I am still messing around with the grass on Summer Homes on the Pond. I am happy with the green hill in the upper left. I think the size of the stitch suits the area. Then I went on to the middle hill.
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| I had previously used this stitch on the green hill |
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I don't know. When I get stuck like this I move to a different part of the same canvass. Working on a different part lets me mull over the problem area while I am stitching and the solution becomes evident.
ReplyDeleteGood idea.
DeleteSteph - In your first picture above, I think the problem may be the horizontal stitch. I love the thread and I especially love the coverage of that stitch as it lets all the shading show through. However, I think if you turned the stitch 90 degrees so that it was vertical instead of horizontal, it would look like it was growing. To make a long story short--try that first stitch (same thread and coverage) North and South instead of East and West. Then again, I could be wrong. (grin) It wouldn't be the first time.
ReplyDeletePamelaR
(Tucson, AZ)
By the way, I hope you are keeping a record of your sitches and fibers. Someone (like me) will probably love to have it!
ReplyDeleteIn changing the upper green hill stitch yesterday, I think you gave up some of the shaded painting that peeked through. That may be making the transition to the next more golden area look different. Have you tried the Ruth Schmuff stitch with one less ply, giving a bit more of the green to show through?
ReplyDeleteWhatever you do, I love the bottom hill as stitched!
Thank you, one and all for your support. I will keep records. I already have two requests for guides. I love these. I think I may try a different thread. Who knows??
ReplyDeleteThe bottom hill stitch is from the mind of Amy Bunger. I went up there for a RAD and that stitch and thread choice made the whole trip worth it. Of course, there were many other wonderful things that went on, but that one in that location is too perfect!