Aeluin is my first finished 'Paisley'-shaped brooch prototype. She measure 7.5cm x 4.8cm at her longest and widest points.
I made Aeluin by felting onto thick black felt baize with my embellisher - using merino roving, silk threads, wool nepps and silk noil. I added hand embroidery and lots of glass beads, before whip-stitching around the edges in azure blue.
I decided to leave the back 'bare' this time - rather than covering it up with another piece of black felt before sewing on the brooch finding.
I'm not sure what I think about it - I like the fact that you can see all the stitching that's gone on, but sometimes I think it looks a bit messy. Any thoughts, anyone?
Although I'm not yet decided about what to do about the back, I really like the shape, so am working on the other prototypes...watch this space!
3 comments:
I don't think it's messy. The amount of stitching is just-about right for the shape and size of the piece - any more and it WOULD have looked too "busy".
When you enjoy doing this kind of thing though - it can be too easy to get carried away.....
...one or two more of those delightful little beads....etc
...but I think a piece of black felt on the back would finish it off nicely.....
Hi :)
You're right - it is all too easy to get carried away!
After much thought I think I do agree also about black felt on the back - it just feels unfinished somehow without it. Thanks for the comment!
Hi ,
your work is Beautiful !!!
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