Well no!! To me it looks pretty much the same, but again - it's about detailing.
I have finished the couching round the doorway and added a row of stem stitch; the canopy thing is now in place and I have almost finished the archway under the canopy; and I have started on the ground. Now that is interesting. In the original the ground is shown as sort of cobbled, so I have used some felt padding to give the impression of cobbles. There is more to do on this, and it may not work - but, they are not wrinkles you see - they are the cobbles of the future! I am also prepping the two horses and riders who will be in the foreground.
There is still masses to do, but it's fun. I never expected to enjoy working this piece, but I really am enjoying it. It appeals to the fussy bit of me!
Another week and loads more detail. The detailing doesn't notice particularly, but it makes things look just a little sharper and more finished.
I have changed the small colonnade. Originally this was tiny strips of silk, but silk so fine just disintegrated as I stitched, so I have couched some beautiful silk thread down instead. I'm really pleased with how it turned out - it has a lovely sheen.
The top canopy is just roughly pinned in place at present. I have quilted the design and prepped the piece to go on, but I haven't decided yet if it needs more padding underneath. In the image that I am working from perspective is pretty well non-existent (which has forced me to make some arbitrary decisions about what is on top of what) but I want to make that silk canopy look at least a little like a dome.
Anyway, it is almost time to turn my attention to the two horses and riders.
