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Dragon & Ferret – Water colours & Embroidery

I seem to be enjoying the combination of water colours and embroidery. This piece features my own design of a “dragon” with a ferrety familiar. It features HUNDREDS of French knots!

Stitch list:

  • Outlines – Back stitch
  • Frock – Lazy daisy, chain stitch, minor couching
  • Ferret – Seed stitch (high density)
  • Dragon head, arms & cape – FRENCH KNOTS! In 4 shades of blue.
  • Hair – Couching stitch (good for creating curves)
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