Swirls and Flowers - 2658

A beginner level project, but with a new stitch for Brazilian embroiderers.  The swirls are made with a double knotted stitch, known to the embroiderers of the Mediterranean area for centuries and used in their lace work and lace flowers. The flowers use bullions, cast-ons and lazy daisy bullions.

$10.00

These stumpwork orchids are worked on dyed, fused silk fabric, The leaves are padded and the background fabric is 25 count evenweave linen.  A simple pulled thread pattern is stitched on it for texture and interest.  An advanced level project that fits a 5" x 7" mat or frame. 

$14.00

Dahlia Bouquet - 2660

These very dimensional dahlias are made using the Mediterranean double knotted stitch.  It creates a more stable dimensional petal than the detached buttonhole stitch normally used in Brazilian embroidery.  Give this advanced project a try and you will have a new stitch to use in many other places.  Fits a 5" x 7" mat or frame. 

$10.00