I started at the top of the design and will work my way down as the thread often get caught on the raised areas - how frustrating! The grapes were fun to do and I still need to attach some tendrils. I have stitched the leaves using long and short stitch in shades of green (DMC) and the berries of the grapes is done in various shades of petite Mill Hill beads. I just love the tiny little bees aren’t they gorgeous?
I have also completed the cherries, using and interesting technique of covering wooden beads with thread and then attach them to the main fabric. I have finished them off with a single Mill Hill bead. The leaves and stems were stitched in satin stitch and stem stitch.
After the cherries I stitched the Raspberries. The berries is embroidered in clusters of french knots on a separate piece of fabric using 2 to 3 strands in various variations of red, pinks and greens, again using mill hill beads to add color and dimension. To secure the berries the shapes are cut out with a 4mm allowance and gathered just inside the raw edge (like you will do a covered button) and secured it to the main fabric with tiny tack stitches.
What fun! I have started on the oranges and strawberries so will do some more posting on my progress. Happy stitching till next time! Bye.
Goodness me - this is amazing work. You are so talented. The fruit looks so realistic. I look forward to seing the piece finished.
ReplyDeleteYour stumpwork is gorgeous! Can't wait to see more of this design!
ReplyDeleteWow - that is gorgeous! I love those raspberries! I think you're very brave and clever to do stumpwork - the thought of doing any kind of embroidery that isn't counted is terrifying to me! LOL! I should get someone to teach me sometime as I'd love to give it a go!
ReplyDeleteThe raspberries!! They may even be more gorgeous than Miss Paisley!
ReplyDeleteYour pool, btw, looks so refreshing! It is one of my life's small (and perhaps most materialistic :P) ambitions to have a private pool of my very own. :)
First of all I have to say that Miss Paisley is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! Your work is fantastic! That is looking just amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW - Your stumpwork is gorgeous - very nicely done, I will look forward to seeing this grow :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Ronel!
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful! Beautifully stitched. I love it! The grapes are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThe needlebook that I'm working on has raspberries and strawberries. I had to put it aside to finish my biscornu but I'm anxious to get back to it.
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I only have one thing to say....WOW!!!!!!!! It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on starting this design. I stitched it ten years ago shortly after it was released and then gave classes on behalf of Petra Pullen for a few years in this design and many of her other designs. It was so nostalgic to see that this piece is still being enjoyed today! I'm sure you are going to love every minute of it!
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BEAUTIFUL work! Something I haven't seen before..THANKS for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRonel, your stumpwork is amazing! This is going to be a project to be proud of. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Ronel, this design is SOOOO gorgeous and your stitching is beautiful! I'll check back often to view its progression.
ReplyDeleteHi Ronel, your stumpwork pieces continue to delight me - your work is stunning! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is very awesome and very creative mind involved it it..:)
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