So heres the finished result - I've taken a swatch of Swaffer Peonies fabric, and cut off a separate leaf from another part in the design to create a leaf-mimic creature from it. I've also used some Goldwork techniques using Copper Passing thread for the insect legs and antennae - I learned these last week on a Royal School of Needlework Course at Hampton Court Palace. I was so lucky to have been taught by Helen McCook, one of the lovely ladies who worked on "The Dress" for the Royal wedding 2 weeks ago. The ladies who made the dress have studied for years and are real experts on some of the dying traditional crafts. I can throughly recommend the courses to all though!
Time Taken - 1 hour approx
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