As Promised...

Sorry, this post is a little later than intended and possibly not up to my usual standard, as I’ve been suffering with a cold-virus-thingy that has really taken it out of me… I’ve not even had the energy to pick up my knitting! But here goes…

It’s been long awaited, but I think it’s finally safe to reveal the details of the secret commission I told you I’d been working on back in February, (gosh, was it really that long ago… I am sorry!).

A dear friend of mine, upon launching my Facebook page, asked if I was able to make a custom designed cushion, as a birthday gift for her Sister.

The brief was to make a 12-inch square, cream cushion, hand embroidered with the word ‘Sisters’, embellished through two red love hearts. 

Doodles
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So I started out by doing some doodles.

This prompted my friend to detail her brief a little more…

Thumbnail Sketches

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Which called for some thumbnail sketches to determine the kind of type and the positioning of hearts. (She chose ‘3’ and ‘B’)

Computer scale-drawing

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Decisions made, I scaled the design up on the computer, giving me a guide for sizing and positioning and allowing me to use this typeface as basis for the decorative lettering.

Final Design

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And with my design drawn up to size, I was ready to begin stitching…

Cushion front
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Cushion back
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Please note: at this point in time, I am not accepting commissions, for I am busy making stock for the launch of my Folksy shop in July 2013.

Keep up to date with my progress on Facebook and/or Twitter or to see more of my work, please visit my website.

Thanks for dropping by,

Abby