This was a thrift store find, originally white linen that I overdyed with Prairie tea (Croton) gathered in our yard a couple of years ago. The plackets needed to be tacked down, so I started some detached back stitching with variegated Valdani #12 pearl cotton last month ...
but as so often happens, I liked the back better ...
so the first pass got ripped out and replaced with inside-out detached backstitching. One side done, one to go.
And no, I haven't forgotten our travels need to be documented further ... all in good time.
Both sides are very pretty & wonderfully creative!
ReplyDeleteLove it! And what a beautiful transformation. Can you believe I grew up on Croton St?? Go well.
ReplyDeleteHazel - one of these days I'll get back to the two-sided shawl project so I don't have to choose
ReplyDeleteFiona - love the connection ... the Croton here has the most wonderfully resinous scent
lovely stitching! I'm a thrifter too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! isn't it funny how so many of us like "the back'?!
ReplyDeleteSusan - my biggest "problem" is finding a great linen piece of clothing that's the perfect color for a project, but also fits ... and then not being able to tear into it
ReplyDeleteNancy - I'm of two minds about why this might be so .. one, because stitchers appreciate the effort that is revealed on the back, or two, because it is not as closely monitored, the back tends to come out looser and more spontaneous looking
I love both sides!
ReplyDeleteA lovely accent! So pretty and soft.
ReplyDeleteMo - so I don’t have to worry about the inside showing
ReplyDeleteSue - I must say the Valdani adds greatly texture