The Cinco de Mayo party is over for little Pedro the penguin, but he's recovering nicely in his completed habitat!
Using DMC #5 perle cotton #642, I worked the sand in a Nobuko stitch, which is non-directional but provides some texture to this area as well as balancing the light shade of his sombrero.
The cactus on the left was worked in a satin stitch with Silk & Ivory "Guacamole"--how appropriate!--with flowers in French knots of DMC floss #3837. I stitched the cactus on the right the same way, but switched to Silk & Ivory "Dill Pickle" and DMC floss #601. Working each outgrowth of the cacti in segments, the Silk & Ivory provides just the right loft to make them distinct and look more realistic.
That is some very fine cactus!! I do like the texture of his poncho - great choice of threads. This guy is really cute!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part is the sombrero. He certainly looks festive and is sure to have enjoyed his holiday.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I like the textured stitches, and the way you make them all work so well in a small space.
ReplyDeleteMy first reaction when I saw little Pedro here was to smile. He is so darn cute (grinning)
ReplyDeletePierrette =^..^=
Hi Anne,
ReplyDeleteHe's cute! LOL!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow