Hydrangea Mixed Media

Painted Paper Stitched Flowers Sewn onto Fabric

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/hydrangea-mixed-media • Posted by Handmade and Heritage

Inpsired by a love of Hydrangeas.

You will need

Watercolor Paint Vermilion And Phthalocyanine Blue Mediera Silk Thread 1003 Paintbrush Pencil(s) Suitable Fabric (I Used A Linen Style Cotton) Embroidery Hoop (Size Optional But I Used 6.5 Inch Diameter) Needle Old Or Damaged Book Scissors Backing Material Cardboard Or Backing Felt

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Description

Inpsired by a love of Hydrangeas.

Instructions

1. 

   Draw and cut petal shapes. Start with around 40 petal but you may need more or less for different sized hoops.

2. 

   Paint one side of each petal individually. I would recommend two light coats of colour and fade the colour towards the tip of the petal.

3. 

   Using one strand of embroidery thread stitch the petal detailing. They can all vary in design and they don't need to be perfectly stitched. Note that I have folded each petal slightly to create a better 3d effect.

4. 

   rrange four petals onto your fabric and stitch into place.

5. 

   Keep layering flowers until you have covered your fabric or are happy with how it looks - you can add more or less to suit your own taste.

6. 

   Finish off the back with either backing felt or do as I have done and slot in a piece of cardboard. If you prefer you can cover the cardboard in decorative paper but I liked how this looked so left it plain. Attach a piece of ribbon or string to the top of the hoop and hang proudly in your home.