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Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 11:36 pm
by Fljotsdale
Apologies for the poor quality of this pic. As you can see, I have now completed tha basic pic and only have the backstitching to do. I have tried to balance the altered colours on the head by altering the colours on the hanging leg to some degree. I don't think I did a very good job, but William is pleased with it.
I hope the backstitching will improve the overall balance of the pic with my alterations.
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:21 am
by coffee_freak
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:23 am
by karen4bells
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:35 am
by ali-cat
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:01 am
by K1nS
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:09 am
by kazzi29
wow you have done so much since i last saw kitty well done!
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:12 am
by Lizzy
Looks great and well done with the alterations
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:40 pm
by pamelam
This has really come together fast! You did a super job; no wonder William is happy with it
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:29 pm
by maggs
Just seen this thread, what a gorgeous project.
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:42 pm
by Fljotsdale
Started backstitch today. The top part above the kitty is complete, and I have made a start below him and the branch. I want to get all the flowers and foliage done first, then the branch he is lying on, and kitty will be last. You can really see the difference between the backstitched bee and the one not done yet.
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:02 pm
by agi
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:48 am
by karen4bells
Just loving how this is coming along!! The backstitching is really making it look oh so much nicer, if that's even possible!! Looking forward to seeing this one finished, which, I'm sure, won't be much longer
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:56 am
by pamelam
The backstitching really makes it!
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:21 am
by ali-cat
Looking wondeful!!
Can't wait to see more backstitched!!
I know you don't need poked, as you're flying through this .... but I love it and I am getting over impatient!!
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:36 pm
by Nachstenliebe
It's looking wonderful!!! I can't believe you're almost finished already
Faith
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:57 pm
by Fljotsdale
bert wrote:This is such a lovely design! You're doing a great job on it, and I reckon it's going to look fantastic. I'm also fairly sure that the backstitch will make all the difference to the odd-looking paw, although I have to say, I sin't really notice anything odd about it - one of my cats sleeps practically upside down, turned in on himself and the otehr sleeps like a human - on his back, all spread out - that's a shock to see, I can tell you
Great stuff Fljots
Thanks, bert! I once had a cat - a big, solid-black boy - who slept propped up on his back in a corner, supported by the walls on each side, with all his legs and tail sprawled out, and his head leaning back on the angle of the walls. You never saw anything so relaxed in your life - he looked like a sleek rag doll!
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:59 pm
by Fljotsdale
ali-cat wrote:Looking wondeful!!
Can't wait to see more backstitched!!
I know you don't need poked, as you're flying through this .... but I love it and I am getting over impatient!!
Thanks - but I'm not doing much today - not in the mood. I'm a little bit down.
I expect I'll be better tomorrow!
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 2:41 pm
by Mabel Figworthy
ope you'll soon feel "up" again! I agree that cats can sleep in any position they fancy, and of course the branc is 3D in reality so the paw is probably resting on the rounded part, or some knobbly bit sticking out at the back where we can't see it
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:28 pm
by Fljotsdale
Yes, well, it will have to stay as it is, I'm afraid. I've tried to figure out a way of doing it, but short of frogging so as to alter the shape of the paw so the claws can grip...
which ain't gonna happen!
Re: Dimensions 'Napping Kitten'
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:11 pm
by Rose
It looks wonderful as is and once you have had the time and interest to finish all of the BS you will nevcer notice it is odd. Your eyes will be fooled into ignoring the shape.
Your work is fantastic can't wait for a final!!!!!!