MY MY I've been plugging away on this rooster canvas from CanvasWorks for many a moon now. The canvas is handsomely stitched painted, so I can't blame the years of slow progress on a poorly painted canvas. It's just darned big. And primarily stitched in basketweave. Not to mention I've had a few other stitching interruptions along the way. But I am determined to get this done THIS YEAR. I'd like to say this month, but we're already 3/4 the way through September.
The canvas is 16x16" on 14 count canvas. I've used a lot of Silk 'n Ivory (the cream background, the dark navy border, the light navy border) and the copper border is a done by laying long lengths of Silk'n Ivory all across the canvas border, taking care to mitre the corners and then couching with #16 copper Kreinik Braid. The chicken wire is also done in the Braid. The tail feathers have really been calling my name, stitch me stitch me next, and I've been trying to maintain control whilst stitching the tedious borders. Maybe I'll indulge in the tail once I've completed 2 of the 4 borders. I have a 3-D technique in mind for the tail. I love this beautiful canvas, but I will be glad when I've finished it so I can move on to something new.
For some reason, Blogger, isn't allowing readers to enlarge the photo. I am not sure why, I wanted you to see things a little more clearly (not too close, just a little closer). I'll figure out what I've done wrong uploading the photo and try to get a few close-up shots too. Thanks for visiting today, wish me luck that I don't run out of steam on this labor intensive project. See you soon.
For some reason, Blogger, isn't allowing readers to enlarge the photo. I am not sure why, I wanted you to see things a little more clearly (not too close, just a little closer). I'll figure out what I've done wrong uploading the photo and try to get a few close-up shots too. Thanks for visiting today, wish me luck that I don't run out of steam on this labor intensive project. See you soon.
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Welcome back!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe the photo will not enlarge because of the original size?? I found that if I reduce the picture before I post sometimes it does not get bigger on the blog. Just a quick idea. I LOVE rooster stuff, so I must prod you to finish!!
Sometimes blogger just does things like that and needs a kick in the patoot--Jane's word, I think! Do try again...he looks fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies. I went back in and re-downloaded the picture and it seems to have corrected the problem. I gave it a slight kick in the patoot first, however!
ReplyDeleteHi Madonna,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from you again!
He is looking great and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the tail feathers. :-)
If you find him slow going, how about stitching one thread or for a specified amount of time before going on to something else. You'll make a little bit of progress every day but eventually he will get done. That's what I do when I get to a frustrating or slow project. :-)
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Thanks Cyn, Excellent advice. For his tail feathers I stitched everything in tent, then added the feathers over the stitching with a specialty thread. I haven't finished him totally but will post a picture and details once I do.
ReplyDeleteThanks again.
Madonna