Though a 3 piece vertical wall hanging, peonies are featured in all 3 squares. The details of the peonies are enhanced with seed, stem and outline stitches as well as beads. Seam embellishments feature both embroidery threads as well as beads. Piping separates the squares and finishes the perimeter.

SIZE 8” x 24”

PERSONAL CHALLENGE

Decide which parts of the focal fabric to highlight, finding threads in the right colors and a variety of weights, and finding good colors, sizes and shapes of beads to use.

TECHNIQUES

Stem, seed and outline stitches for focal points, variety of stitches for seam embellishments, bead embroidery

CREATED 2023

2023 Textile Art Group Exhibit Winds Café Yellow Springs

2025 Textile Art Group Exhibit  Winds Café Yellow Springs

For sale, $275. Below is the entire work, further below is a detail of one of the squares.

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