...a little more progress but am not convinced this is exactly what I want. I'm actually trying to keep things simple this time, taking into account that this and the squirrel will eventually be finished into pillow tops.(The Very Velvet should hold up to that even if someone DARES to rest upon one which is doubtful...highly doubtful.) Having said that, it's a bit challenging keeping things simple in the needlework world don't you think? I often fall prey to the concept of trying to make things look fairly realistic which doesn't have to happen all of the time. It's a habit I'd like to break and feel comfortable with doing so.
Speaking of the squirrel I've had a notion that I could stitch him along with the raccoon....maybe instead of getting started on my aforementioned Christmas Whimsy canvas??? Well maybe I won't happen to have another set of 12x12" stretchers available. Just maybe the Christmas Whimsy is already on a set of 12x12"s. Just saying. :) In either case here are the threads I am planning for squirrel. Oh, wouldn't the tails be great done in turkey work? Did I really just say that and document it on the Internet. Oh No She Di'nt.
Well have a fun weekend everyone, relax and enjoy safely everything you do. I hope your weather is favorable for stitching too.....if it isn't yet, it soon will be.
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Thanks for posting the companion squirrel piece. They will make a darling set. I'm currently stitching a geisha's hair in a non-realistic way and it's going ok, so feel free to do the same on your piece. You are right. Realism is a great guide to choosing stitches and threads but you don't have to do that all the time.
ReplyDeleteOoohhhh ... this is wonderful, and it comes at the perfect time. I'm on the lookout for the *perfect* Airedale canvas, and I've given a lot of thought to stitching it when I find it. I, too, have thought about the complications of pillows and the velvet captures the texture and the movement of the coat, without providing undue snag invitations. beautiful work!!! RobinG in Indiana
ReplyDeleteDo the Turkey Work!!! I've never done it, so I want to needlepoint vicariously thru your blog;)
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