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Thursday 31 January 2013

Kims's Mirror from Ontario, Canada


This embroidered mirror backing wrought by Kim, displays an expert variety of needlework techniques. Most striking is the pretty floreate border composed of a garland of bullion rose and blue flowers, french knot and set pearl buds and laisy-daisy leaves. This floral concept has extended beyond the edges of the mirror and its looped picots suggest the rim of a woven basket. We are now looking down on the top of a basket lined with flowers. And look again, and you will see the central area has been meticulously over stitched to create a wonderfully basket-woven surface. Such a lovely conceit and so beautifully worked. I hope you are very proud of yourself, Kim in Ontario!

3 comments:

  1. Beautiful design, awesome technique - love it Kim!

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  2. These mirror designs are just beautiful!
    JeannieinDallas

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  3. What a stunning piece of needlework. There are some really talented people out there :-)

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