There are a lot of Indian elements in this piece of embroidery but it is still typically Sri Lankan. I love that the embroiderer has incorporated Yo yos or Suffolk Puffs into her piece.
The stitching is not complicated at all. The yo yo is held in place with a fly stitch/ chain stitch combination with chain stitches in a contrasting colour worked between the arms Then another fly stitch worked out from the bottom of each chain arm of the original combination. Then the direction is reversed and fly stitch is worked in descending size finishing with a straight stitch. I like the twisted buttonhole bars that have been worked to keep the centre of the yo yos together.
What is a bit tricky is getting those 15 points evenly spaced. I wonder if they measured it or was it just estimated? I'm going to have to try this design.
They do look good - such a simple concept, yet susceptible to endless variation!
Posted by: Rachel | March 27, 2012 at 02:36 AM
I had thought about putting them along the edge of an apron, or around a bag. Such a good way to use the puffs.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | March 27, 2012 at 08:51 AM
I love these! And yes, so many possible variations.
Posted by: jenclair | March 30, 2012 at 01:38 AM
They just look so balanced, it makes the heart sing.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | March 30, 2012 at 07:01 AM
That's so neat... I bought stuff like that when we adopted Callie, then I threw it out!!!!! OOOOH..Pam
Posted by: Pam | March 30, 2012 at 12:19 PM
I just love it. Im using it in a new design Im working on.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | March 30, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Bonne idée.
très joli
Posted by: Elisabeth | April 01, 2012 at 07:49 PM
Merci Elisabth
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | April 01, 2012 at 10:23 PM