01 July 2014

Angelica

Meet Angelica...
This is the photo from a Lavender and Lace cross stitch chart that I bought several years ago; I also bought all the DMC threads intending to stitch it. It has been sat in my stash for a long time! I really want to learn canvas work during my embroidery lessons, so I have decided to adapt this design. I love the colours of the original so I have just added some variegated silks, wools and other fun threads to DMC originals...
I have started playing with some thread/stitch combinations, and pasting them into my design book with notes so I don't forget :)
One of the things I like about the original pattern is the realistic face, so I have stitched it in tent stitch over one - it took a lot longer than I thought it would!!
The rest should go much quicker - I hope!!
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6 comments:

  1. Rachel1/7/14 20:31

    This should be a wonderful adventure for you - and I'm quite sure that everything will go more quickly than the face!

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  2. Krista1/7/14 21:10

    Wonderful to see your process. The over one is perfect, always recommended for the detail of face and hands, makes it so realistic. The color palette is gorgeous! I look forward to seeing it come together!

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  3. Helen 1/7/14 21:25

    Looking beautiful will look forward to seeing your progress :)

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  4. Carole~Quilter on the hill2/7/14 01:10

    Wow! That face is amazing.

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  5. Margaret2/7/14 01:28

    The face looks lovely. I will enjoy seeing you transform this into canvas work.

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  6. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname5/7/14 17:58

    I love Angelica! I stitcher her a while back so if you want close-ups of the stitching for inspiration please ask. It took me the entire Easter Weekend to stitch her face over 1 but it really was worth it.
    Here's my version and the story behind her:
    http://comehappydancewithme.blogspot.co.uk/2000/08/lavender-lace-angelica.html

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