Leaf Collage completed

I am very happy to be able to tell you Leaf Collage is now finished.  Right at the end I had to unstitch part of one of the leaves.....because it just wasn't "right".   But changing one color to just a shade lighter made all the difference.  Anyway, it is now at the framers and is scheduled for pickup on August 16th. 

The mats we chose are soft gold for the outer mat and the dark orangey red for the inner mat.  The frame is simple soft gold wood with a subtle scroll work pattern.  An interesting question arose as to what color to use as the backing......since there is a lot of exposed canvas.  We finally decided on Eggshell, the color of the canvas, and not a darker one.  I am looking forward to seeing the finished, FINISHED piece!

But now, on to Color Kaleidoscope.  I will post something an update photo late next week on this one.

August is almost here already!

Leaf Collage Update, July 14th

Leaf Collage is just about complete.  I have a stitch on the one remaining leaf frame and then four leaves to stitch........plus a row or two for the framer.  The unfinished frame is in the lower left quadrant along with the remaining collage elements.  As you can see the stitches on the left side are a different style than the right.   I have reposted my original sketch for comparison.  Interesting wouldn't you say?!

 

I won't be back again until I post the final finished photo which will be no later than  July 29th as I am leaving the next day for Louisville.  The piece is going to the framer before I leave town!

So wishing everyone a great two weeks.  Terry

Leaf Collage Update, July 1st

I am slowly making progress on finishing Leaf Collage.  Three more collage elements are completed and I worked out tentative colors and threads for the remaining five collage elements along the left side.  We are over 30 threads as of today, so I am trying to choose from within this group for the balance of the stitching.

Something interesting happened though, while I was taking a break to draw a few Zentangle® designs......I kept thinking of patterns for Leaf Collage.  The upper right corner is one result:  "Boxes".....so that is what I will call it when I write the instruction book.  Also, you might find this hard to believe, but color seems to be finding its way into my Zentangle designs.  Thought you might like to see a few.  The color wash was created with Derwent Graphitint Pencils.

For my holiday weekend it is Leaf Collage stitching, Eclipse, Zentangles and BBQ for me!

Wishing you a great 4th of July weekend too!!  Terry