The design is worked on a Combination 8 divide, and is a great example
of using free embroidery, especially for those just trying designs of
this type. it is marked in thin metallic, although we wonder if
invisible marking threads (jewari) would enhance the outcome.
Embroidery is worked in pearl cotton and comparable metallic. The
flowers are outlined in backstitch, and
filled in with satin stitch. The centers are french knots. Tiny short
stitches highlight the small indent/notch at the end of the flower
petals. Small solid hexagons are worked at the six-point intersections,
and long/short stitches are crossed at the four-point
intersections. Eiko-san uses several shades of pink along with
white, in the colors of dogwood. In the diagram on the right, note the
sector outlined in red; this is where the petals are outlined and
filled (similar to an upside down heart shape). (Please note -
for help in basic general embroidery stitches, refer to any online or
printed reference for decorative embroidery).
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This
is
Eiko-san's sketch
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This is a helping
diagram to
clarify placement of design elements. The diagram matches
Eikio-san's photo in terms of the hexagons and long-short stitch
sprays, rather than the sketch.
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(Pattern design
method and drawing, Copyright 2005, EikoTravaglini)