Last weekend, while painting a Christmas mini-sock for an order, I did something I very rarely do--I miscounted. Nuts! A 9 x 10 inch piece of canvas went by the wayside, and I cut another one--and this time I didn't goof!
Sitting at my painting table this morning, bemoaning my poor discarded canvas, I suddenly had an idea for a new mini-sock design. Better yet, I had a name for it: "Victoria." What's in a name, you may well ask. For me, everything! My stitching cronies who are privy to the machinations of my designing mind will tell you that without the right name for a new design, I'm just not ready to take the plunge and stitch!
So here it is: a woven-ribbon pattern that incorporates many of the motifs of a Victorian Christmas mini-sock. Holly, rosebuds, filigree and tartan plaid have been threaded through a background that right now looks decidedly white. Ahh--that's just to save my poor old eyes. I see a lot of black Petite Very Velvet in my future to make this design as opulent as any turn-of-the-century Christmas decoration! Stay tuned!
I like this a lot! Using the PVV behind the ribbons should really make them"Victorian shimmer and shine" - opulent!! It'll be entertaining to watch - I'll go put on some tea now.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne,
ReplyDeleteSeems promising to me. will be watching closely (big grin)
Pierrette =^..^=
Hi Anne,
ReplyDeleteI love this little stocking!
Very pretty with lot's of motifs to stitch. :-)
Yes, definitely a petite Very Velvet background and lot's of glitzy metallics. Ummmm....
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
I'm so glad a mistake led to this beautiful little stocking. I was thinking white PVV, but black is definitely the way to go. So much detail in a tiny design.
ReplyDeleteNice save!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how this one comes together.