I'm trying to re-create the feeling of the Tulgey Wood with its creepy, craggy old trees...The imagery of the Tulgey Wood helps to lend a little darkness to the movie and I wanted that same feeling for my block.
For this seam, I took a picture of my block and then drew the craggy, curling wood to give myself a guideline before I started to stitch.
I used DMC pearl cotton and used a split stitch...I plan to add some shading to the trunk but I'm going to wait to add that until later. I envision that this craggy wood will be the backdrop to some of the embellishment.
I like it so much I think I'm going to add it to the upper right corner...I thought I might move onto the tea table today but I think I'm going to be stuck creating more forest and background.
Until next time...
Great looking craggy tree Susan! I know that took a while to stitch! How large is the square?
ReplyDeleteMost amazing! You have researched what kind of tree would actually contribute an eery appearance on the quilt!! I don't think I would have thought to do that.
ReplyDeleteAren't you just having a ball doing this project!! If anyone can make the story come to life, it would be you.
Thanks for showing your progress and piquing our curiosity of forthcoming progress pics.
Have a great stitchie day.
xx, Carol
I love this detail; I think you captured the look you were going for perfectly. Can't wait to see the rest. Your work is always inspiring. Suzie in Idaho
ReplyDeleteHow fun! It's looking great. Keep on a-stitchin'.
ReplyDeleteThat IS a craggy tree! It is doing exactly what you want it to do, too.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love how you are letting it grow right over your first seam treatments, too....
You really know how to bring a story to life!! I am really enjoying this journey!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love this! And I love how you found your inspiration. :) I can't wait to see how this block progresses!
ReplyDeletethose are very craggy.....purrfect.
ReplyDeleteLove the way they come out from "behind" the seam... they are really perfect! This is gonna be so cool, man! :0)
ReplyDeleteIt is just stunning! Thanks for explaining how you did it. Not that I could replicate it, but it makes me feel like I could try....
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a lovely weekend!
I am glad you explained the process because I follow a similar one with bead placement possibilities- I place the beads then photograph the different possible placements- then I see the variations and choose. What a wonderful beginning. Stitch on!
ReplyDeleteI love how those branches appear to be popping right from the seam! Perfect.
ReplyDeleteYour craggy tree shapes are wonderful. Sucha great tip to take a scan of your block and then print and then draw right on the scan!! Brilliant!!!!
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