Original image:
I've started in the lower right, and tilted the image. It's on 28 count evenweave, final size 22 x 13 inches:
after about a week of work, a couple hours each night after classes:
Some notes:
Black fabric is VERY difficult to photograph, and the piece I'm using has a bit of a sheen to it, so it reflects flash. This project looks 100 times better in person, and when I get some good weather I'm going to experiment photographing it outside. These current photos just don't do it justice because of light reflection causing glare, and how the camera picks up colour due to the flash. They blend a lot better when looked at with the human eye.
I'm considering putting a star field in the background, but I won't know how necessary that is until I finish. The DMC black is different than the fabric and it stands out fairly well in good lighting.
I wish I could remember the type of fabric it's on, as I'll never use it again. It's a good name brand, too, so I was disappointed in the quality due to the shine and the fact that it's dyed AFTER weaving (pushing any weaving aside shows white beneath). None of that will show, but I find that to be downright lame, to buy a piece of fabric for this that cost almost $30 only to have crappy dye work done.
Buffy-- love that song! I'm a 'drooling' fan of the show, and BtVS grew on me. Dr Horrible of course, is another favourite. This project is intended for my husband (he knows I'm working on it).
because they are really old, but I am sure would love some attention. and today is the 1st of the month. Now, I have to remember where I put them for safekeeping. 
