I've stitched all I can on this project, just shy of the parents picking out a name for the baby girl for whom this little clown is intended. The only "given" at this point is her last name, indicated by a "C" in the green ball at top right.
The hair portion of the clown's wig was stitched in French knots with Silk & Ivory "Begonia." I was looking for something a little more interesting than simple tent stitches for the jumpsuit's closure, and after experimenting a bit on doodle canvas, worked this in braided knitting over one thread with Kreinik #12 tapestry braid #002. Looks a little like a zipper, don't you think? The date at the bottom was added in tent stitches with the same Kreinik tapestry braid.
I'd painted the shoes black, following the original "rainbow" colorway, but as I worked my way down through stitching the jumpsuit itself, I became more convinced the shoes would look more "baby-like" if I stitched them with white thread. So I first padded this area with white DMC floss in basketweave, then topped it with satin stitches in white Petite Very Velvet. I then added pompoms of French knots with white Silk & Ivory.
The little clown will take a nap for the next three months or so until I can finish the initials in the two remaining juggling balls!
9 comments:
I love the zipper and the shoes!! Once again, you've used the pink theme without it's being too sweet - it's wonderful.
This is adorable! Such a lucky little girl to have this little clown to brighten her life every day. The colors are perfect - not all pink but a group of comforting colors with a girly touch.
This is wonderful! I love to see you work on these things out as you go along.
Hi Anne,
Your little clown has turned out so well. She will just love it.
Pierrette =^..^=
This is just darling; love all the pastels you chose.
Love the "zipper" and the shoes! In fact the whole clown is adorable!
Too cute! Love the shoes! Very sweet.
What a wonderful project. He's adorable. Your stitches are so smooth and even, and they almost glisten. I'd like to ask about the fiber you used, if I may. I looked up DMC Floss 963 and it seemed to be included in the collection of 6-stranded embroidery floss. Is that correct? Or is it something else? I'd love to get that beautiful glowing quality in my stitches. Thanks again. Indiana Robin
Hi Robin-
There's a lot of DMC cotton floss in this project--the 6-stranded floss you're referring to. I used four plies of the six throughout on 18 ct. canvas. It has a nice sheen, is easy to work with, and very economical!
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