I said that I was going to change the horseman's shield and I have, twice! I am much happier with this third incarnation. This time the shield is actually purple, but it looks dark brown.
As you can see I have started to prep the second horse and rider. I have also been thinking about the spears and lances (anyone know what the difference is between a spear and a lance?). I have tried cocktail sticks and also bonsai wire, but I think that I will probably/possibly stitch the spears of the men on the parapet and maybe use bonsai wire for the horseman.
There is still a lot of work to be done and I would like the piece to be ready for the next RSN assesment round - in the summer. I had better stay at home for a bit if that is to happen!
Well, after a long absence (yes, we have been on holiday again!) the first horse is in place. He was named "Kingdom" by Tracy's Thursday RSN group. I rather like him. There are several layers of padding below the silk. I have replaced the shield with something a bit less blingy since this photograph was taken this afternoon. I think that I will still have to calm the shield down with some stitching though.
Oh yes, the cobbles are pretty well finished. I applied loads of small semi-circular pieces of felt and then stem stitched along the top edges.
The end is coming in to sight. There is another horse and rider to put on and the spears and lances and then some finishing off.
