My first project for the site, I'm proud to say, is now complete!
- My two finished cushions ready for action!
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....Admittedly, I also suffered from a new condition that has recently appeared- don't know if you've heard of it- it's call "I just can't stop playing Marvel vs Capcom 3 because it's really good and I've waited 10 years for this game"....
So, After finishing both characters off, I had to stretch the canvasses. This sounds really complicated, but all it means is that you pull the canvas on the reverse side back into a square, pin it to a board and then spray it with water. The water dissolves the starch in the canvas but then dries it back into the canvas, making it nice and neat. I've attached a picture of both canvasses before and after- you can really see the difference (I mentioned this in one of my first posts- not using a frame causes this distortion (but using a frame slows down stitching to a snail's pace).
- this shows how the canvasses look after stitching and when they are on the board drying
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I'll be posting an in-depth guide to creating a tapestry (sorry non-UK residents- I mean needlepoint) cushion, with detailed images about stretching and sewing it up- I thought it best to put it in the techniques section, if you'd like to have a look.
I've really enjoyed making these- the colours have come out really well- and they will take pride of place in my games room.
....problem is, now I need a new project!
