As promised, I have attached a photo of how this design has been translated on different coloured linens and contrasting coloured Fil Floche of DMC. The dimensions of each piece is roughly 15 cms x 15 cms. As you can see, the detail is in satin stitch, the edges in buttonhole stitch. What you cannot see is that in order to give the edges solidity and a padded effect, two lines of surface running stitches were worked around the edges and are neatly hidden by the buttonhole stitch finish.
I have often spoken about projects that give repose between those that
challenge, and if in the first photo there are many examples of the same design, this is an indication that this is a restful one. I can keep my fingers working on something simple and beautiful while I am cooking up the energy and inspiration for the next more difficult work. And to boot, a set of four or six makes for a lovely gift.
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