3D from Lois

That 3-D affect!
Another great project, this time from Lois.

Our thanks Lois for sharing!
Lois writes:

Ecard 1
Daisy
or Flower

I have done LOTS of 3D flowers - my favorite being from Ecard1.

	1.	When doing the daisy or that flower that looks like a globe thistle (22), I start with a layer or 2 of organza - occassionally I use Solvy or Avalon on top.
	2.	On the daisy I do the 1st color, on the globe thistle I do the first 2 colors (Normally both the same color - makes them look more like a side view of a crysthamum)
	3.	After those colors are done, I trim around the organza (I've learnt not to go to deeply as the petals wilt after a wash or two if too much organza is removed!)
	4.	On the globe flower design I leave some fabric at the bottom, for the leaves to stitch through to hold it to my garment! Then I start stitching the flowers on the garment.
	5.	If I want a multi layered look I do the petals (again) on the base fabric) If I'm not going with as heavy a design I don't resttich the petals, I simply determine where the center is & hold the petals in place before the thread of the center or petals tacks them in place.

Ecard 1 Pansy		I have also done the pansy
	1.	For the pansy, I use felt for the lower section of flowers. I used a yellow felt last time.
	2.	I stitched out color 2 on the felt. Then went back to my base garment & stitched color 1 & then I placed my lower petals in place & stitched out color 4 & 5.

Ecard 26 Butterfly		I've also done the butterfly from card 26 (design 35).
	1.	I decreased the size as much a possible, used a 60 weight thread, stitched out only the outline stitches, then carefully placed it & started stitching out the antanae, then placed wings under the needle when the design got to the body part. I have stitched butterflies on various colors of organza as well as craft tulle. (thus different colors of wings) I often break the rules & don't use a stabilizer, or just lay a scrap of solvy over the area I'm working on.

I've done 3D work on the #1+ & the Rose. The new daisy on the D1 would be very nice as well. It seems that anything simple seems to work, seems best with satin stitch. I'm not so sure about designs from card 17 & I know card 12 didn't have any designs that worked for me.

I think I'd like to toss in a "few" bugs too...after all...what's a garden with no bugs? I've been looking at the bug on the D1 thinking it would be very cute with puffy foam under some of those spots on it's shell! I would try to reduce his size, as he is too big for the flowers from ecard1 Hope this was clear - if not - write & ask for clarification!

Lois L and her Superman Gord
Steinbach, Manitoba, CANADA

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