I recently began making the “bracks” for my Gladiola Project and thought I might share with you how I eliminate the necessity of bending the wire into to create the tip of leaves, etc.
These bracks are created with the “basketweave” stitch, which resembles burlap. They are made with one single wire down the center. There is a single vein one each side (back and front).
The secret is cutting the wire about 3/8 inch long, Then applying glue and gently pulling it down into the foundation chain (which is sc over wire) of the leaf.
It’s just that simple.
I will upload the pattern for these leaves shortly. In the mean time you can check out my post on the Basketweave stitch if you are interested in creating something similar.
Happy creating!!
KT
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