A 2D Embroidered Daffodil

While its not quite Spring yet already there are green shoots in the garden and in January we at the Lytham St Annes Embroiderers Guild were had a treat in being able to view and touch the gorgeous daffodil that Barbara stitched for us using a Woven Picot Stitch, so called because the stitch/stitches are actually woven on the needle.

An Early Spring Treat

See how the leaves and petals stand proud off the fabric?

The centre of the daffodil is Raised Cup Stitch and the stamens in the middle are tufted threads that have been looped and stiffened by brushing on a coat transparent glue. When dry the tufting was cut thus allowing the stamen to stand up.

Here are samples of Woven Picot using various threads.

You can also see examples of Woven Roses which will feature in the next post. 

Till then - Happy Stitching.