'Ears of Wheat' Roundel

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This formal piece is based on a photograph of ears of wheat, but simplified to show the beauty of a simple shape.  The raised wheat ears themselves sparkle in any light, and look stunning in the sun.

The leaves and stems are worked with areas of couched Japanese gold thread, while the wheat ears are of bright check purl, laid over layers of felt to give shape and depth.  The 'whiskers' are of couched pearl purl.