Donna’s comment on my last post that the first paisley motif made her think of a whale with flowery eyes made me chuckle and since then all I can see are whales. I have completed the second motif now which looks even more like a whale than the last one!
This motif is much better than the last one as I have abandoned the waste knot starting method so the ends are secure. I haven’t got bored of french knots yet but I am more and more convinced that I get more enjoyment from the crewelwork I did in the last project.
Two more small motifs, or whales to do, and then I have to decide whether to do some motifs on the back of the cushion and then to sew it all up and finish it!
In the meantime I am looking for the next project which will be crewelwork or maybe a go at Needlepainting. I think I want to get a little more experience and practice under my belt before I launch into the design course.
September 19, 2014 at 6:17 pm
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September 19, 2014 at 8:10 pm
I think I’m going to be seeing whales in every paisley pattern I see, as well!
September 20, 2014 at 8:17 am
Indian symbol of fertility….. 🙂
September 20, 2014 at 2:39 pm
Its great to paint with needle and thread, very pretty.