I'd already got that set up and key reference points marked on the fabric to ensure I got the apple tree design on straight. I laid the embroidery on the fabric, lining it up with the reference marks, and pinned over - not through - some of the stems to hold it in place:
I then started stitching it down, using single strands of the same shades I used for the embroidery itself.
The outer edge of the stems:
The rest of the stems:
The apples:
And finally the leaves:
Finished! Or finished the embroidery, anyway - the last thing to do is to stretch it onto a board and put it into the fire screen itself.
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Loved the 4th picture where everything except leaves were stitched down. The detached look of leaves added dimension. Love the idea !
ReplyDeleteWhat a wibbly wobbly piece it would have been when cut out, and needing to be placed on straight. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteSo, having done those two approaches - cut edge folded over and thinned glue stabilisation - which do you prefer? I like the glue approach, most definitely for anything that is small or has a lot of turns, tho I thiiiink the folded edge approach is the traditional one.
I agree with you an all counts - I've just done it the once but I already prefer the glue method, but everything has its place: for a deliberately traditional piece like St Cuthbert's Banner the folded edge apprach is more appropriate, so if I was doing that again I'd still do it the same way. This is easier, though!
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