I stitched my second "No Place Like Home" by Pine Mountain Designs on 14ct Parchment aida with DMC threads. It took about the same amount of time to stitch up as the first one (7.5 hours). I'm debating on whether or not to frog the windows and restitch them in ecru. Opinions?
20 comments:
It's a cute little piece and I like the white windows but if you feel it needs a little something, maybe add some detail with backstitching around the windows and making panes within. (I think ecru might blend in with the fabric too much).
The windows look fine to me.
Looks good, Meari. I am going to vote for ecru windows, though. The white just doesn't seem to go with the color scheme. Not muted enough.
Looks great. Sadly I would have to say that the window colour would be better as ecru.
I think I prefer this colourway to the original :o)
The windows look fine to me, but if you think they look a little too bright, why not dip the whole thing in tea to dull the colour a bit? I've done that before and it works fine, especially as DMC doesn't run!
Lovely finish Meari. The windows look ok to me.
I think the windows look nice as they are. I love LK designs too.
I think if you added some window "panes" to them it would take away from the empty look they have...cute finish!
Very nice! I think the windows appear a little too bright as they are now--and ecru might look better.
Great job. I like the colors you changed it to. The windows look fine to me, but if you are not comfortable with them, add backstitch and panes to them.
I actually like the windows. Makes me think of there being a light on to welcome a person home. :)
Melinda
I think your finish is great, Meari and wouldn't change a thing. If the windows bother you at all, I say change them. You want to be happy with something you've stitched, so go for it. It certainly won't take long to frog and restitch them.
Brenda
Oh my, I see lots different ideas about the windows, but I think that the Ecru would blend with the fabric too much. Either way, great finish!
I'd have to go with ecru to match the overall colors in it. But it's up to you to decide what YOU like the best. Congrats on another finish!
Barb in TX
That is cute! I would leave it as is!
Naw, I think the white is fine. Only thing I'd do is some backstitching panes and down the corner of the house too. It's cute as can be!
Hello Meari,
I think I would agree with some people who wrote comments earlier, it looks very nice.
I would possibly find the windows a bit bright as well, but I feel that ecru might blend in to much with the background and I personally would go for the "backstitch and pane solution" in that case, I have done it in the past and the difference worked for me.
Hope you enjoy it whatever you decide to do.
Happy stitching weekend
Christiane
Meari, I'm finally able to leave a comment, new notebook,lol...I posted my thoughts in CSF, but in a nutshell...I like the brightness, try to pick up that color with the same color embellishments and/or coordinating fabric depending on the finishing technique. My windows are bright yellow:
http://pics.livejournal.com/memyneedleandi/pic/0005qwah/
so, I'm going to find some coordinating fabric to pick it up & compliment it. Very cute design and great job! Lisa S
http://memyneedleandi.livejournal.com/
It's totally up to you about the windows but I would frog them.
Congrates on another finish :)
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