Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Ghost #1 reviews his hand


Half of the border is done on "The Gamblers," so I was able to concentrate on getting the center ghost stitched.

His "body" was worked in basketweave with Kreinik #12 tapestry braid #032. Tent stitches in DMC floss #415 produced his eyelids and arm shading. His eyeshade was worked in tent stitches of black Petite Very Velvet and slanted gobelin stitches over two threads in Kreinik #12 tapestry braid #008HL for the visor.

The cards he's holding were stitched with Kreinik #12 tapestry braid #221 and DMC floss #666, the same threads I used to stitch the cards in the top corners of the border. Now that this little guy is in place, I can start working on the orange background!

3 comments:

Possibilities, Etc. said...

This is just too cute - unbelievable detail in such a small space, and even expressions on their faces. I think the ghost on the right is ready to "fold 'em."

Anonymous said...

Love the border! And the first ghost really sets the mood for the piece. This is going to be a fun piece to hang on your door at Halloween.

Cool City Stitcher said...

This will be so cool hanging on the door. I love the facial expressions, and the eye shade gives it a real poker-party touch.