Monday, January 17, 2011

Inflammable means flammable? What a country!

So says Dr. Nick Riviera.


This is a piece that I stitched up about 6 months ago but never got around to stretching.  I stitched it on a single layer of Kona Cotton.


I can see so much more puckering and pulling in the piece, especially with the heavy long and short fill stitch in the flame.


I can see improvement in my more recent stitching. I put a lot into this piece, though, and I learned a lot.


It is a process, learning to stitch.  That's really all I can ask for.  Feeling oddly blah today.  Got to take it stitch by stitch.  Maybe I should watch some Simpsons and gather some more wisdom from Dr. Nick and his Upstairs Hollywood Medical School training!


Luna likes it. My sweet little high contrast puppy!
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9 comments:

  1. runrickJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I love the contrast between the fundamental flatness of the signage design and the rich textures of the fabric and floss!

    I'm taking it stitch by stitch today, too -- something about the grey skies, perhaps. But these posts always bring me a smile. Thanks, O!

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  2. mofineJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    F + does that mean VERY FIREY?

    I love it - at first glance I thought it was a floatation safety device for cool sailboats.

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  3. olisaJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Yes, Mo, that is exactly what the F+ means highly flammable. Thanks for reminding me!! You are the best!!

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  4. beadgirlJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Hi, everybody! Awesome embroidery.

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  5. june at noonJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Wow, even close up it actually looks like yummy, thick layers of paint. What a great idea, and well executed!

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  6. alex.kJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Great work, O!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    That is so clever! So glad you are joining our A MAKE A MONTH CHALLENGE - lookong forward to seeing what you make! love Annie xx

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  8. KimJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Love this one - great graphic and contrast. Luna looks like such a sweetie!!!

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  9. olisaJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Beadgirl – Hello, Janalyn! Did you go to Hollywood Upstairs Medical College, too?
    Alexandra – Thank you! I need to make a little treat for you and Chad…
    Annie – I’m so glad that I joined you’re A Make A Month Challenge, too! Thank you!
    Joon at Noon – I’m such a fan of yours! I love the way that you’ve described it as paint layers. Now that is what I see, too.
    Big B – Thank you for noticing the contrast, too! I have some fun plans for your Valentine pattern that I can’t wait to show you!

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