Back to the decorative

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I’ve been brooding about the differences between designs in a decorative style (for instance, things that you’d use on cushions or table linen) and pieces that are more “arty” – that you’d be more likely to frame and hang on the wall. Of course, some artists can work in both styles at the same time – for example, some designs by William Morris can be both decorative and “art”. But I enjoy working in both styles, and as it’s been a long time since I’ve posted strictly decorative patterns, here are a couple of pieces from a series of floral patterns that I did some time ago.

 

Floral number 1 - somewhat in the style of William Morris

 

 

Another from the Morris school of design

Because they were inspired by the work of William Morris, they have a rather “Victorian” feeling, and if I ever have the time, I might stitch them on some scatter cushions. It’s true that our house is anything but Victorian in design, but they might fit in anyway

 

 

Comments

[Suzanne]

LOVE these! They don't look strictly Victorian to me - they also have a kind of modern vibe. The pink and orange colors seem so up-to-date. Cushion covers adorned with these designs will look beautiful with any decorating style - but if you make them and don't think they fit - send them over to me!

[Gail Beam]

Hi Mia, These are beautiful designs! I love the colors that you used, but these designs would be beautiful stitched out in any color to fit anyone's decor. As your earlier commenter stated, they would be perfect for cushions, but they would also be perfect for bags or other items made from leather, faux leather, suede. canvas, etc . I can see the second design as a border when it is flipped 90 degrees and combined with another flipped 90 degrees and so on to form a border. Have a great week.

[Sandra Lane.]

Hi Mia, as Suzanne and Gail have already said, great deigns for a wide variety of fabrics and stitch outs. WELL DONE yet again.
Sandra.