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| Pre-Frogged Original Colors |
Two steps forward, one step back...cha cha cha. I spent most of Sunday afternoon stitching out the colors on the neck that you see here. Then I photographed it and decided the colors were too brown and dark for the male bluebird. You know what that meant. Ripit. Ripit. Ripit. Sigh
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| Post-Frog Final Colors |
I chose new colors and started again. It still needs tweaking, because I want that darker band to be wider. I'll take out the lighter colors below and rework that area today. I do love the new colors much more, though, so I will stay with those.
I think the program is to photograph my piece as I'm working on it each session to evaluate placement, etc. The picture shows more than I can see as I work, I guess. Some things just jump out at me in the picture that I never seem to notice until I've worked past it. Then, it's more involved to go back and carefully remove the threads I want to change. Lesson learned.
I'll share photos from Craft Day (last Saturday) with you tomorrow. We had a great time, and I really enjoyed the project!
I'm off to get my morning cuppa, and then back to the needlework frame. Let's see just how much I accomplish today.
I like the new color.
ReplyDeleteThose babies are too cute!
Marilyn
Oh, thank you, Marilyn! I love and appreciate the feedback.
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Donna
You. Are. A. Patient. Woman. I know in the end that all that frogging will be well worth it, but, oh my... it takes great patience - and a diligent eye set on your final goal - to stitch, frog, and restitch. Kudos! I like the new colors, too!
ReplyDeleteDear Lois:
DeleteNot. Always. lol I'm usually happy with the outcome, so I don't mind it (too much). Thanks for the feedback about the color change, too. I'm much happier with the second result. I'm glad you are, too.
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Donna
Funny you should say that because my blog title on Friday referenced the same 'steps'. Nice to know we're in synch. I think you were right to change the colour though even with the extra work.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteNow I need to run over and see what you wrote! I'm pretty sure we are in sync, though. I'm glad you liked my color change, too. I like it much better.
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Donna
The new colors you chose do look better. You do beautiful stitching.
ReplyDeleteUsing photographs to evaluate work is a good idea. I do the same with my paintings.
Hi Eileen:
DeleteThank for the feedback (and the compliment). They're always appreciated. Yes. I think the photos help immensely.
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Donna
Sherry of createology: I do like the new neck color so much better. Your stitchery expertise is amazing. I am enjoying seeing the progress you make, Thank you dear.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Sherry:
DeleteYou are too kind. I am enjoying the process, even when it appears I shared the wrong colors. Thanks again.
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Donna