More Painted Canvases from Market

Colleen's updated her blog again with lots of things from Market.  SharonG's horses--
http://theneedleworks.typepad.com/the_needle_works/2009/09/i-am-done-with-market.html

Delightful florals from Zecca
http://theneedleworks.typepad.com/the_needle_works/2009/09/2nd-post-for-the-day.html

A Jane Nichols giraffe witch
http://theneedleworks.typepad.com/the_needle_works/2009/09/more-markets-finds.html

And notice of Jean Smith's new webiste.  Start with the information about Jean--you'll love meeting her!
http://69.65.3.151/~jeansmit/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=56

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More From Market (Counted Thread)

Thought the counted thread folks would enjoy a TNNA cash and carry market report from a counted thread designer.  My Mark Designs' Squirrel Sampler is the Counted Thread Design of the Day today.
http://mymarkdesigns.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/cheese-enjoys-market/

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When Is Too Much TOO MUCH?

All the complicated patterns I'm adding to this piece have started me thinking about the "include some tent stitch to rest the eyes" rule for stitching embellished needlepoint canvas.  Even the navy bands on the sleeves are done in Dotted Swiss, although it is difficult to tell because of the mix of textures in the two threads I used there (Caron's Snow and Splendor silk).  Toss in the patterns on the kimono, the split pavilion in the background, and of course the areas I have not stitched yet, and this is a very busy piece.

Does this mean I should use plain old tent stitch on the dark golden brown areas of the design where the hem of the kimono and the tunic turn up to reveal the inside?  Maybe.  Maybe not.

After all, the mix of pattern is very Japanese.   Head over here and watch this geisha dress in what are at least ten kimonos, each layered on top of the next so that a tantalizing piece of each is visible.
http://kakitutei.gozaru.jp/kyoto08may/19/teikan2-3.html

Perhaps Too Much is in the eye (and the culture) of the beholder?  Perhaps I'll agree with Mae West that "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful."

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