The temporary holding stitches are back in Grace. The last time they were in, I jumped into short stitch holding. However, the correct next step would have been to put in the superimposed work. As I was redoing thigs, I figured I'd follow the correct process.
The instructions say to use shell powder for the transfer, but I went with the paper transfer method. It hasn't failed me yet.
For now, I only transferred the lines for the folds and the outlines for squares that decorate the bottom of the kimono. These outlines are held down with tiny couching stitches which will then be covered in either gold or silver colored thread with a metallic thread.
I've put in three silver squares so far and they're quite shiny. They're meant to emulate gold and silver leaf.
This Saturday is our monthly Japanese embroidery stitching day. I'm hoping to put in the remaining squares and cover the outline with a green twisted thread.
Glad to see you are back on track! Wow, that silver is shiny alright.
ReplyDeleteThey are very shiny little squares - a lovely accent!
ReplyDeleteShe's a very elegant lady and I know all this preparation work is going to pay off in the end.
ReplyDeleteJe suis avec un immense plaisir ta progression sur the Eternal Grace. Elle devient merveilleuse et les couleurs sont vraiment superbes !!
ReplyDeleteDima, je vais commencer en Octobre le Tagasode. Je posterai de nouveau sur mon blog de Broderie japonaise.
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