Rose Pillowcase WIP
I haven’t really gotten much more stitched on this pillowcase since I last posted my progress. I’ve been spending more time thinking about how I can fill in the petals and leaves, than actually stitching them. The issue is that I do not know if the inked on design will wash out or not, because I have no information about the pillowcases other than the sticky label which tells me they were made in China and that they’re 100% cotton. So I cannot indulge in fancy filling stitches that will leave background visible, because then the ink lines will show in some places. This would be ok if the ink washes out, but ghastly if it doesn’t. hrmph.
I started filling the petals on the rosebud with split stitch, and the leaves with satin stitch. So far I like the effect it has.
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POSTED IN: Surface Embroidery, Types of Stitching, Works in Progress
2 opinions for Rose Pillowcase WIP
Ternezia
Apr 28, 2006 at 4:21 am
It’s coming out very nicely, esp. the greens on the leaves. :)
Deb
Apr 28, 2006 at 10:31 am
Thanks! I like the shade of green I picked out. Not quite so excited about the blue roses. I may do the other pillowcase in a different set of colors. :)
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