The drawing above is my feeble attempt to show you how I plan to stitch The Geisha's wig. The arrows show how the thread will be laid. Remember that most of these areas are padded with Soy Fiber laid in the opposite direction as the top flat silk threads will be laid.
The drawing above is my feeble attempt to show you how I plan to stitch The Geisha's wig. The arrows show how the thread will be laid. Remember that most of these areas are padded with Soy Fiber laid in the opposite direction as the top flat silk threads will be laid.
Actually, half of the hair is finished. It covers the ornaments except for areas where hair ornaments poke out over the background. I hope to finish tonight if the light is good. Getting the direction right when stitching with black threads on black painted canvas is difficult!
Jane/Chilly Hollow
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2 comments:
I have found that when stitching black on black, putting a red cloth underneath the piece works wonders for your eyesight and your sanity.
Thanks, Glenda. I'll try this tip when I work on the Geisha's Wig next. Too busy last night! Christmas madness, you know.
Jane, running screaming from the room in CH
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