Rachel WrightJul 10, 2023
I'm trying to stitch the velvet to the vilene so I can cut off all the build up of fabric, and maybe succeed in making this idea work!
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Rachel WrightJun 30, 2023

Another shot of the #ClumpOfViolets , just because I'm so happy with them!

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Show threadRachel WrightJun 23, 2023

Rejoice, rejoice!
Violets now cascading over the edge of the pot! There are a lot of stitches holding them down so that they cling and follow the shape, and I do think it works.

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Rachel WrightJun 23, 2023

I've spent the morning working on the violets, inserting them in their new fabric, and beginning to contrive the cascade. One of the leaves has winkled itself out of the fabric, so I'm pausing to regain calm and temper!

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Rachel WrightJun 22, 2023
Since the base fabric was so destroyed, I now have another piece of fabric covered in inktense and aloe vera gel. It will probably dry today, but I I'm taking no chances with my carefully made petals and leaves!
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Rachel WrightJun 22, 2023
This is why the violets don't cascade. When I made the little mound for them to sit on, I made it too close in size to the size of the leaves. So I've a bit of undoing to do!
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Rachel WrightMay 4, 2023

You may recall a bright idea I had, to bring together the violets and the daisy necklace under a parlour dome.
I had a go this morning, and it doesn't quite work, as yet. The velvet padded base and the height of the rope basket make everything feel a bit odd, and the mat of violets is too broad, and doesn't droop enough.
Safe to say, I have more thinking to do!

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