July 07, 2008
Beach Umbrellas Water
I started a little of the water on the Beach Umbrellas needlepoint canvas. I chose the T-Stitch for the water. The fiber is Vineyard Silk C-087 Brilliant. I doubled the thread because I don’t like too much canvas showing through with the T-Stitch. I might go back and add some beads in the empty canvas to make the water sparkle, but I want to see how busy the umbrellas look first.
July 06, 2008
Planning a needlepoint canvas
When I’m planning to stitch a new needlepoint canvas I make a color copy of the canvas. Then I write on the copy my ideas for threads and stitches. I put it in a plastic page protector so it doesn’t smear on anything. I don’t always follow my notes but at least I have a starting place.
July 05, 2008
Beach Umbrellas
I finished painting the needlepoint beach umbrella insert. I’m trying to design sizes that are diverse. This insert will fit the Stirling needlepoint cases, and could be cropped down a little to fit some Lee bags or add borders on each side or a vertical monogram to fit more. It could also be a sunglass case, tray insert, pillow insert or framed. I’m off to Wool & Willow to pick some threads. I had many in my stash but want to look for a sky and water color!
July 04, 2008
Beach Umbrellas Needlepoint Insert
I’ve started a new series of designs. Beach Umbrellas! A friend of mine had a picture of beach umbrellas and I could see all the potential for colors, threads, and stitches. I usually start out small to see if the stitch painting will work. I’m going to stitch it up to see what fibers and stitches fit the shapes. Soon look for some new Beach Umbrellas needlepoint canvases!
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