On the awesome front, I have finished the embroidery on the opus anglicanum project! (And there was great cheering throughout the land!) This project has taken me 3 years, and quite possibly 50 hours of embroidery time. As it will eventually be made into an almoner's bag, I still have to embroider the opposing side and sew it all together. But, here is the finished front!
Now, I had some problems couching the metallic on this piece, as I used a 2-ply twist thread I had found at Michael's. It was not as flat as a single strand of Japan silk, but it worked out okay. I went over it afterward with a gold sewing thread, tacking down places where the gold did not sit well, and cleaning up the edges around the embroidery. I am quite pleased, thus far!
Absolutely beautiful - as usual with your work.
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you! I know that I need to practice my couching, but I was really pleased with how it turned out!!!
DeleteAnd looking lovely too :-)
ReplyDeleteWill you use a non-twisted thread for the back? Or in the future?
I certainly will use a non-twist for couching in the future. This one was cheaper but it doesn't lie nearly as flat as Japan silk.
DeleteFor the back of this pouch, I will probably use the two-ply twist, just to keep continuity.
Fabulous! What stitch did you use for the horses and figures?
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI used just a plain, old split stitch for the horses and figures.
Oh! The shields at the top are done in chain and split stitches! I had forgotten about those!!
DeleteCuriosity... what size it the total piece.
ReplyDeleteIts about 3" x 5".
Deleteok I thought it was bigger than that. I am currently working on a piece that is 2.5" by 3.5". You have done an awesome job.
ReplyDeleteJanie Hanes
Thank you, Janie!
DeleteI would love to see yours when it is finished!
It should be finished this week. Have been working on it steadily for a month now. Will have to figure a way to post a pic to you.
ReplyDeleteJanie