I am not sure if the date is off, or if it is from the bad angle, so need to count that out.
In the original, the lady is a bit higher, I missed a few stitches. So, her hand should be above the flower, not on it.
The backing is way too white for me, so I aged it with walnut spray. I need to decide how to frame it or something I can make it into. I also need to remember to press out the seam, before I age it;) I did want more of a spotted look, so I will spritz it and iron it out with a towel, that should do the trick.
Congratulations! I love the effect of the walnut ink.
ReplyDeleteIt is looking great.The walnut spray makes such a wonderful difference to it. I don't think the walnut spray is available in AUS.I would like to get this effect on my xstitches so I will try a spare piece of linen first before I spray mine with Parisian Browning Essence which I know works on cotton.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Debbie! I like it better aged too. I'm thinking this piece is calling for a frame and a nice place on a wall...
ReplyDeleteDebbie ~
ReplyDeleteThe walnut spray makes a world of difference! Very sweet. I agree that it will make a wonderful framed piece.
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Lauren
A great piece Debbie! A lot of stitching. I love it aged too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful. Wouldn't know that there were any mistakes in it at all! I think that walnut spray did the trick!
ReplyDeleteLove it, Deb! It's perfect just the way it is, mistakes and all. And that walnut ink stain really makes a difference, doesn't it?
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It looks great, Debbie. The flower with her hand on it is larger too... she must have given it special attention & care to make it grow so well. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same...if something is too white it must be aged to provide warmth.
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