It's separated from the original working foundation and resting on this background for the moment to make it more visible. When I attach it to the work it's planned for, I'll tack it down and adjust the threads enough so that it still has a bit of movement, but a bit more orderly looking.
This was just like doing a sawblade weaving in miniature, with a fine thread and a tiny area.
It was pleasing to do this, since it was the motif that I was needing to finish a hand dyed linen piece, the one I attached the stitching on net to. It came along at just the right time.
A butterfly, or something you might see deep in the ocean. A jellyfish of sorts, perhaps?
ReplyDeleteI can almost see it fluttering in the breeze
ReplyDeleteNice responses! Thank-you.
ReplyDeletemy first thought was a butterfly, to keep the other butterflies company
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