(I tried step-by-step photos, but most turned out blurry... Blurrier than this one.)
First, I worked a feather stitch from the top to the bottom using a strand of size 8 DMC #125 variegated green pearl cotton.
Next, I worked detached chain stitches in sets of 2 or 3 with the same thread.
(Before I began stitching the leaves, I looked to see what arrangement would put the beads at least 1/4-inch from the basted seam line.)
Then, I added a straight stitch between the 2 detached chain stitches.
Finally, a French knot was stitched between each flower with a strand of size 12 DMC #B5200 pearl cotton.
I love the way this one turned out!
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Renee
If you are wondering...
CQJP 2017 stands for Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2017. It is a personal challenge to embellish a crazy quilt block a month. The blocks should be a minimum of 8-inches square (which is the size of my block.) You may learn more about CQJP 2017 HERE.
Other posts related to this block include:
My CQJP 2017 project may also be found on this Pinterest board.
7 comments:
A beautiful marriage of beads and thread on your seams. Your stitches are always so neat thanks to all the planning you do. Bravo!
Renee you are really helping those of us who are new to CQ. I very mmuch appreciate your step-by-step descriptions and photos. Your seams are getting the royal treatment and they look divine. I especially love the little pink sequin and pearl flowers. Thank You Dear.
Both lovely seams
Both are so pretty. The one with the pearls is a favorite now. I always love feather stitching, and this is one of the prettiest embellishments of it I've seen.
They both are beautiful! Great job.
So lovely, the little beaded flowers and the vine, which looks so beautiful.
Nice seams Renee - I especially love the beaded one!
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