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Lavender Motif

I just finished this little lavender motif and wanted to share it because I was happy with how it worked.  The stems are done in stem stitch using two strands of good old DMC cotton floss.  Next I used silk buttonhole thread to make the bullions for the lavender.  I worked them a bit loose so that the wraps would separate a bit and look more like my idea of lavender blossoms.  I used silk ribbon and ribbon stitch for the little leaves and then tied a bit of pink silk ribbon around the stems and secured it here and there with tiny stitches to make it lay where I wanted.  You see these things in your head and they don't always come out on the fabric the same way but this one did so I am pleased.

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Cathy said…
Beautiful lavender, Kerry! Wish my garden lavender looked as nice, LOL. Hugs, Cathy
September 6, 2011 at 8:21 AM
Shawkl said…
Those are so pretty, I can almost smell their perfume!
Kathy
September 6, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Ruby said…
It's such a joy when a plan works. Beautiful.
September 6, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Laurie said…
I love it Kerry, I've never seen lavender done this way, and it turned out beautiful!!
September 7, 2011 at 3:09 PM
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