The basics

I did the basics first.  Her face, neck and arms are all stitched in Splendor.  I filled in her nose and lips and then did her nails in red Kreinik.

Instead

Instead of stitching today!  This is Tucker.  He is 9 weeks old, weighs 3 pounds, is part Chihuahua, Dachshund, part Italian Greyhound.  He is the new little guy running around here.  We picked him up on Monday and have been gathering all his supplies, playing with him, working and failing at potty training so far, playing ball, feeding, watering, playing with him, feeding him, watering, gave him a bath, playing with him, petting him, running around in the yard, and did I say playing with him?  Maybe I get to stitch tomorrow!  I am off to go and feed and water again.....possibly play with him!

Time to roll

Starting Morgana by working the skin areas of the canvas.  I am using three strands of Splendor and have one arm and her face, nose and part of her neck stitched. 

Morgana

Introducing Morgana by Leigh Designs.  She is one of the Ladies of the Night series of 8 done on gray canvas that has black spots running through it.  She is going to go on 8 x 20 inch stretcher bars and she is on 18 count.      Imagine the possibilities and that glass of wine!  Grab one for yourself as we start this fabulous canvas! 

You can see the entire series here:  http://www.leighdesigns.com/Grp513x.html

I know that Jane in Chilly Hollow is working on Luna and a stitch guide for her and that Sharon Quick has done one for Remilia in case you are looking for one.  This one will be available after she is done too!

The last two

The last two boxes are filled.  First horizontal and then vertical padding with Splendor.  Next Patina is laid in a diamond pattern.  Last, beads are strung and couched in place.  Voila!  Fini!

Rhodes boxes

All of the Smyrna crossed boxes are now filled in with Neon Rays done in Rhodes stitches.  These are very rich and shiny! 

Down the middle

First, I outlined the outer box squares with Kreinik #8 and then added a bead in the center of each of the squares.  Next I worked the center diagonal waffle stitches using Silk Lame Braid.  Lots of texture going on!