After the recent paint job, I went into a reorganization frenzy. In the process, I unearthed a trapunto/candlewicking kit. It was put out by the Creative Circle, circa 1986, and is called Still Life Trapunto. I got it from Ebay and started doing the flower filled pitcher as directed, using satin and stem stitches in white and beige floss. Despite almost always finishing what I start stitching, something about the design or maybe the way I was working it said "stop now!"
On this go-round, I decided to make it colorful by using over dyed and varigated floss for the peonies and other somewhat styalized flowers. For the most part, I'm happy with the way they look.
The eggs in the basket are supposed be backstiched after attaching another piece of fabric and then 'trapuntoed' (snip a place in the back and stuff the area). I'm toying with the idea of using different sized pieces of felt or padded satin stitches on the top of some of the eggs for a 3D effect. I'm stumped (little pun) about the color families of DMC thread and stitches I can use for the eggs. I've got a collection of crewel wools in white, beige, or brown as well. However, I don't want the 3D eggs to be the focal point, so please think about subtle coloring and 'stuffing.'