Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Progress on Heartstrings' Green Magi

Funky beard, but OK

Undergown with medallions stitched in

Overview
I am not sure what to make of these medallions.  They are cross-stitched with three strands of silk.   Then you come back in and fill in the rest with basketweave.   I will have to see the end result before I pass judgement.   This man came with a stitch guide by Pat Thode and was purchased at The Needle Works in Austin, TX.
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9 comments:

  1. Denise & LindaAugust 14, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Hi Steph,
    He is coming out great. You are really stitching up a storm. You are making great progress on your stash.
    Linda

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    1. Steph's StitchingAugust 14, 2012 at 4:54 AM

      I feel reenergized about the whole thing. Now if I could get a finish!

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  2. Diane GasiorAugust 14, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Everything looks beautiful. You truly are a professional stitcher

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  3. Anne BloomAugust 14, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    You are amazing! I'll bet his gown ends up looking like a rich damask! I know you will let us see.

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  4. ncrichlowAugust 14, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    You go, girl! You will be at the finish line before you know it :)

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  5. The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint AdventureAugust 14, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    You know, if the stars are beaded or very glitzy, having the medallions less prominent and on a background of basketweave makes sense. You should try a bit of all three areas and see what you think.

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    1. Steph's StitchingAugust 14, 2012 at 7:31 AM

      The stars could be beaded. The guide calls for using the Kreinik ribbon and it was thick and yucky looking. I was thinking of beading or looking for a star sequin.

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  6. SarahAugust 14, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    It will be beautiful with whatever you decide needs to be stitched for the medallions. Love the rich jewel colors of the robes on these guys.

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  7. Pediatric Musings by Dr. Margaret PayneAugust 14, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    You are whizzing through these. They look great. Is there a whole nativity of this series?

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