stitch on wool fabric by Rose Clay at ThreeSheepStudio.com - go to Blog to learn how

This Wool Applique pillow will go to the Porchwalk.
Finished in a (Scalloped Blanket stitch),
using Valdani variegated Perle Cotton thread.
It is an unassuming edge,
that adds just a hint of interest,
but doesn't demand lots of attention.




'Tulip and Philphlot' Wool Applique design by Rose Clay at ThreeSheepStudio.com

'Tulip and Philphlot' is an adaptation 
of a Fraktur design on a Pennsylvania 
painted dower chest, dated 1781.

So what is a Philphlot (fil-flot), anyway ???
A Philphlot is a swirled design that can
be carved in wood, punched in tin,
painted onto a surface or, 
as shown - pieced together in 
wool applique.

The 'Tulip and Philphlot' pattern 
is in the Studio, in both 


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Spiderweb in Harry Lauders Walking Stick

Before the rains arrived,
I caught this GORGEOUS, 
huge spiderweb in our 
Harry Lauders Walking Stick.
(I love spiders, so this was a lovely find !)

Enjoy this September day, my Friends...
Rose