A Light Box with Stitched Leaves

This example of using scraps and stitched leaves has been created by sandwiching textured scraps of yarn and stitched maple leaves in a circle of silk organza. Polyester organza could also be used but silk organza has a more mat finish which I prefer when mounted in a window for the light to shine through. Once the basic pieces had been assembled, I used a metal hoop, cut the organza in a circle slightly larger than the hoop and then folded the edges over the hoop and stitched it in place. I have finished around the edges by binding on pine needles and embellishing with some beads