I say MAY because I want to see it in the daylight tomorrow before I decide for good. I have done a lot of metallic stitching today and stopped before dinner so I did not overdo. I THINK I am happy with it now. I introduced the reddish-purply colour over the big blue petal in the foreground and if I like it in the morning, I plan to use Elaine Quehl's instructions for doing a strip facing to finish it.
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This is as close as I am to finishing now. It does not crop to 4X6 very well but you do get the idea. |
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Just the centre part to show some finished detail. |
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These two are basically the same but you may see one better than you see the other. There is a LOT of metallic stippling on this blue petal in Slate and Cranberry Metallic and Fuchsia Glitter thread- all Superior products |
I HAVE to say once again - and I am NOT selling it or anything like that- that Superior's Metallics and Glitter lines are marvellous to work with. I crank the upper tension back to .75-1.0 , put in a fresh #90 Titanium needle- and never have a moment's grief. It is really great stuff. I only wish you could see the shimmery flush of red and slate across the surface of this petal better. I guess it has to be seen in person to truly appreciate it. You are all cordially invited to tea for a good look.
BTW, for the strip facing instructions, see Elaine's blog at
elainequehl.blogspot.com and see the sidebar for the Strip Facing post.
That is truly beautiful work. I love the colors! Will you make it into a piece of wall art? I think it is amazing.
ReplyDeleteooh! thanks for the invite! :) Amazing work and I'm glad to hear about the Superior threads and needles.
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