"A
plate in the Victoria and Albert Museum was the inspiration
for this design. It is Welsh and dates from between 1811
and 1819, and is elegantly painted with a basket of full-blown
garden flowers. I loved the vibrant warmth of the blooms
but decided to leave out the basket. As a background to
the bouquet I decided on a very pale brocade, which works
effectively without introducing new colours. The border
was suggested by a chair seat from the V&A's textile
collection, dated 1737 and depicting a stylised vase of
flowers. From it I fitted various elements around the
bouquet, echoing its richness and making a good edge to
the pale brocade."
Jill
Gordon
The
tapestry is worked on 10 gauge canvas and the worked area measures
19½" x 19½" (48cm x 48cm) suitable for a
pillow or cushion.
MILLENNIA DESIGNS
Cathilas Farm, Abergorlech,
Carmarthenshire, West Wales SA32 7TB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1558 685096
email: millennia@millennia-designs.com