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Sunday, 13 October 2013

Sttiching Sundays 6

 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.
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14 comments:

  1. Unknown13 October 2013 at 20:00

    Your handmade felt is beautiful, such depth and richness to the fabric, it makes the stitching all the more special! Chrissie x

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    1. Ellie Foster13 October 2013 at 20:20

      Thanks, Chrissie. I chose to do simple embroidery so that the felt could still be seen. I really must make some more felt!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Hannapat13 October 2013 at 20:15

    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

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    1. Ellie Foster13 October 2013 at 20:23

      Thanks, 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.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. gilly13 October 2013 at 21:06

    These little leaves are lovely, such pretty rich colours.
    Have a good week,
    Xx

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    1. Ellie Foster14 October 2013 at 09:34

      Thank you Gilly. I am really enjoying making these leaves.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Joy14 October 2013 at 00:31

    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!
    All the best, Joy xo

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    1. Ellie Foster14 October 2013 at 09:36

      Thanks, Joy. I really enjoy sewing onto felt and the leaves are coming along nicely. Have a happy stitching week too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Anne14 October 2013 at 18:39

    Loving your leaves Ellie. Very autumnal x

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    1. Ellie Foster14 October 2013 at 22:16

      Thanks, Anne. Apart from the one which looks like a carrot, I'm pleased with them!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. sweetbriardreams14 October 2013 at 18:48

    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

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    1. Ellie Foster14 October 2013 at 22:22

      Hello 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.
      You're very welcome for the comment - yours was a beautiful post!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  7. Melanie15 October 2013 at 15:13

    Love your leaves. xxx

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    1. Ellie Foster15 October 2013 at 15:38

      Thanks, Melanie. I am hoping to have finished them by Sunday, all being well.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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