Hedgerow harvest

Hedgerow harvest

Saturday 10 August 2019

Wild flowers of the Ridge.

 It's been a busy week with Hagis coming to stay. Lots of walks and play time because he does miss his family.
 Managed a little stitching on a long strip that records the flowers on the ridge I showed you last time. This is cushion calamint or wild basil and scabious next.

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  1. It will be fun to see this develope. I like the subtle painting of the cloth. Do you use watercolors?

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    1. yes it is water colour first as a background to stitch over. Sometimes I use colour pencils to heighten the colour. I have painted the calico first with a wash of gesso or white acrylic paint. It stiffens the fabric but is is easy to draw onto then.

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    2. Does the gesso interfere with the needle?

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  2. love your beautiful observations

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  3. Ahhhhh Louise ... LOVE your paint-stitching !!!!!!!

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  4. A fine and lovely beginning. Hagis looks like a fun house guest.

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    1. Thank you and yes he was fun. The reunion with his family was wonderful- such a happy and excited dog!

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