Finally, Finished Fish

I do love a bit of alliteration.

Result

 All of the fish are now complete and are currently residing in their own handmade gift box awaiting selection.

The beading reflects the pattern of the damask fabric.

The embellishments are asymmetrical and unique to each fish.

This hopefully makes for a more interesting piece.

An aerial view.

They are subtly fragranced with a romantic blend of the essential oils ylang ylang, bergamot and patchouli.

I rather thought they looked like koi in a pool.

 Each bead and sequin is individually attached and fastened off for a secure finish.

These handmade soft sculptures or dolls are embellished with a variety of beads and sequins. They are designed to enhance a room setting and to add a decorative accent to compliment a special cushion, bed or for display where the light can catch it for an attractive sparkle. 

As a point of interest I have noted down some specifics with regard to the making process.  I have possibly been a little remiss in my accuracy as I didn't check each fish after finishing and have adopted a more generalized approach based on the ivory fish.  Each fish is produced from thirty-two pattern pieces some of which are the foundation pieces and can not be seen.  They are embellished with one hundred and fifty-eight sequins, three hundred and eighty glass seed beads all attached by one thousand and eighty hand-stitches, which equates to a lot of woman hours spent sewing.

That's enough carping on. 

Till next time.