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I’ve got the background ready using 3 different overdyed thread colors. Occasionally, I even used just portions of threads to compliment the painted canvas which proved challenging. Now, I’m left with more of the green surrounding the petals & laying the dark thread on top & couching it. It is actually quite difficult to see in person where the dark thread should be placed – the pictures may actually help me figure out where to put the dark thread. I’m having a hard time photographing this piece – never seem to get the same amount of light. I’ll try outside daylight & see what happens.

Using portions of a variegated thread is always a bit frustrating, but the results repay the effort!

Comment by Rachel July 7, 2010 @ 4:43 am

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Agree it’ll be worth the effort – after I get the dark threads placed, it should really pop. And, David McCaskill warned about getting a streaky look with varigated threads – I had to jump around with the pattern – also challenging!

Comment by melitastitches4fun July 7, 2010 @ 11:03 am

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You are doing a terrific job. It is just a beautiful piece. I love the colors and the stitches and the whole overall piece just draws your eyes in! Well done!

Norma

Comment by Norma July 8, 2010 @ 6:54 am

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Thanks Norma. I enjoy looking at it when I’m stitching. The white areas gave me a nice opportunity to play with different stitch patterns that David McCaskill provided.

Comment by melitastitches4fun July 9, 2010 @ 10:13 pm

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Hi there! This is so awesome! I am the designer, Paula Manning-Lewis, and it is so cool to see one of my designs stitched! I love the way you did the petals, I always wondered how it would look with all white petals, but the textures you got with the different stitches make it look great!

Comment by manlewis August 10, 2010 @ 3:00 pm

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Hi Paula, I’m thrilled you get to see it stitched – it is a stunning design. I really like the all white petals too. Thanks for the photography release for the ANG Seminar & I’ll be sure to let you know if it wins anything!

Comment by melitastitches4fun August 10, 2010 @ 8:55 pm

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[…] the American Needlepoint Guild seminar competition and one of them won a blue ribbon!! Here is a link to one of the ladies blog posts about […]

Pingback by A Blue ribbon! | Paula Manning-Lewis October 28, 2010 @ 10:39 am

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I heard it through the grapevine that someone who stitched this design won a blue ribbon in the ANG, was that you? I know there were two people I signed releases for. Anyway, if it was you, congrats!

Paula 🙂

Comment by manlewis October 28, 2010 @ 2:17 pm

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Hi Paula, No, I meant to email you when I got back but forgot. No, it wasn’t mine. It’s a fantastic design. Thanks for asking & providing the release. Melita

Comment by melitastitches4fun October 28, 2010 @ 7:59 pm

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