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pocoellie 05-01-2011 03:56 AM

It looks beautiful!! Your friend will love it. Great job!!

lisalovesquilting 05-01-2011 03:59 AM


Originally Posted by Maggiemay
That is really pretty! You did a great job- please post the finished product!

Would also love to see it finished. Beautiful.

Homespun 05-01-2011 04:05 AM


Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
looks good to me

me too

QuiltMom2 05-01-2011 04:18 AM


Originally Posted by cmagee84
Okay ladies, this is my first attempt at thread painting. I watched videos on you tube for days. Planned it out in my head, practiced, practiced, and practiced.

So,it is not finished yet. Still have the beak, eyes and feet to do, plus the title. The author is a dear friend of mine and I am making this as a Surprise!!! :)

Any constructive critics would be welcome!!

What type thread did you use? It's absolutely gorgeous!!

Homemother 05-01-2011 04:39 AM

Love it! Before you know it you'll be teaching others how to do this!
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

pollyjvan9 05-01-2011 04:41 AM

You have done a beautiful job. Well done!

jeannie t 05-01-2011 04:45 AM

Wow! its beautiful

Scissor Queen 05-01-2011 05:07 AM


Originally Posted by cmagee84
Okay ladies, this is my first attempt at thread painting. I watched videos on you tube for days. Planned it out in my head, practiced, practiced, and practiced.

So,it is not finished yet. Still have the beak, eyes and feet to do, plus the title. The author is a dear friend of mine and I am making this as a Surprise!!! :)

Any constructive critics would be welcome!!


You asked for some constructive critic so I'll say, what you have so far is really good. To really bring it to life you need to add some shading to help round the shape of the birds body. Basically you need to add the shadowing with a little darker threads to give it a little more dimension.

You're doing great so far though!!

twixbar 05-01-2011 05:12 AM

That is gorgeous.

emmydo 05-01-2011 05:43 AM

Love it ,hope to see it finished too.


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