I belong to a Grandmothers to Grandmothers group who is participating in the construction of an art quilt to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. I have volunteered to make some leaves for the quilt. It will depict a women in a tree that represents grandmothers who have provided strength, nurturing and shelter for those in their communities.
I have cut five leaves from felted wool which my daughter felted a while back and donated to me for projects. It provided the heft of fabric which I needed to support the embellishing I wanted to add with embroidery thread and beads. I really like the mottled look of the wool which resembles leaves and I have added beads by incorporating them into the blanket stitch I added all the way around. I used chain stitch, stab stitch and back stitch to add details inside the leaves along with a few sequins. A couple days of slow stitching and I love how they all worked out!!! Therese
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