Hello and Happy Autumn! (Eeeeeeeeee! I am so glad it's finally fall!)
I've been thinking about tinted stitchery lately. I've done a few pieces that I've tinted with either crayons (before the stitching) or colored pencils (after the stitching).
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| Awww, this sweet little baby boy is now five years old! It's hard for me to believe!! |
That's just a small sampling of some of the things I've color tinted over the years.
I really like the look of the tinted pieces. And as much as I enjoy experimenting with different types of fill stitches, sometimes I simply don't have the patience for it. When I need a quick color fix tinting does the trick. I know it's not for everyone, though. How about you? Do you like to tint your stitchery?
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| Adorable pattern by Greenbeanbaby...coming soon to her shop! |
Please, do share your thoughts about untinted vs. tinted stitchery. I am curious!
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I love tinted stitching. I've only tinted a few of my own pieces. I need to do more.
ReplyDeleteI still have never tried it myself! But I love the look of it--it van really add some depth to your embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI love a fill stitch me! Having said that I do really like the look of crayon tinting, I've just never tried it myself. I especially like the star and the little apple boy.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that filling stitches aren't my favorite either, but sometimes solid stitching is just too bold for a piece. I like the softness of color that tinting can provide. I think it really adds to the examples you showed in this post (loving that little bird). I usually tint with colored pencils. I also like the look of chalk if an item isn't going to be washed. I've used fabric paints a few times as well.
ReplyDeleteI have never done it but your tinted stitching looks great!
ReplyDeleteI've color-tinted with both crayon and colored pencil, and I like each for different reasons. (But never again will I color-tint something that will be washed -- lesson learned on that one!) It's sure a nice way to add a boost of color when you're using a white or other light fabric.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I think I'm a purist because I prefer the untinted. With that being said, that Wubzy pillow is precious!
ReplyDeleteI like the look of the tinted one :)
ReplyDeleteI think the tinted stitching is so striking, but I can't always get it to work right for me, so I don't usually bother. I don't mind fill stitching if the piece is small, but otherwise it's tedious!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the tinted pieces, but I've never tried it myself because I thought it took special tools. But you're telling me I can use crayons and/or colored pencils? WHAT??! Can you do a tutorial? Can these items be laundered? Will the color stay (not so big a deal - we can always re-color), or will the colors bleed (HUGE deal, that would suck!)?? Do tell.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback, all! I really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteFullertonRegan, Wild Olive has some amaaaaaaaaazing tips & tutorials on tinting your stitchery. Check 'em out!
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