Leamington Branch Member Commended in "Stitch" Competition

The recent "Stitch" magazine competition, 'Blooming Marvellous' challenged stitchers to create a piece of work inspired by flowers or gardens.  Branch Member, Jenny Archer, received a commendation for her piece called 'Sea Holly'.

Jenny says:
"I had started a piece at the workshop tutored by Stephanie Redfern in July 2012 and decided to finish that off and enter it.  I called it 'Sea Holly'.  

"I hand dyed the background fabric, the leaves and stems and flower heads were bondawebbed on. The flower heads were stuffed from the back - I think that is called Trapunto work but don't quote me on that as I am not sure, and covered in French knots and beads. The spikes on the leaves were sewn using a straight stitch. The piece was then stitched onto a navy blue quilted background."


The competition received 72 entries and Jenny's piece was singled out for a commendation - her name is listed on the EG/Stitch website.  There were 8 commendations altogether, along with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize and a highly commended.

Here are a couple of pictures of the beautiful piece - rightly Commended!

Sea Holly, Jenny Archer

Sea Holly, detail