A Tapestry Cushion...part 2

Quick blog tonight...even though it's getting late I'm still in full flow...writing my shop policies and product descriptions.



Yesterday I showed you the tapestry my Grandma had been working on.

Most of it was complete...the edges just needed tidying up.






I was lucky enough to inherit her fabulous stash of tapestry wool.

I just needed to decide which colours to use.

I marked out the edges I would work to. I did this by drawing round an oval basket that is just the right size.

Then I choose green wool for the top and a dark marine blue for the bottom edge. The green is already in the tapestry so blends in more. The blue isn't; I decided to go for a contrasting colour to highlight what had already been done.


I also stitched with a tighter tension. When you run your fingers across the tapestry you can feel the difference between my Grandma's stitching and my own. It really makes her work stand out more.

Tomorrow I'll show you the finished tapestry.

Until tomorrow,
Nic xx