I have long been meaning to try a few applique/embroidery pictures of buildings. I had initially intended to start with our own humble home, but after recently visiting Prince Charles’ residence of Highgrove I felt inspired to set my sights a little higher. Photography is understandably not allowed in the grounds of Highgrove House and, although I loved every minute of the tour, I was itching to record the place somehow…and so here is my first building portrait (I don’t think my beach hut pictures and bags count!).
This is the view along thyme walk (the thymes having been planted by HRH Prince Charles himself, our guide informed us!). I really loved making this picture and my head is full of ideas for more!
The gardens at Highgrove are amazing – each ‘room’ has a different feel and the attention to detail is incredible. What I wouldn’t give to be allowed free reign to wander around the gardens one early morning with my camera…!
Sue that is just lovely!! Great work 🙂 is it all by hand? or a bit of free motion?
Thanks Marie – it is all free motion, no hand stitching at all (which feels a bit like cheating…)
Ooh no, I’ve had a bash and it takes a lot of control to get good results! Looks super.
Thanks Marie.
Where is your shop in Bath? Just read about it in the WI magazine.
Hi – I don’t have a physical shop, but I do sell online on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DeereyMe
The online shop is closed as I am away on holiday at the moment and it will open again on Sunday 12th – you may also like to see my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DeereyMe
Sue.x
That’s gorgeous Sue, have you seen Anne Mieke Mein’s work?
Thanks Simone. I hadn’t seen Anna Mieke Mein’s work but have now googled her and wow!! Her work is amazing!