I decided to work up another Mad Miters model. This one will demonstrate a somewhat different approach. I will post occasionally about this during the registration period.
So far, I got all the basting in which doesn't show up too well. The canvas I'm using is a color called Perfect Pine. I've had this awhile & decided to use it. I don't like it, it is apparently hand tinted and has lost most of its sizing. It was a real treat getting it on the stretcher bars! I hope it will hold up through the stitching process!
I am using a unit pattern this time and working the outlines in the background first with Watercolours #140 Blackwatch.
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I look forward to seeing this develop.
I'm working on a small design on one of the hand-dyed canvases, and you're right. Just getting it attached to the stretcher bars was tiresome because it's so soft. I haven't retacked it yet, but it's already getting spongy after only about 8 hours of stitching, if that. The colors are gorgeous, but I don't think I'd want to use this canvas on a medium or large piece.
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