The wrapped Ceylon stitch ribbons are quite a statement in themselves but this little book cover is about to get a whole lot blingier!
The space between and around the ribbons is covered entirely in real gold spangles, each attached with an antique opal glass bead.
I began by working around the edges of the spaces to be filled, starting in the corners or awkward spaces and adjusting the spangles between to leave the minimum space between but not overlapping as much as possible.
© Rachael Kinnison/Carol-Anne Conway
I then filled the remaining space trying to avoid obvious rows forming. The beads were so tiny that I could not fit the needle through some of them however I had been supplied a generous amount so this did not become an issue.
© Rachael Kinnison/Carol-Anne Conway
For various reasons, it took me nearly two months to apply all of the spangles but it was a process that I enjoyed. Like couching, I settled into a rhythm and found it relatively relaxing.
© Rachael Kinnison/Carol-Anne Conway
In the images, the wrapped Cylon stitch ribbons become a little lost among the spangles. I real life they are more evident. The overall effect is bedazzling!
Happy Stitching
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