the beekeeper's allotment is naturally honey coloured
I used cellophane toffee wrappers, hand dyed silk and some metallic fabrics
and the other side of the beehive cross stitch with tiny little bees
on top of the silk I added some gold metallic paint and pressed another
piece of chiffon and some gilding flakes into the paint while it was still wet
I also added some of the gold paint on the blanket piece
and dotted lots of french knots across the piece
I used different shades of honey, beige, brown and gold for the knots
in this instance ... I think they look like little bees
I like using fabrics that have raw edges
and fabrics with pleats and tucks
along with the knots ... it adds a bit of texture so the piece is tactile
tomorrow ... "the allotment hedgerow"
6 comments:
Yes. The french knots do look like bees. Looking forward to seeing tomorrows allotment.
Another masterpiece!
The little hive cross stitch fits perfectly with all the different fabrics. I thought the cellophane wrappers were from Jaffa cakes ;-)
FanTAStic use of different materials! I am uber impressed with your french knots. That is one (of many) stitch, that I have never been able to do.
Looking forward to seeing the hedgerow ((hugs)) x
Very beautiful and very inspiration as well
Love Chrissie
Warm and inviting. xox
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