A change of style ?

Wanting to make a change in my work, 

if not style, then in the method of working with fabric and thread.

 Looking at my sketch books I had always made quick realistic

sketches of flowers, before embroidering them.

These cone flowers were in a pot as I drew them.

 Looking at all sides of some zinnias on this page.

But I wanted to change........

 I started putting down ideas for non-realistic flowers in a sketch book.

 Starting with bright colors and fabrics I began creating these stylized flowers.

 Since I have always loved the Dutch and Flemish still-lifes 

I planned to create my own non-realistic version of a classic.

Several insects had to be included.

 And branches with leaves. Leaves are sewn through 

the center vein so may stand out from the dark background.

 I broke with my non-realistic idea when it came to the vase 

and embroidered an image of a vase that I own.

I did not add shadows, though, so it is flat.

 The vase needed to sit on something besides a table 

so, I stacked some books and worked out fictitious titles for them.

 My still-life needed a plate and a bowl to add 

some balance to the whole composition.

The result is titled Satirical Stillness.

It is approximately 44 by 54 inches.

The falling leaves can be changed in positions.

I doubt my friends will think I succeeded in creating 

a non-realistic image, but I was trying. 

Probably this idea will not become a series.