First attempt at thread painting...self taught...opinions please

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05-01-2011, 02:31 PM

#61

Tinabug

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Originally Posted by Airwick156

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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!!

How do you thread paint? Never heard of it before but that is gorgeous

Isn't this simply another embroidery technique?

05-01-2011, 02:39 PM

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bamamama

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Very pretty! I've tried and didn't do nearly as well!

05-01-2011, 02:39 PM

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bamamama

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Very pretty! I've tried and didn't do nearly as well!

05-01-2011, 02:52 PM

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gramquilter2

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You are doing a great job. This is going to be a really beautiful project.

05-01-2011, 03:37 PM

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MamaBear61

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Well done, your friend is going to be thrilled with this gift.

05-01-2011, 03:47 PM

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autismland

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Hi, I hope you know i was only kidding, :roll: its a long road for us guys , please dont be PC.

What type of thread do you use for thread painting

05-01-2011, 03:59 PM

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jljack

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That is very beautiful work. You are a natural!! I can't wait to see it finished.

05-01-2011, 04:02 PM

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wolflady

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You are doing wonderful. Please post when finished.
Wolflady

05-01-2011, 04:22 PM

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Cybrarian

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Beautiful, it's really coming along great! I'm not a thread painter (yet! ...barely a FMQer), but in looking at the picture I see what other posters mean by shadow and depth. Pale gray & slightly darker blue gray for wing depth? Have you considered a jet bead for the eye? That's what always strikes me about doves,their eyes are so shiny black & I don't know --intelligent. As if they're going to say, "yes, we are often God's messengers"!