Finally I got around to finishing off the goldwork kit that I started with Becky Hogg on a two day course at Hampton Court. After having completed most of the major components the lion has sat in a hoop waiting for all those little fiddly bits to be worked on. So here is the result….
I am relatively happy with the piece, although the s-ing is a little rough around the edges, but I have learnt a number of new techniques. The piece has been finished off by mounting in a small hoop – but I have never been one for putting my work on the wall, so am not entirely sure what I am going to do with this now!
On the gardening front – I bought several little sculptures from a local artist named Emma Godden (so local – she was literally based almost at the bottom of my garden!) who was exhibiting her work as part of the Surrey Artist Open Studios. The nigella and poppy seed heads are now sitting happily in the main border along the path (a very grand title for a little flowerbed!). The seed pods look lovely and were very reasonably priced too, meaning ‘him indoors’ won’t be too unhappy with me!
Also thrown in a paeony in flower for good measure.
Stitch happy everyone!
absolutely fantastic! I just want to run my fingers over his tail & mane to feel the different textures and swirls lol.
Thank you Claire – I enjoyed the process of making it!
Your lion is fantastic! You should be really proud of him.
Thank you Catherine – looking forward to seeing your goldwork too!
Almost set up with a computer so not looking long now!
Beautiful finish! Love the lion on all the glitziness 😀 Those garden sculptures are adorable and your garden is lovely too!
Thank you Christina – the garden is not very big but I love to spend time in it!
I love it, it is so delicate. 🙂
Enjoy the garden, it is looking very calming and cheerful.
Thank you for your kind comments. The garden is certainly very green at the moment – all the spring flower have died back – but I do have a few summer blousy flowers to come.
He looks so cute. I love how his mane curls
Thank you Dima, it was a learning curve – but I really enjoy the processes in goldwork.
He’s a lovely lion! Much friendlier than the real thing…
Aww, thank you very much!
Your lion is lovely – and appears to be very regal.
The garden sculptures are fabulous. I’m very jealous!
Hi Kim, thank you. The garden sculptures are lovely aren’t they!
I saw Becky’s original of this piece today, and yours is beautifully done. Great job.
Thank you Sally – did you do a course with her or was this part of your certificate journey?
your lion is beautiful!
Thank you so much!