Podolyanka's Finishes 2020

[Garnet]

Gosh Lyudmile, this is so beautiful. It is interesting to know 3 strands give such depth, it is so rich and vibrant.

It is gorgeous.

[Serinde]

It's as though you could pick each and every bit of that wreath off the fabric - that's the result of your 3-strand stitching, I think, makes it very bold!

This is it, isn't it. Three strands give such wonderful coverage, but they leave the textile nature of the piece. (It's a thing in weaving, too: one is making a piece of cloth, a textile, which can be hard to remember sometimes.)

[Podolyanka]

by the way, this is not my invention. Some pictures from famous designers demand 3 strands according to instructions. For example,

Cats, Books and Candle, by Donna Kooler's Studio instructed to stitch in 3, 2 and 1 strands. I especially liked their background made in full crosses in 1 strand.

[Serinde]

An interesting idea to use 1-strand on the background. I'm presuming it does actually lend perspective?

[Podolyanka]

Yes, Serinde, the bookcase beside the cats is in 1 strand full cross, so while you are stitching(this is very hard on my eyes for some reason), you see how the rest of the picture is "stepping forward"(books, plant, etc).

[Serinde]

Must remember that trick.

[rcperryls]

Beautiful finish! I remember when I first started stitching, I had a project that called for different strands for different objects. I don't remember exactly, but it called for 4,3,2,and 1 strand for different things. I think it probably was stitched on 10 or 14 ct aida. I'll have to see if I can find it in a box or drawer. I remember it mostly because of the 4 strand section which I think were leaves and the difficulty I had threading the needle. That was in the days that I didn't realize you could use more than 1 needle on a project .


Carole

[Serinde]

Haven't we all learned a LOT from both experience (a very good teacher) and each other?

[karen4bells]

Haven't we all learned a LOT from both experience (a very good teacher) and each other?

Most definitely!!

[Podolyanka]

You would be surprised, how much I have learnt from the Forum, the English language included.

Now here is the reason for my being quiet. Another full day of stitching, and the towel will be finished. Cant wait.

[wendywombat]

Beautiful finish! I remember when I first started stitching, I had a project that called for different strands for different objects. I don't remember exactly, but it called for 4,3,2,and 1 strand for different things. I think it probably was stitched on 10 or 14 ct aida. I'll have to see if I can find it in a box or drawer. I remember it mostly because of the 4 strand section which I think were leaves and the difficulty I had threading the needle. That was in the days that I didn't realize you could use more than 1 needle on a project .


Carole

There was a design called Owls in Flight ( or a similar name!) By Permin I think) That had 3 owls flying. The furthest away was in one thread and those closer were in 2 and then 3 strands of thread.

[Podolyanka]

As you know, I did stitch a couple of designs in my life. But this towel is unusual. As you look at it, everything seems to be 3D, the flowers on the ends included. The designer did a great job. Sadly, the chart was published in a magazine without mentioning the name.

[Serinde]

Just beautiful.

[Squirrel]

Of course it is finished in time and is totally AWESOME. I love the end pieces, most unusual and they really set the whole design off. WELL DONE

[karen4bells]

wow, very pretty!

[piercedprincess]

Great pieces! I’ve only completed one piece in 2020

[Wise Owl]

I love that design, it’s so clever with its use of colour and it really stands out to look so realistic.
Very nice stitching

[Podolyanka]

Finished!

[karen4bells]

I am in awe!! What a beautiful finish!! I really love this!!

[Squirrel]

I am sure it will be received with awe and treasured for years to come.