Wednesday 6 April 2016

Presenting....... Julia !!!:))

Hello all,

Hope you are doing great . I have completed my first blackwork design, Julia !!!!

Here she is in all her glory :)

Julia Blackwork : Createwittyunleashed.blogspot.com

This pattern is designed by Valentina Sardu for Ajisai Press

I was done with the most part of stitching and was struggling with time to complete a little part . Everyday I thought of completing the little portion and then write a post . The stitches would be more straight when the fabric is properly ironed and stretched for framing . Not much is expected though , that is just a way to console my heart and hide mistakes :D

Julia Blackwork   : Createwittyunleashed.blogspot.com

My verdict on blackwork : - I did not like because I could not successfully stitch using the Holbein stitch a.k.a. double running stitch . There were places I just could not trace the stitches back and was upset at my failures after every inch of design . Seeing me complaining everyday , Raj asked me to contact the designer to know how to stitch . But I was determined to struggle alone and just couldn't accept my failure at logically applying the stitching method to the design . Moreover , I wanted to complete quickly . Approaching the Blackwork Guru would have meant completing systematically and slowly because I was and I am a sincere student all my life .

I used Holbein stitch mostly everywhere maneuvering through backside cleverly and completing it successfully . The design itself is beautiful so the finish looks beautiful even if there are flaws in my stitching method. But I have learned few tricks automatically though I didn't bother to go back and stitch correctly at some places . May be next time I will try some easy-fill blackwork design to start liking it . There is no doubt that this design is so wonderful !!

You should try this gorgeous design too .
Have a crafty day!
Preeti :)




51 comments:

  1. Preeti, it's a great learning experience. To me, who never tried black work, it's a perfectly made art piece!
    Of course if you try more you will master this technique. I think that such picture will look good in a frame on the wall, it is minimalist I would say, very modern.

    Have a wonderful day and waiting to see your other projects.
    Anna

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  2. What a stunning piece. Can't see any errors, looks perfect.

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  3. Don't be harsh on yourself, if it was your first attempt, you should be really proud to have achieved such a beautiful design. I can't see anything wrong with it :)

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  4. Preeti you are fussing too much about how you couldn't master the double running stitch. Julia turned out beautiful for your first attempt. Enjoy the beauty of this project and feel proud that you tried something new. How are you going to finish it?

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  5. Wow, what a beauty!!!! She turned out lovely, great job!

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  6. We are always our own worst critics. That piece is gorgeous!
    I also find it hard to do the Holbein stitch such that the lines come out straight. I just use a regular back-stitch and get much better results.

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  7. Beautiful !!!!!! You did a great job !!! You can be proud !!!!
    Have a nice day !
    Anna

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  8. Oh I thinks she is just gorgeous! Congrats on the finish!!

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  9. I'm not a fan of blackwork so can't comment on the perfection of your stitches as I don't know what to look for! But your actual stitching and finish look lovely and I can't see anything wrong! Be proud and take this experience along to your next piece - if you do a second blackwork piece that is! :)

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  10. I think you did a great job on stitching her Preeti. She is gorgeous and will look fantastic framed.

    Linda

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  11. She is gorgeous! I'm sorry you struggled with her, but she looks wonderful.

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  12. She's stunning! I can't see anything wrong with your stitches, it all looks wonderful.

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  13. Dear Preeti, your fight has paid off. The result is great! Julia is gorgeous!
    Pááá

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  14. I think she's beautiful Preeti - she looks perfect to me! I hope you are going to frame her.

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  15. Your black work is gorgeous, Preeti!!

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  16. She's indeed gorgeous! I'm not keen on doing specialty stitches yet, so seeing other people's work is a welcome treat. You did a wonderful job:)

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  17. Preeti, I think she is beautiful. I do understand how it feels not to do something as perfectly as one would like to, but I so admire all that you make, and to me your work is flawless! Thanks for posting xx

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  18. It's beautiful Preeti and looks quite perfect to me. :) xx

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  19. Julia looks wonderful, very serene and regal. She seems to be completely unaware of what is going on at the reverse of her dress! If Julia doesn't mind then no-one else should.

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  20. Preeti you should be so proud! Julia is beautiful!

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  21. I think Julia is exquisite, Preeti--she looks perfect to me :)

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  22. It was worth the fight, but so bad you had such a hard time making it.
    But very very beautifull!!!!

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  23. I love blackwork and this is just gorgeous. You should now feel very pleased with yourself for having struggled through the design and get this framed and displayed.

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  24. Only you would know there are any mistakes (and maybe the designer if she were to look) but it looks perfectly fine and beautiful to me. Good job sticking with it and completing it.

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  25. Mistakes where??? I think it looks impressive. Welldone!

    keep well

    Amanda x

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  26. Oh my, what a gorgeous finish you have. She looks stunning.

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  27. wow..thats a gorgeous blackwork finish

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  28. Wow ! Very nice,,,i really like it..

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  29. Such a gorgeous piece of work! Looks so beautiful :)

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  30. Sorry to hear that it was tough doing it, but it's worth in the end. You have done a wonderful job.

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  31. Beautiful work, Preeti, and such a great design. It is amazing the dramatic effect that a single color has.
    Amalia
    xo

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  32. Wow! She looks amazing... you should be really pleased with her :o) sometimes you just have to keep going because the end result is worth it! Well done on a beautiful finish :o)
    Hugs xx

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  33. Preeti: She is beautiful.

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  34. She's beautiful! You did a lovely job. : )

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  35. Maybe because it was your first experience...no? I think next time you would find it easier ;)
    One thing I'm sure... she looks gorgeous :D Congrats on your work!!!
    hugs&smiles to you

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  36. Hooray for your first visit to blackwork! The more I read about it, the more I am not sure it is for me... I pay little mind to the stuff going onto the back, especially if it will never be seen by the light of day again! I see no mistakes here! :D

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  37. Why are you feeling bad. Not satisfied with your work? It looks amazing. Go ahead and frame it :)

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  38. Very pretty Preeti. If u find it difficult to do double running stitch then go for back stitch. It will be much easier.

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  39. What a great work, Preeti! Congrats that you've finished it. This beauty needs a special place on the wall :-). Have a nice evening! Nata xxx

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  40. You've done a fantastic job Preeti!

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  41. it's beautiful! i wouldn't worry about stitching "correctly", when i do blackwork I just stitch however seems logical for the area

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  42. Your blackwork is simply stunning. I've done a bit of blackwork, but nothing this intricate.
    xxx

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  43. What a beautiful image. I have been having a scroll back through your work and really enjoyed myself. Jo x

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  44. this is so stunning! worth your effort..

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