The colors of the tapestry reminded me of Daisy Buchanan's cousin Nick Carraway's house that fateful summer day for her long awaited reunion with Jay Gatsby. The little cottage filled with white roses in silver vases, and the dreamy filmy quality of the rain, and the gauze curtains blowing in the breeze.
The ribbon work and silk ribbon embroidery was stitched following the pattern of the tapestry fabric. 2mm, 4mm and 7mm new and vintage ribbons were used in the embroidery along with silk button hole twist and hand dyed Wildflower threads.
The collar is stitched with a vintage tatted lace, and embellished with ribbon worked flowers. New and vintage glass beads, fresh water pearls, metal charms and glass buttons were added to the ribbon worked designs.
The jewelry ensemble worn with this vest is Cornwall in the Springtime. |
