The backing fabric is a pretty wide back from Spotlight. Even though I really like it, and it works terrifically with the front - I can't help but wonder if it is slightly creepy.
Although the Invisifil thread I've used on the centre white section broke ALL. THE. TIME. I finally got this bit finished stitching at a seriously reduced speed. So hard to get nice curves and even stitching going this slow.
Switching to another thread, I did a variety of fillers on the butterfly wings... spirals...
Feathers...
Sort of a greek key design...
And a stipple following a wiggly stem...
The grey border/sashing I have done a couple of FMQ wiggly lines. I'm thinking about making this three lines, although you can hardly see it on the front, hence the back shot.
And the threads... a grey Wonderfil Invisifil 100wt in the sashing and a pretty pastel 40wt Gunold thread in the butterfly border. The thread that keeps breaking is an off-white Invisifil on a cone. The grey thread has been fine. One of the mysteries of FMQ.
The first day of the school holidays is traditionally tree trimming day. Nadia was in charge this time, although I heard Dylan giving his opinion along the way. This year it is all about the tinsel and the lights... hardly any decorations. Well... it does look pretty!
