When I first began this project, I was thinking I really should do round and round couching. As I was working the leaves I realized I wanted something more realistic. So why not stretch the Pearl Purl and create a very bark like effect? That way the brown shows through and you get all the sizzle of the Gold.
Next up: The Wee Birdies
Christa, Lilystitch
www.lilystitch.com
What a wonderful project! I look forward to seeing more on it's development.
ReplyDeleteI once did a tree with raised elements (which you can see on my blog, stumpwork page) and it was rather an interesting project.=)
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Wonderful project!
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Monica
Wonderful project, I've just finished a tree also, but certainly not as delicate as this one. Mine is very chunky. Thank you for sharing, and it's great to see move of this work happening now.
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http://arlenes-crafts.blogspot.com/
Very pretty, and I love the texture the pearl purl provides! Looking forward to surfing through your blog (I got here by way of Needlework News).
ReplyDeleteWhat a great effect, Christa. I can see that it took nerve to treat your pearl purl that way but it paid off.
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That's a great texture, and yes, a lot of fun to do. I remember being introduced to it on Tracy Franklin's Modern Goldwork course, and I really enjoyed tit!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for such wonderful comments and following along on the Tree of Life! I'm sorry about the font size in my comments section… I'm working to find where I can make it larger. Will adjust asap!
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