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Tivoli
is the second of my Garden Series of geometric designs. This
series was named because the outlines resemble some of the designs
used in traditional formal gardens. As in predecessor Twickenham,
the garden paths here are outlined in a Flip-flop Diagonal Hungarian
that creates a soft "rickrack" edge. The interior
fillings in the shapes created use a variety of needlework techniques
that include couching and open canvas patterning along with
what appears to be blackwork. However, the blackwork areas can
be executed in either reversible blackwork or in an open oblong
cross arrangement that is easierand much quicker. The original
model is executed in complementary shades of mauve and green
to suggest a garden setting. However, almost any two colors
can be combined to make a successful design as long as similar
value contrasts are maintained in the threads chosen. Finished
Design Size: 6.5 " square. |