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One color graphic landscapes have an elegant classic look when
embroidered in black on a white background. However the same designs can
look very different and can produce interesting results when embroidered
on patterned fabrics. For this project we chose the Spring
Forest design.
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| The fabric for the background should not have a bright pattern. We
think that batiks are excellent for the purpose, but you can also find
interesting fabrics with a blended pattern that will work. |
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| We turned all our stitch-outs into small wall hangings.
The first wall hanging is done on a piece of pale green and beige batik
measuring 12" x 15". We decided that black threads would look rather sharp
on such light fabric, and chose dark brownish-green instead. The embroidery
was made in the center of the fabric piece, a piece of low-loft batting
was used as a stabilizer. After the embroidery was finished, we added a
raw edged applique frame. Then the top was placed on a backing fabric and
slighty quilted with invisible thread.
The result is a sunny and warm early summer day in a forest. |
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| The next batik we chose had light blue, yellow and light green strips
with washed borders. The embroidery thread was navy blue. |
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| Again, low-loft batting was used as a stabilizer. After that we added
two borders, 1/2" and 1 1/2" wide. The result is completely different and
has the look of an early spring evening. |
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| Another experiment, with dark blue marble batik, was used to imitate
a moonlit forest. |
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| The embroidery, done in light silver-grey thread, looked great, but
it was not easy to find borders for this composition. We think that this
grey fabric with washed-out black and dark grey spots complements the landscape
well. |
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| All three landscapes are ready to be given as gifts to our friends. |
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| We hope that you like our idea and will come up with many of your own. |
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