Here are a couple of this weeks completed projects.

The cushion began with the emboidery. I love knotwork, so it's not uncommon for any of my decorative details (be it quilting or embroidery) to take on this form.

I didn't want to waste my efforts by leaving the cushion otherwise plain as it seemed to do the embroidery a disservice. So a few tucks, some contrast ruching, mitred corners and here we have the final result. (well admittedly there may still be some tweaking)

Another project was ofcourse flowers. both synthetic ad natural fibres. I'm never sure which I like better. I guess they both have their own purposes and I've no need to choose a favourite...simply a favourite for the specific occasion.

The synthetic ones involve scissors and fire. Obviously not a craft for unsupervised children (or accident prone adults) I'll gladly add a tutorial if you like, though I suspect there already exists a number of them out there. Once you get used to the melting properties of each fabric you can experiment to get different looks though so this is fun.

Here are the basic cut circles with small slits around the edges. I used satins and organza for the layers.

Then there was the linen flowers (made the way ribbon "flat roses" would be made but with a folded strip of linen , raw edges left unfinished and exposed. a touch of fraying cotton crochet lace, a few pearl beads and they somehow pull off a crafty yet elegant look.