A horse, of course!

[meltintall3]

When I went back to this project a few days ago I discovered I was, oh, two minutes from being done with the horse's head. I have no idea why I stopped when I did, because apparently I could easily have been done at least a month ago.

Now that I've completed my very own pattern, I have learned a few things. For one, the thread I have on hand is not quite suited for the fine detail work I drew into the pattern. For future reference, I need to make my pattern drawings with a slightly thicker brush size...For two... the speckling stitch is super pretty. For three, perhaps I should have looked at my stitch guide and designed the pattern to use more of the stitches. But I'm quite pleased with my results anyway. 

Now I just have to cut it out and sew it together with matching bias tape. Or should I use a red tape around the edges? Choices like that could easily set this back another three months... 

Comments

[meltintall3.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

(Did I mention I'm quite pleased with it myself? ;)) :D )

[valiantarcher.livejournal.com]

:D! That's gorgeous! I love the speckling too. :)

I have no clue on the bias tape, though. I'm sure it'll look nice either way. :) I'm looking forward to seeing it when it's completely finished!

[meltintall3.livejournal.com]

Thank you! (Oooh, I quite like :D! as an emoticon. ;)) )

All I need to do is sit down and work on it, really...

[valiantarcher.livejournal.com]

(:D! does tend to convey a certain sense of urgency or excitedness in addition to happiness. ;)))

Well, I hope you're able to sit down and finish it soon then. :)

[ladyadeone.livejournal.com]

That is beautiful! The speckling stitch does indeed add beautiful detail.
Hope you can decide satisfactorily on the bias tape question. : D

[meltintall3.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I'm leaning towards the matching bias tape since that was the original plan--and I'm not positive I have any red on hand.