Saturday, 28 April 2018

Party Lurcher!


A few days ago I started stitching one of my favourite designs, (I don't usually repeat a piece of work but I really love stitching this cheery chappie!)
And no matter how hard you may try, every one emerges with their own personality!



At the end of the day though, I knew it wasn't quite right, but I couldn't put my finger on it.
So, after making a cup of tea, I took a photo of it.
Now, I find this little trick really useful when trying to see with 'fresh eyes'.
So the next day I looked at the photo and realised that my Party Lurcher needed a bit of a nip and tuck as his head was a bit too wide.




I overlaid some scraps of the fabric used for the background, I also liked how the pink showed through a little on the right hand side of the eye brow.


I think that when you have a bit of a struggle, either in painting or stitching (or anything creative,) it can add extra layers and textures...
but cups of tea are needed, lots of cups of tea!


You can see how many layers there are on the back!


Hope you didn't mind me sharing my stitching struggles, but I do enjoy a testing creative challenge, 
(and the tea, did I mention the tea!)
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15 comments:

  1. Lyn28 April 2018 at 15:15

    you can't beat a cup of tea.....solves many a problem! I love the lurcher xx

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    1. Mrs Bertimus2 May 2018 at 00:16

      Thanks so much chuck.....mustn't forget the biccies either! Ha! x

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  2. Lilbitbrit28 April 2018 at 18:39

    Isn't it wonderful when the solution to a project you know is not quite right, comes to you. I will have to try the idea of taking a photo and looking at it. I do like the stitch work collage pictures that you do.

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    1. Mrs Bertimus2 May 2018 at 00:16

      Thanks so much, hope this little trick comes in handy for you x

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  3. maggie Grey28 April 2018 at 23:35

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  4. thrift deluxe29 April 2018 at 00:16

    The "I Heart Whippets" Facebook page owner very much enjoys this piece, I spotted it this morning.

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    1. Mrs Bertimus2 May 2018 at 00:20

      Thanks so much for letting me know, you've made my day xxx

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  5. Living to work - working to live29 April 2018 at 00:38

    Love a party lurcher! I know what you mean about photography though personally I don't do tea and find a good coffee or turmeric brew does it for me.

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    1. Mrs Bertimus2 May 2018 at 00:21

      Thank you me dear. I've never tried turmeric, I'll have to give it a go xxx

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  6. Lynn Holland29 April 2018 at 00:40

    What a tip top party lurcher he is. The whole piece is utterly brilliant and I love it. Well done xx

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  7. Els29 April 2018 at 12:14

    HA Love your doggie-design !!
    That's how cute they can look .... ;-)

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  8. BadPenny9 May 2018 at 10:46

    What a sweet face and I love his hat ! X

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    1. Mrs Bertimus10 May 2018 at 12:05

      Thank you so much my friend, I really enjoyed stitching it x

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