I was looking for a fairly subtle background for the Mouse King, one befitting his regal stature without taking away from his larger-than-life persona. I decided on a striped background again, this time alternating slanted gobelin stitches over three canvas threads in DMC floss #762 with tent stitches of Kreinik #12 tapestry braid #001.
Another important selection was that of the thread for the mouse himself--not quite gray, not quite brown, and with a bit of a furry look. In my stash, I found some thread "imported" from Texas--Burmilana #3504H--which has a heathery look that fits the bill perfectly. I've used two strands in basketweave so far to stitch his head and one paw.
I'll finish up the background, then start giving him some facial features to make him look a bit more dashing!
2 comments:
He is quite dashing already, but will be even more so with enhanced clothing and teeth. (and a crown)
The gray color is perfect for this important "person." And I like the background too - he'll stand out very well against the white and silver.
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