First of all, it's likely that the "virus" I mentioned last week was probably due to an over-reaction by someone's over-enthusiastic virus protection software. It probably couldn't tell the difference between a .pes file and a virus! In any case, it was all a fuss about nothing and there was no virus to worry about. I hope I didn't scare people about it
Now back to embroidery designs. I've always liked the complicated but delicate designs of the mille fleurs tapestries that were done round about the 15th century – in style they're sort of mid-way between medieval and renaissance, I suppose.
Mille fleurs – the real thing
It's the combination of plants and flowers and animals and birds that appeals to me, and some time ago I did quite a lot of designs in something like the same style. I haven't visited the style for several years, but the other day, for some reason, I felt an irresistible urge to do another one, and it didn't take me long to put together this little mille fleur quail.
Mille fleurs – a modern version
To give it an authentic look I really should have stitched it out on a dark background, but as it was just a spur-of-the-moment impulse I didn't bother. Next time I stitch it out, though, I'll try to make it look a little more like its 15th century original inspiration
Hi Mia, you always have an inspiring piece of historical artwork or design to share with us, and I enjoy learning about them. The mille fleur quail embroidery design that you digitized in the 15th century style has a historical yet modernistic look to it. AS always, it is a beautiful rendition with your own interpretation of an awesome historical tapestry.
a very nice rendition of the quail I do like the historical tapestry and the one you did suits the mille fleur quail love what you do Mia