Coneflowers, Part 2
Today I got the first two coneflowers done!
I'm very happy with the way they turned out. I ended up refining the five petal template with slightly shorter petals and slightly narrower center. I also am laying two sets together - the bottom set I cut off one petal and make the center smaller so that I can offset the petals.
The beading is a bit different for these. I've used beads to secure the sequins for more texture rather than just the backstitching.
I am really happy with how the whole thing is turning out now! I now need to get the next set of stems in place and then I'll be able to do pansies, more daises, coneflowers, roses, and some hollyhocks (yes, they're still in the plan!).Parting Shot: Block. My son completed the first block for his new quilt yesterday. He does all the stitching and pressing himself, and I help him with the matching and pinning. He is starting to take over some of the matching, but I always double check to make sure it is lined up right.
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The flowers are coming along so well. Your son does a nice job. My daughter will be 8 in a few weeks and has expressed an interest in sewing. I plan on patchwork, should I start with machine or by hand?
I had to google up coneflowers. I hadn't heard of them before. Lovely colour. All looking so pretty.
Beautiful! I coneflowers are so pretty!
I love all of the bright colors in this ensemble! Great quilt block too. Tell him not to be so ambitious. Old ladies hate it when young men show us up! LOL!
These flowers are amazing! I can see so much work that has gone into all the little details. What a masterpiece this will be.
Your flowers are coming along great. You really worked those coneflowers out beautifully!
Your son's quilt block looks great too!
Both Mother & Son's work are wonderful, in their own way!
You have every reason to feel happy, great job so far!
Your son is doing great too! Bravo!
Your son seems to be as gifted as you are.
Congratultions to both of you
The coneflowers are so pretty.
Your son is doing a great job. It's not an easy thing to do.
The way you layered the petals of the coneflower make it nicely realistic. . .very nice! I love the beadwork!
Thought the hollyhocks looked nice too. Just an idea, if you are looking for more added depth, gathers or pleats to the center part of the petals might do the trick. I was thinking about my hollyhocks, my petals seem slightly pleated, or little ruffled. . . course, that might be the variety I have. :-)
Your son is doing a great job. . .look at all those nice points. He must be so excited.
I'm so excited about your Garden Path jacket. It's so much fun to watch your progress.
The coneflowers look great!
WOW on your son!!!! He's like 6 right?
this work is impressive, Summerset. not to say, just look at them and I am amazed. thanks for showing.
congratulations to your son. is an artist, too.
Lovely coneflowers.
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