Close-up of a central bouquet. Composition: Hydrangea and poppy pods. Technique Breakdown: Hydrangea: The flower head is composed of hundreds of individual 4-petal florets. Each petal is a tiny Satin Stitch oval in pale cornflower blue. Poppy Pods: The large round pods are filled with Tatami Stitch in a circular direction (contoured tatami) in sepia tones to show roundness. The ribs on the pods are raised Stem Stitch lines. Leaves: The leaves have a "sketchy" look, created by loose Backstitch hatching instead of solid fill. Stems: The thick bunch of stems at the bottom is held together by a "string" of Chain Stitch in cream. Vibe: Artistic contrast between the solid Tatami pods and delicate Satin flowers.