We like to share the things we do that might give joy - and Ideas - to others. Some of this work is done on tapestry canvas. The three dimensional designs are sculptured in plastic canvas and are complimented by polymer clay pieces. Fimo and Sculpy are trade names. The embroidery is counted thread work in soft embroidery cotton
This is the smallest of the circles that came our way as the gift of a kind friend. The outer edge of the circle is done in single crochet - a very neat finish! The two doves are white polymer clay. The design is taken from an early Christian symbol found in the catacombs in Rome.
Sorry! You cannot clearly see the Christchild on a wisp of angel hair in the heart of the rose The base is a standard small square with curt edges to form a leaf the petals were cut into the edges of two circles, covered in random long and short stitch and crocheted round (the rough cut edges then disappear). Then - the under-twelves are recommended to get the help of a tame adult put a bit of cotton or linen over the edge of a medium hot iron and bend the end of the petals over it. The canvas can be made to kink without melting; but be prudent! And don’t try it on plastic canvas that has not yet been covered by embroidery!