Pattern transfer
I have transfered the design to muslin fabric. I used a Heat Transfer pencil.
Starting the embroidery
Sorry for such a bad image. I basically stitched ( using the stem stitch) all the lines ( of the dog only) in a dark grey. I have started putting in the black shading for the area of the eyes and nose. For shading I am using a runnning stitch that creates a nice dot pattern.
At this point, the portrait can go either way, good or bad. I have been known for ripping out a lot of embroidery if I am not happy with it. Buttons face colors so far are black and dark grey. I am hoping to put in some warm colors. I having a bit of trouble seeing the personality in this piece. His face is so furry it’s hard to catch his expression.
When I look at Button’s photo, all the personality is expressed through his left eye, which does make it tough. It will be interesting to see how you make him shine through all that face fuzz.
I love this and I think you should trust it will work – I see that little crazy character shining through. I’m very happy I found your site – I embroider once in a blue moon and am working on a jacket for my step-daughter. It has a quote from Tim Burton’s Alice on the front – ‘But this is my dream. I’ll decide where it goes from here.’ and I am going to do a rendition of Burton’s sketch of the Mad Hatter on the back in running stitch. The material is mostly linen with a bit of stretch so it is somewhat weird to work on but is looking good so far. Many, many years ago, I embroidered the back of a jean-jacket for my then husband – it was a Haida design of a whale done entirely in black, red and white satin stitch. He lost it in a fishing boat. geeeeesh. I could only do this for love.
Hi,
I just want to tell you that I like your blog, it’s incredibly inspiring.
I would also like to leave a footprint after me & Sweden, and will welcome you to my blog.
Agneta
Andrea I love this! You are very talented, not only in embroidery, but drawing as well. I love the rendering of the pup’s face. You have really captured his expression for me. Awesome!
I think it looks fantastic. I’m sure all that crazy hair is part of his personality. When it’s done I’m sure it will shine through!!
What do I have to do to feature you in my store? Everytime I look at your prints on etsy I smile and laugh. I love your sense of humor!
Delilah
Tim Burton has a unique style when making his movie. I love Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands.”.*
Love your previous dog portraits and your drawings, just found your blog but I’m really digging it. I think this embroidery will go “the good” turn!
Tim Burton is an eccentric director in my opinion but he has his own unique style-”‘
tim burton is just like rober rodriquez, they have those weirdness in their movies-’”
when it comes to directors, i really like the creation of Tim Burton, they are quite unique and have its own style.`
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