Another fabric collage

Loved the first McKenna Ryan fabric collage I did so much that I made another. Again started by "shopping my stash". Being Thrifty :-)

Here's the background pieced and the applique pieces fused down.

The flowers before and after stitching - click on the photos to really see the difference

I gave the dragonfly a bit of extra sparkle by outlining it with metallic thread.

I had all the stitching done and should have been at framing stage, but I just knew it wasn't finished. Left it for a day and when I came back it was obvious the bird needed detailing with metallic thread and a bead for the eye.

Once I added that bead I realised I needed beads in a few other places!

before beading

And now it's finished :-)

and it has a co-ordinating card

I love that even though these are McKenna Ryan patterns, I have made them my own.

The first was given for my mum & dad's 50th wedding anniversary, and this second is being delivered as a 50th birthday present this weekend.