the branches from yesterday. I don't ever like to use dark threads for things. Never black, unless it's for the 7 black/white/black white thread beads....but never black. It's heavy. And i don't really feel ok with a very dark brown....even when what i am looking for is a dark brown. So, stitching some things for me is a dilemma. Here, i just used a brown that took on light for the branches. Much like the marks that were on the cloth. This was ok. and good, even.
BUT!!!! Look!, Here!
this is from a single strand of Deb Lacativa's "dirty thread". Single strand meaning, separating one strand of thread from the 6thread embroidery floss strand....i want to be clear about this. Embroidery floss is composed of 6 separate thread strands. I Always use only one of the 6 at a time. If i want a strong, dense line, i simply go over and over, back and forth until it's "right". But ALWAYS, just a single strand. one.
i looked at those branches and they were "flat". Why not try some dirty thread? and Lo and Behold, the branches came alive! I LOVE this, like beyond Love. Dirty coming from the fact that the varigation is quick....fast....and for small stitching, what is needed to create dark and light....
so this is ONE single strand of 6 of Deb's embroidery floss. Added to the branches. Only one. and
To me, this is just so beyond Great. Such happiness in it.....
