I was walking by my neighbors huge Sea Grape tree, and suddenly I just knew I HAD to try embroidering one! The leaf is approx. 5 inches wide! This is what I've done so far. I was surprised it is not crumbling. It is a very thick leaf to start with, and I may have caught this just before it gets too brittle. I've never embroidered a leaf before. I started this as a way to entertain myself while the grand kids do artwork. I like that it is freehand...no pattern. I just started a row of olive green french knots on the left side, and want to add more of the green, and now I think adding in some yellow might be nice. We shall see where it ends up. When done, i will place it up on my plate rack until time to change to Christmas decor. I am always drawn to embroidering on things that are disposable. I enjoy the making, and am always ready to replace with some new, interesting thing I CAN MAKE!!! The stem of the pumpkin is also the stem of the leaf ! Kinda cool!
Julie ~ What a neat idea! It is fun to be spontaneous and creative. I think you've done a great job.
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Looking like fun, I don't think we have such big leaves here.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Julie. Did you see on Embroidery world's posts the artist that does this? Great inspiration.
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ReplyDeleteYour projects are so adorable. Very neat embroidery and festive too. Love the strawberry too. You have been very crafty lately. : ) I think Fall kind of does that. Have a wonderful rest of your week and weekend too.
Blessings,
Bobbie Lynn
Thats fantastic. I used to wire a pine cone or pod o.to a stem, then floral tape leaves around to make huge flowers for autumn arrangements. This is very creative...
ReplyDeleteThanks all. Where do I find this blog, Lisa? I have not seen it. Just tried to Google, and haven't come up with it yet.
ReplyDeleteJulie
well done girl, you have a very creative mind.
ReplyDeleteLovely and so utterly creative, I would never have thought to embroider on a leaf, I have a Sycamore tree in my yard that produces very large leaves, I have used them for patterns before but never thought to stitch on them. Just wonderful
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