Nicola conjured this ornamented moth motif after spotting a shimmering ‘Mother-of-Pearl’ moth underneath a nettle leaf in the field behind her home. A masterclass in fine silk work embroidery with embellishments, the project features Split Stitch, Stem Stitch, Back Stitch, Satin Stitch and variations, Long and Short Shading and Bead Work.
Avonlea Moth
£57.50Price
35cm x 35cm cotton warp satin with printed moth motif (h: 28cm x w: 34cm)
35cm x 35cm white cotton lawn
Embroidery needles
DMC stranded cotton
Au Ver A Soie Soie d’Alger stranded silk
Au Ver A Soie Un Fil metallic filament
Glissen Gloss Rainbow blending filament
YLI Variagated quilting thread
Gutermann polyester sewing thread
Miyuki seed beads
Sequins
Benton and Johnson spangles