Sometimes it's fun to work on something small, isn't it? I tend to do so many large and involved pieces that every now and then it's a sheer relief to have a smaller, easier, and more manageable project! And this small cyber class project definitely fits the bill.....
It's my DAYLILY: a shadow stitch project, which is a small 6" x 6.5"piece that can be done in either ORANGE or YELLOW. As a bit of a splurge, I've used Splendor silk threads for the piece, as well as #5 pearl cottons for the padded outer border.
If you've ever wondered about applying shadow stitching to a canvas, this is the perfect project to try working a few simple stitches on a flower image that has been printed onto 18 ct. white mono canvas. The stitches that are done on top of the canvas are designed to create a bit of texture and pattern, but also to let the canvas colors to show through and blend with the stitching. It's great fun to work on - not too easy, not too hard - especially in this compact design. Here's a look at the yellow version as well:
And once you've done all your flat stitching, there's a fun padded border to add around the edges to give it more color and texture. Finally, a bit of stitch embellishment on the central daylily adds definition and detail with bullion and outline stitches to make that big daylily POP! Here's a look up close, where you can see some of the simple stitch patterns, as well as the border work:
So if you've ever been curious to try shadow stitching, this might just be a fun beginner's piece for you! Please visit my website to see all the class information....
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