Do you remember I said I had been making hexagons? Did I tell you they were for something special? I think I did. This is the start, the beginning of probably one of the most important things I will ever make......a pouch for my daughter to use on her wedding day. She asked....I hadn't dared to presume.
I have been thinking about this process with the Simply Stitch 2 group, discussing various aspects and designing placement with them etc. The hexagon piece consists of cross stitched text, cut up rendering the words private. These words will be known only to myself and Helen.....along with the simply stitch 2 group. They are sworn to secrecy on pain of death.
The main body of this is Dupion Silk. The hexagon circle is the base. Spilling from the base is beautiful lace I bought a few years ago in San Francisco. It was ridiculously expensive but I knew that one day I would need it for something....Helen's wedding day is that day. The ribbon? It is special ribbon......enough said....
I intend to embroider, to encrust this with stitch. I will keep you posted as I make progress. I am on a deadline.....