I had to order the thread I needed for the columbines on the Colorado square. I wanted to use DMC #95 to match this flower, and the only way I could get it locally was to spend $20 on a whole set of variegated threads. So eBay to the rescue!I actually had to buy size 8 perle cotton thread in a ball, much more thread than I'll actually need. But I enjoy using it. You can see how thick it is in the bottom pic. It's a single thread rather than 6 strands like regular embroidery floss. Someday I'll have to delve into this kind of thread more heavily.
I chose to fill in the columbine flowers on this one, unlike the sampler that Turkey Feathers did. I tried to do it like she did with this new thread, but it just didn't look right. I certainly don't mind doing a satin stitch! I need to increase my stitch library so I can be more adventurous!
Here is a close-up. I love the cool variegated patchiness of the flower:
That's what I've got done so far.
2 comments:
Your embroidery wip is looking beautiful, you did such a great job matching the thread color to the real flower!
Ooh, I am entranced that it is only one strand - the multiple strands always give me fits, and I pretty much never use fewer than six. Lovely!
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