In any case, since I have been almost laser focused on her, I have another update on LJ (spoiler alert: it might not be the last for this weekend!). After stitching for eleven hours last time, I might have done just nine this time, but instead I did the full ten since that was *just* enough to get all the cross stitching done. Here she was before:
And here after - I added her right arm, the scales (although they don't look very scale-y without the beads and backstitch yet), and the last bit of shawl. I love how the lighting plays on the fabric with the darker and lighter teals!
So now it's time for the finishing touches - there's a minimal amount of backstitching, mostly on her hands, face, and sword, and three types/two colours of beads, mostly on her hair, scales, and filling in all the empty circles on her dress. I love beads, so this should be fun!
6 comments:
Fantastic! She is gorgeous.
Ooo this is very exciting! I know what you mean about WFH and still not having enough time! It's weird x
Wow! She is coming along so well, Leonore! When I first retired (well for almost two years after really!), I felt like you do now--you're home all day, but not getting much accomplished. With this pandemic lockdown, I'm feeling that way again... Oh, well, a bit accomplished on many things is better than nothing at all, right?
I can see why you wanted to continue with her, so close to the end now!
Wow, fantastic progress! She's coming along beautifully.
Hey, that's a fantastic milestone to reach. I don't mind beading either but probably not in this quantity - it looks as if you have a few hundred to attach. Have fun! :)
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