Since Christmas time I have been creating stitched cards instead of die-cutting. After doing a few daily chores, I can sit, relax, and stitch. I find it very therapeutic. Keeping busy but not stressing the neuropathy. I am very unsteady on my feet some days.
Anyway, that is enough complaining. I have managed to make about 30 cards using stitch patterns from people like Linda from Linzoos, and Laura's Designs. As well as on their own sites, they both sell patterns on 'Add Some Sparkle'. (on my sidebar)
Here are two very different cards made using the same pattern (Y9) from Linzoos. I have been experimenting with new to me variegated threads.
The centre image on the 1st card comes from a digital set I purchased from Aliexpress. I played about with the colours and contrasts to get as close in-depth as I could to the thread I had used.
The image on the second card is a Christmas digital image that I printed on the card before I pricked out the pattern. This was an experiment to see if I could manage to get it all in the right place. 99% OK I think.
Part of the fun is finding and matching the right image to use on the card to complement or complete the stitching. It is also the hardest part. I have been searching the crafting internet and think I have found most of what I need. Watch this space.
Carol xx
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