Queen of Flowers - Finished

From the first time I saw an example of Fuzzy Effect it intrigued me and I was eager to stitch this phase. The technique did not intimidate me in the way some others have but I think it is deceptively difficult. The skill is not so much in executing the stitch as in selecting and blending the threads to give a harmonious effect.

On some of the leaves, I thought I might have been too subtle in my choices.

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While on others, I wondered if the colour changes were too sudden and whether I could have blended the colours more.

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I enjoyed experimenting with different aspects of this technique on the flowers. Working the bud in a single colour and using only the thickness of the thread to suggest the shape.

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The smaller bloom on the left is stitched in every valley whereas the rest of the design is stitched in every other valley.

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The larger bloom relies more on colour than thread thickness to create the shadows.

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It is always important to step away from your work and view it at a ‘normal’ distance. With this piece it was vital. Those leaves, that I had thought might be too contrasty look completely different when viewing the whole picture.

I took especial care to ensure that I was working in the same valley as I moved from one element to the next. This may not be evident at a distance but it pleases me to know that I have that continuity throughout.

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I really enjoyed working on this piece and I am pleased with the finished piece. I am even more pleased that I have now completed all nine phase pieces and can progress to my graduation phase.

Happy stitching