But the end of the wing is five threads from the edge.
I will console myself with the fact that this is bigger than I thought it would be, bigger than what I wanted for an ornament I have three versions of the chart for this ornament. One from a kit and two from a book. So I can stitch it again (ARGH) from a smaller chart if I want. I can truncate the end of the wings just a bit or I can pitch it. I hate to see my time and effort wasted. Not sure what I'll do. Maybe I'll choose a different ornament to make.
I tried coloring the top design of the double casket.
I don't really like this design as it looks like it has been resized badly. That flower looks squatty - wider that it is tall. I think I'll change this design. My original idea was a flowered oval with my initial "A" in the middle. It really does help to color the design to get more of an idea of what it will look like. I think that will be our homework for Lesson 5 - coloring our designs. I have found out that Lesson 5 may be delayed due to computer problems. I'm glad to know that as I will be less disappointed on Saturday if it is not posted.
Oh, well back to the drawing board.
A
sorry about the ornament stitching going so badly for you, it is such beautiful one and I love the colouring.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can, when you mount and finish it, add a bit of lovely cotton lace on that left side and get the linen edge hidden under the lace...
I am sure you will come up with a great finish in the end.
Also love to see the progress on your casket, what a big project, it will be a true treasure for you.
Keep up the spirit!
Anette
Oh dear. How disappointing. I do hope you find a solution, Colouring in the design of the casket it s a brilliant idea. Sure makes it seem so much more real and will no doubt help with final decisions. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteDon't throw it away! I think you might be able to apply iron-on interfacing to the back of the angel and then cut it out 1 thread away from the black backstitching and then attach it to some other fabric or something like that. I have no idea how big it is but it could be appliqued on to an afgan or scarf or pillow or box top or t-shirt or P.J.s or it could become an insert in a Christmas Card or????
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