Saturday, April 11, 2009

Consider the lilies


Happy Easter, everyone!

The background of this egg--"Lily"--was stitched in basketweave with DMC cotton floss and a Smyrna cross trellis pattern using Kreinik #12 tapestry braid. The background for the cross was stitched with Fleur de Paris fine mesh velour, which has since been discontinued by the manufacturer. Outlining the cross is a gobelin stitch of Kreinik #16 braid.

The flowers and leaves were also stitched with DMC floss in a combination of long stitches and French knots.
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5 comments:

  1. Front Range StitcherApril 11, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Very beautiful stitch and color selections. Perfect for the season.

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  2. Possibilities, Etc.April 11, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    It's a beauty!! It's amazing what one can do with just plain DMC floss and a bit of Kreinik.

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  3. TerryApril 11, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    This is delightful and just so elegant

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  4. Love to Stitch 99April 11, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I love these shades of green, really looks like Spring.

    Design is pretty too.

    Pierrette =^..^=

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  5. CynApril 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Hi,

    What a pretty design for the season!

    Finally we are starting to see some green around here. :-)

    Cynthia
    Windy Meadow

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