Project
Crocus Sativus
by Lesley Turpin-Delport
Detailed botanical study of the saffron crocus inspired by Redouté.
Instructions
Printed Magazine
Inspirations Issue 83
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Digital Pattern
Crocus Sativus - i83 Digital
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Description
The muted shades of violet and blue found in this tantalizing flower give little indication of the vibrant golden yellow spice that originates from its centre.
The saffron crocus is usually grown for the richly coloured stigmas that impart both flavour and colour but this specimen is stitched using a variety of silk, cotton and wool threads on a background of silk dupion.
Trapunto quilting, surface embroidery and needlelace stitches have been utilised to recreate Redouté’s superb botanical watercolour of this charming flower.
Additional Information
- Product Type
- Project
- Designer
- Lesley Turpin-Delport
- Technique
- Surface Embroidery
- Project Type
- Framed Embroidery
- Publication
- Inspirations
- Issue Number
- 083
- Finished Project Measures
25cm x 16.5cm wide (10" x 6 1/2")