The Pearl Rose

This appeared on a glove in “Fashion in Detail 1700-1800”

I had more photos, but they’ve disappeared from my camera (!)
A base of white felt, with 5 x 45 degree triangles cut out of the edge so the green silk can lie flat between each of the petals.
Outlining in Grecian Twist
(described by Tanya Berlin here : http://www.berlinembroidery.com/goldworkthreads1.htm#grecian

I was surprised at the small amount of difference between the fine and medium Grecian twists. The fine twist is used in the “inner” flower.
I learnt how to handle Grecian Twist from Country Bumpkin A-Z. It’s easy.
I will need to do a raised centre of some sort, since it didn’t exactly end up circular.
I’m just starting to add pearls. I’m simply sewing through each pearl twice using a bead needle and thread.