Cosmo Commission: Finishing What I Started

After making good progress on my cosmo commission, (on live TV,) it was time to tweak some
of the original flower petals and to add a few more.  Click image for larger view.

cosmo w. white flowers

Because my original sketch included one or more white flowers, I did some experimenting
with that.  I liked these little spiky shapes (above,) but I felt that they were
somewhat distracting.  Therefore, I removed them later.

Finally, it was time to add the black and white “ladder” fabric strip on the left, and to stitch all the elements together.

after quilting
I used matching thread for most areas, but I chose black to add definition to the flower petals. 
I love the effect of very loose double stitching.

cosmo detail

This piece is now ready for my signature, a facing, and a hanging sleeve.

Ellen Lindner

3 Comments

  1. Ooooh Ellen, I love this. You come up with some wonderful art pieces! It is very inspiring.
    Kathy E.

  2. Nathalie says:

    I just love it when you use black as background.

  3. elizabeth says:

    WOW Ellen, it’s beautiful and I totally agree about removing the white spiky shapes. I just love this piece!