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.
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.
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.
This piece is now ready for my signature, a facing, and a hanging sleeve.
Ellen Lindner
Ooooh Ellen, I love this. You come up with some wonderful art pieces! It is very inspiring.
Kathy E.
I just love it when you use black as background.
WOW Ellen, it’s beautiful and I totally agree about removing the white spiky shapes. I just love this piece!