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Finally finished a needlework project [View all]
It's been in the works since fall of 2011 when I took this class in Naples, Florida at the Embroiderer's Guild of American National Seminar. The design and class were by Marsha Papay-Gomola.
Technically, this is called "stumpwork" and involves padding some parts and making detached elements, some with wire inside so they can be adjusted and shaped. All the macaws and some of the leaves are padded, some leaves and the butterfly are soft detached elements, most leaves are wired.
The bright birds make me happy!
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That is really lovely. I can't imagine how many hours you've spent on this project.
Arkansas Granny
Mar 2021
#7
This is exquisite!!! Beautiful piece. You should be very proud of it. I esp. like
japple
Mar 2021
#19
What's known as "high quality work performed by an extremely knowing hand".
marble falls
Mar 2021
#24
It's beautiful! I've been working on a large needlepoint of "Magnolias & Irises" by LC Tiffany
catbyte
Mar 2021
#49