I have been continuing with my goldwork bird whilst the rain hammers down outside (so much for the British summer!), mostly working on the cutwork leaves. From a distance they look quite tidy, but under closer inspection I am a little disappointed. I know the theory – if you cut the pieces too long they will buckle and crack, too small and you will not fill the space – but in practice I just can’t get it right!
I think I am getting the hang of s-ing, but, because of the order that we did things in, I am finding that I keep catching the little shards and causing them to crack.
I have used super lizerine to outline the body of the bird – this is like pearl purl except finer and tougher to stretch and cut. I have learnt a lot by sewing this little piece but, as with everything, I would probably do a lot better on a second attempt.
sweetfallenangels 
It looks beautiful to me!
I’m sure your cutwork will be better next time. I’m finding that the more I do it the better it comes out. Plus, your leaves are harder because you have to cover a lot more area as the padding is higher.
I am sure you are right – I have just got to that point where I do not want to take it out (but know I probably should!).
It looks lovely! I’ve on,y ever done the one metallic work project, so everything is very new to me. And you are correct, as with most things we do, the more we do it the better we get, but it’s always nice to start with such a wonderful project! You have me thinking that I had best do another project before the RSN one!
I am glad that I did this project – and with the help of a tutor – as they are on hand to explain why something is not working. But as with anything practice makes perfect.
wow! It’s looking stunning. I’m pretty sure you’re the only person that will examine it closely enough to see the mistakes, I think you’ve done an amazing job.
Thank you, but you know what it is like with your own piece of work – you can always see your mistakes.