I used thin material with a design to get the look of background wallpaper.
It was a pain to stitch on and then I tried a hoop which was nicer, but as I pulled to tighten it, it ripped the fabric.
Thank goodness it was far enough out, that it didn't matter. I was thinking of making it into a pillow.
Then I got the idea of shading in areas with walnut ink, not sure how I like that, didn't really shade.
So, I stopped to think about it and what to do with it and worked on my braided rug instead;)
Tomorrow I might take a wet rag to it and tone down the walnut ink.
The cardinal finally stayed outside when I was out with my camera.
Hard to take shots with the zoom, think I need a tripod and maybe some camera lens cleaner;)
You can see spots on his body where he got into scraps. I don't know what it is with the birds around here, but they are always fighting and will not share the bird feeders.
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Ummmm...I'm not seeing what you're not liking on that stitchery - I think it's pretty awesome. And I'm liking the walnut ink staining....Just my opinion! Smiles ~ Robin
I agree with Robin... I like it... but it is important you do too... beautiful cardinal - even with some war scars...
Hugz
Hi, Deb ~ just popping over to see if you ever found that pattern I was asking about. thanks ~
pam
Great looking stitching....I like it just how it is! The birds around here don't seem to want to share either :)
I really like it as it is but I know how you feel if you are not happy with it.
Cathy
I like the stitchery too. The subtle tones are really nice and the fabric you chose is perfect for the theme.
It's a great stitchery! I like the background fabric and the idea of walnut staining is a good one! Makes it look antique. Next time you stitch on a thin fabric, try doubling it up with a piece of muslin. That's what I'm doing with the quilt I am working on (as per the pattern instructions)
I think it's charming Debbie, I really like the background fabric but I know what you mean about stitching on something too thin. Have you ever tried Shape Flex by Pellon? It's a fusible muslin and I've started using it on all my stitcheries, it gives a really nice body to them. I don't use a hoop so I like the fusible - it stays put, lol. I love the shading you did on this.
Your pic of the cardinal turned out really good - I agree about the tripod but I hardly ever have mine with me, I just take as many pics as I can as quick as I can, lol, hoping ONE will turn out.
Debbie...I think your stitchery is beautiful..I enlarged it and I think it looks awesome! It looks like it was a lot of work and the background fabric does look like old wallpaper...nice stitching!
We have a squirrel that gets in our birdfeeder..heh doesn't like to share either!
Despite the problems with making your embroidery piece, I like the look that you got by doing unique things.
Hey the stitching is great! Love that red bird...we don't have very pretty birds here.
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Stitchery is stunning!! So elegant!
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