tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post1348368079442573669..comments2023-06-09T03:17:38.255-04:00Comments on WELCOME to the CHILLY HOLLOW NEEDLEPOINT ADVENTURE: Miko's LipsThe Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-1522728544957604082011-09-23T09:19:38.461-04:002011-09-23T09:19:38.461-04:00Lovely effect on the lips! Thanks for sharing all...Lovely effect on the lips! Thanks for sharing all the details on how to achieve this effect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-9085686695494726712011-09-22T22:09:32.777-04:002011-09-22T22:09:32.777-04:00Go for it, Wendy! Doing Bob the Builder and havin...Go for it, Wendy! Doing Bob the Builder and having it the way you want will make you more confident about the next piece that has a portrait.The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-57096981064642071652011-09-22T20:38:15.689-04:002011-09-22T20:38:15.689-04:00I have never stitched a (human) face before, now t...I have never stitched a (human) face before, now that I think about it, so I found your entries about Miko's face fascinating. Maybe I won't feel so intimidated about faces and will finally try a canvas with one. Hmm, I don't think my canvas of Bob the Builder really counts as a challenging face, but it's an easy one to start with!Wendy T-Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-30210685850570189302011-09-22T16:18:22.770-04:002011-09-22T16:18:22.770-04:00Thanks, Sue. I had no idea faces were a problem f...Thanks, Sue. I had no idea faces were a problem for so many people, so this has been very interesting for me to work on to try and explain what I do in case it's helpful.The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-35757709620738857722011-09-22T16:17:11.834-04:002011-09-22T16:17:11.834-04:00It's nice to hear from you, Pat. Hope you are...It's nice to hear from you, Pat. Hope you are having a great time and that you'll be home soon.The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-74015320652917126932011-09-22T15:41:59.443-04:002011-09-22T15:41:59.443-04:00Looks great! I have been reading along, just had ...Looks great! I have been reading along, just had not had a chance to comment before today!NCPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05815138815552708153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-69159849300462297222011-09-22T14:52:51.569-04:002011-09-22T14:52:51.569-04:00As usual, Jane....great tips about faces. Thanks ...As usual, Jane....great tips about faces. Thanks for the ideas. We all struggle with faces and the details of eyes and lips. <br /><br />Miko is gorgeous. <br /><br />Sue VAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-68491704106416492862011-09-22T12:27:21.976-04:002011-09-22T12:27:21.976-04:00Glad to help out, Goldy!Glad to help out, Goldy!The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-43039567181009902682011-09-22T11:26:28.102-04:002011-09-22T11:26:28.102-04:00I love what you did with Miko's lips, and I re...I love what you did with Miko's lips, and I really appreciate your taking the time to write down your thought process and the steps it took to execute this. It's a big help! Thanks!!!Goldylox99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03599168834359635689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-77526773599534591242011-09-22T11:04:08.527-04:002011-09-22T11:04:08.527-04:00Whoops! Judith, I forgot about the highlight. Do...Whoops! Judith, I forgot about the highlight. Doing it on top of satin stitches would be a little difficult, at least I decided it would be. Better to do something easier was my thought. <br /><br />I'm lazy, I admit it! LOLThe Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-80559224619261272312011-09-22T09:47:08.703-04:002011-09-22T09:47:08.703-04:00Judith, I did consider satin stitch briefly but we...Judith, I did consider satin stitch briefly but went with tent stitches. This is a model for Leigh Designs, and I'm doing a stitch guide for it. That means if I have two choices for stitching a section of a canvas, I'll always choose the one most folks will find easier. Satin stitch intimidates some people, although you are perfectly right--it would make beautiful, smooth lips. This is also why I choose the stitches I did for her hair. I wanted something relatively easy to stitch for her hair that would convey sparkle and elegance. I'm always thinking about the person trying to follow my stitch guide, you see.The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-8124306047375318892011-09-22T08:28:46.410-04:002011-09-22T08:28:46.410-04:00Thank you for all your tips. I learn a lot from y...Thank you for all your tips. I learn a lot from your blog and love seeing the beautiful work emerge. <br />I have a question about the lips. Why did you choose this stitch? I would have tried a satin stitch to accentuate the smoothness of the lips. I would love to know your thought process. Thanks.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10013918604085023765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-39628836678168465162011-09-22T08:26:34.716-04:002011-09-22T08:26:34.716-04:00That is such a useful discussion of stitching faci...That is such a useful discussion of stitching facial details, Jane. I really appreciate your guiding your readers through your thought process in choice of threads, stitches and placement.<br /><br />NancyNancy Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299325340681130782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-51091767207056642852011-09-22T08:05:30.488-04:002011-09-22T08:05:30.488-04:00Oh, glad you found the tips helpful, Sheena.Oh, glad you found the tips helpful, Sheena.The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-73633592535899415302011-09-22T08:04:56.487-04:002011-09-22T08:04:56.487-04:00The Canvas of the Day Sheena likes is from Princel...The Canvas of the Day Sheena likes is from Princely's bookmark collection. I choose the Asian dragon one but there are bookmarks for all tastes. You can see them at Fireside's bookmark page. Sorry, you'll have to copy/paste this link. I can't make them clickable here in the comments.<br /><br />http://www.firesidestitchery.com/fs/handPaintedCanvas/index.cfm?fuseaction=getHPCanvasList&CategoryId=81&saleId=113&saleTypeId=1The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226040212425559526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4686273156594002956.post-91086899291683852602011-09-22T08:01:14.144-04:002011-09-22T08:01:14.144-04:00Love your canvas of the day. Thanks for the tips ...Love your canvas of the day. Thanks for the tips on Miko's lips, faces can truly be frustrating. Sheena having a little Sunshine today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com