Another friend has just returned with some interesting embroidery from Sri Lanka. The first is from a charity group who use this to help women earn some money. The embroidery seems to have been stitched by inexperienced embroiderers but still has a lot of charm.
I like the use of the pieces of Ada cloth as the saddle.
This piece has embroidery from a more experienced stitcher.
Those solid colours used in the outlines are bias binding that you buy in the habidashery dept. They are held in place with fly stitch. Very effective.
They're charming - especially the little elephant!
Posted by: Rachel | September 19, 2012 at 07:05 PM
I love the rooster, he looks so proud of his tail...
Posted by: nays | September 19, 2012 at 07:19 PM
Some nice stitching ideas.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | September 19, 2012 at 10:44 PM
He is nice.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | September 19, 2012 at 10:45 PM
they look incredible to me! i don't find any lack of experience in the technqiue, they are charming!
Posted by: Anna | September 27, 2012 at 04:18 PM
I also think they are beautiful .
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | September 27, 2012 at 07:54 PM