I've ventured into the realms of traditional embroidery over last few weeks and have surprised myself with the results. Yes, there are elements that are a bit too precise or fiddly for my liking but on the whole I've loved the challenge.
The two brooches shown are adapted from a design by Rachel Reynolds that first appeared in Hoop-La magazine in Spring 2015. The original design was for 'gold-work' which involves the use of precious metal threads and wires that are couched onto the surface of a fabric. But I wanted to explore how I might use fancy yarns and general haberdashery items to create a similar effect using the same basic techniques. The results are rather stunning and certainly got the seal of approval from my friends at Skipton Embroiderers' Guild.
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