I worked the running stitches for the whole rectangle first
because I wanted to get the rows of stitches to line up. For the top three
rectangles I used blue running stitches. In the bottom one I used the rainbow
variegated thread to see which would look more like a bright sunset.
The whipping was done afterwards. I used the same blue as the background for the top. I used variegated threads for the rest. When I was done I took a look at the four pieces together. I was most interested in the blue variegated rectangle. I thought it was a nice scene and would be a good size for a brooch.
To make the brooch I had to cut the pieces up to cut out the rectangle but decided that it was worth it. I snipped the
corners off to reduce bulk and cut out a cardboard and a felt rectangle the same size as the
embroidery. The fabric is strung over the cardboard as described in my post
Goldwork Ornament and a brooch pin is attached on the back.
I made the sun at the end after trying out the rectangles. I wanted to see how it would work filling in another shape since running stitch curves around so nicely. I worked from the outside in and started a new row each round rather than making a swirl. I used yellow for the running stitch base and a variegated yellow-orange thread for whipping over top.
