Hearts and Flowers

Working on Gerry's encrusted block was such a delight! Her colors, shades of mauvy pink, were right in my comfort zone and I loved her theme of "Queen of Hearts" and the lovely Victorian era images she used on her silkies for the blocks! Gerry stated that she loved fancy seams and to add jewels and hearts to the block as well as crowns.

Lisa's work on Gerry's K's block
Upon digging through my scrapbooking supplies, I was able to find a couple of crown charms as well as a few little gold toned hearts. A little alcohol ink added some color and once I figured out how to hold the crowns on without glue (a little gold embroidery thread to couch them down worked well!), I was off and running. I keep a little sketchbook of seam treatments that I like and used one of them for the large seam at the lower center of the block. I don't have lots of "jewels" as they don't suit my style, but I did add lots of pearls! The heart charms were added with little bows.

Silkie framed in flowers
For the silkie, I framed it in a wreath of flowers. There is a large spider web rose at the upper left, lots of little filler roses of and various flower beads in shades of pink. I also made lots of little ribbon flowers using 3 shades of ruffled 1/4" ribbon I had using instructions from Candace Kling's book, "The Artful Ribbon".

This ended up being the most encrusted block I have ever done and I hope Gerry loves it as much as I do!

Comments

Cathy said…
Breathtaking, as usual! So feminine and soft. Gerry will love it. Hugs, Cathy
Lynn B said…
Wow, I have been catching up on your blog entries and I am amazed at the beauty of your work, it is equisite, as always!
I just love everything that you make, you are so talented.
Lynn B said…
Sorry that should have said exquisite!
Shawkl said…
So soft and feminine! Just love every square inch of it!
Wendy said…
Gerry's block is absolutely gorgeous! You did an excellent job Lisa. I know Gerry will love it.
Anonymous said…
This absolutely took my breath away when I came to visit tonight. What a treat!! Mary
Connie said…
Lisa, This block is so pretty -- I love what you did with it. Connie
Karen said…
Yummy! What a gorgeous project. It is beyond my skills.
Marty52 said…
Stunning is the best way to describe this! That seam treatment is wonderful... simply wonderful.
Flowers said…
Beautiful cards ! These florals are gorgeous and nice job illustrating them! Enjoyed your blog very much.
Hello Lisa, Your stitching is truly beautiful and inspiring. Hugs Judy
Devon said…
Wow that is beautiful...thanks for sharing,,,
Kathy Raker said…
I think all the posts covered how beautiful it is. Love your work and the cute tatted butterfly.
Ati said…
O,my, this is a feast to look at! Beautiful work Lisa!
Susan Elliott said…
That spiderweb rose would win all of the awards at the garden show!!! I want to photograph it, it's absolutely lovely...

Your ribbon work and encrustation paid off! Lucky Gerry!
allie aller said…
Oh, Lisa!!....

I so love your "touch". It is always magnificently balanced, luscious, and beautiful...
Tatkis said…
It is SO beautiful! Thank you very much for sharing!

Best wishes,
Tatyana
Laurie Brown said…
That is so very, very beautiful! Exquisite work.
Anonymous said…
I just came across your blog, your work is amazing...it's just beautiful. I'm going to add myself to your followers so I don't miss any new posts. Love your blog! hugs, Jennifer
suz said…
I truly love your crazy quilt work, but I think this might be close to my all-time favorite. Wow!
Karen said…
Absolutely beautiful block!!!

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