Roses part two

Many of you seem to be well under way as far as the roses are concerned ...hooray!  BUT, it also seems to be bringing some challenges too.  After reading your comments on our Flickr group, I'll try to address some of the issues that are causing some hiccups.

• First area of consternation seems to be the centers...think in terms of shapes with multiple straight edges, but not a square.  Try wedges, triangles, a hexagon, anything with a straight edge you can sew on. 
• I don't recommend you trying to precut the your "petals"...because each little piece needs to fit the space available on the edge of the flower center.
• Estimate the piece you will need, cut, sew, press, repeat!
• Another area of concern seems to be the trimming of your flowers.  Using a small square ruler, I make small rotations with the ruler, and cut, cut, cut. 
• It's better to make multiple small cuts (about 12 to 15) per flower, than trying to make the flower circular with too few cuts.  Use scissors if you are more comfortable with that process.
• How are you doing in regards to color?  Before you have too many flowers made, lay your flowers on your background to make any necessary adjustments in terms of value, color, etc. 

Your backgrounds are looking great, it's so exciting to start to see your little bouquets come to life.

I hope you are having fun, and enjoying this improvisational process of creating flowers!

Cherri

Comments

[Lisa Gray]

Thank you for the tips. I have made several roses, maybe 40 now, and keep on making them because I am making the large and the small. Having fun all the while!