Hello, Eleanor here.
I've been stitching up my youngest son. I took his photo, in profile, then on a piece of my trusty cream cotton curtain lining material, I lightly drew the outline in pencil, (very lightly, you can just about see in the photo) and stretched the fabric and a square of interfacing behind it, in a 7 inch embroidery hoop .
I chose one strand of dark brown embroidery thread, and simply followed the lines...
Wot no curls?
I freestyled the curls last of all.
I need to frame it now, so will be looking out for a suitable square frame in the charity shops and car boot sales, meanwhile, since my attempt at learning to use photoshop brushes failed miserably, here's a pretend frame.
This is amazing - really unusual. What a fabulous idea and one I shall be storing away for future use :P
Have to say - I really like it in the circle embroidery frame ;)
Posted by: Carmen | May 04, 2010 at 10:32 AM
That's excellent, Ellie and you can really see who it is. Nice one, hun.
Posted by: Lorraine | May 04, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Such a lovely, unusual keepsake.
Posted by: Mandy | May 04, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Your work never fails to inspire and impress me
Posted by: Scrapdolly | May 04, 2010 at 06:13 PM
What an excellent idea! I fancy a triptych.
Posted by: Sarah | May 04, 2010 at 08:45 PM
Eleanor, this is just stunning! I am in awe of your talent and creativity - what a wonderful thing to have made.
Posted by: alexa | May 04, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Wow, it's beautiful. What a wonderful keepsake.
Posted by: Lynne V | May 05, 2010 at 07:41 AM
Beautiful Eleanor, must have taken you hours too.
Posted by: Debbie Roberts | May 05, 2010 at 04:53 PM
omg you have the patience of a saint !
Posted by: jayne | May 06, 2010 at 08:13 AM