Having said I needed to make some felt leaves for the seasonal tree decoration, I decided to make them my next Stitching Sunday project. I used my own hand made felt and then added some simple embroidery to give an indication of the veins in the leaves.
Here is my progress so far. I think I shall have to make the yellow one again in more of a leafy shape, because once I had lightly stuffed it, I think it resembled a carrot, rather than a leaf! Hmm, try again there!
I have just been using split stitch, inspired by the TV programme I watched three times (just because I loved it!) on English medieval embroidery - opus anglicanum. Split stitch seems to give a versatile and flexible line and I think it looks a bit like chain stitch too.
The light was rotten today due to the rain, so apologies for the less than impressive photos. I do like the felt colours on the bottom leaf, but I think it needs a bit more embroidery... I hope to get these finished by next week and go on to my next project.
Your handmade felt is beautiful, such depth and richness to the fabric, it makes the stitching all the more special! Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chrissie. I chose to do simple embroidery so that the felt could still be seen. I really must make some more felt!
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Wow they are gorgeous Ellie. They will make such pretty autumnal decorations. I am so impressed that you made this beautiful felt too. The felt in the last picture is my favourite it is such a lovely deep red. Can't wait to see them finished. Happy stitiching xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hannapat. I really enjoy making felt (when I get round to it) and I really need to make some more. I am looking forward to them being finished and hanging up too. There is the red one to finish, another yellow one and a brown one to go.
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Ellie
These little leaves are lovely, such pretty rich colours.
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Thank you Gilly. I am really enjoying making these leaves.
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What a wonderful idea Ellie! You're doing a fab job, and such a wonderful self-made base to work your stitching on - it's all looking great and I love your colours. Well done! Happy stitching week to you!
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Thanks, Joy. I really enjoy sewing onto felt and the leaves are coming along nicely. Have a happy stitching week too.
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Ellie
Loving your leaves Ellie. Very autumnal x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anne. Apart from the one which looks like a carrot, I'm pleased with them!
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Ellie
I love the rich colours Ellie, just perfect for me. I may just have to buy some felt as I have never had a go myself, and come up with something for my autumn mantelpiece. Thank you for your sweet comment on my post. xx
ReplyDeleteHello and welcome, Chel. The leaves would work well with machine made felt too (although best with 100% wool felt, not the artificial stuff, which I personally don't like at all) and you could make them into a garland or bunting too. I have just ordered a book called 'Felt Sew Good', which (unsurprisingly) uses felt to make all sorts of things and included a felt garland, I think.
DeleteYou're very welcome for the comment - yours was a beautiful post!
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Love your leaves. xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melanie. I am hoping to have finished them by Sunday, all being well.
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Ellie