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Sunday 25 September 2016

Peacock Mat


Two years after I started it, the Peacock mat, my Phase 4 Japanese Embroidery piece, is finished. For a large portion of the time this has been a background work in progress project and a fair chunk has been done while demonstrating at craft fairs.


A wide range of beads were used in this design. Seeing it come to life as each different colour was added, was very rewarding. The kit came only with a design sheet and a picture of the finished mat, so some judgement was needed when deciding which beads to put where. This means that every version of the design will be slightly different and personal to the embroiderer who worked on it.


If I was making it up into a mat I would need to add tassels on the corner but I think I will probably get it framed.



4 comments:

Wendy said...

Wow! This is absolutely stunning! Well done on finishing this, 2 years is nothing for such an epic piece!

Wendy said...

Wow! This is absolutely stunning! Well done on finishing this, 2 years is nothing for such an epic piece!

H Gotts said...

Gorgeous! Congrats on finishing it!

tpotty28 said...

Such a stunning piece. Will look fantastic framed. You'll need more wall space soon!