In this corner, I've added three more hearts. The lowest one is subtle, woven of the same pearl cotton that the background stitching is done with. I like the way the chain stitched heart almost appears to sit above the items around it. The blue silk heart was created by padding with a felt heart and then dimpling it with teeny tiny quilting stitches.
I loved creating the vining leaves around the blue silk heart. Though they are stitched primarily to secure the edges, their curving nature makes them feel more like they cross boundaries and allows them to provide some background stitching. I tried two other hearts before ending up with the chain stitched heart. First I tried a padded fly stitch and then a satin stitch heart. Somehow, neither of them looked quite right, so I ripped them out. I'm much happier with this simple heart that seems to float above the layers of cloth.
5 comments:
This is turning out so beautiful. Your work always amazes me, I look forward to your new pictures.
So peaceful and nice. I love the birdie and its nest. Happy Mother's Day Lisa, Mary
What a lovely piece with beautiful stitching, Lisa. I always enjoy your travel pictures and of course, your felines.
I like the way you did the hearts. Especially the blue one. Very clever. You are going great guns on this and it looks like a fun project that you can just enjoy.
Hugs
FredaB
oh my...you've created a secret
garden to rest in...lovely!
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