Saturday 15 February 2014

Slowly, carefully.

Anyway ........ slowly I am making progress. It may not seem like a lot, but it's not like doing straightforward blackwork infill of shapes. Trying to get the shading right takes time. This is about pleasure - lets take our pleasures slowly!



It is time to start the hair and to think about the background. In the sketch the background paper is lightly foxed.

2 comments:

  1. I am fascinated to see your blackwork picture take shape - it is lovely. May I ask what kind of fabric you are using? Also how many different thicknesses of thread are being used?
    regards Pam

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    1. Hi Pam. I am using 36 count linen and, so far, have used 7 different threads. Thanks for your interest.

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