At the moment I'm working hard on a couple of commissions which aren't ready to post yet, so I've been going through some old designs to find something to put up. Here's a nice bright design of birds in a tree - nothing complicated abotu it but it works pretty well. One thing about it - I had intended to make it quite a large design, and to stitch it in two parts - the tree top in one hooping and the trunk added later in a second hooping.
A folk art tree - the awkward version
Well, technically it was OK, but there was something awkward about it. I eventually figured out that I had been too constrained by the square shape of the frame and had somehow forced the design to fit into it. So then all I had to do was just to add a nice curve to the bottom edge to make it look a lot better
The folk art tree - more relaxed
Hi Mia, I definitely like your revised design better, as the second design has a flow that resembles a more normal tree. The square shape was rigid, whereas the revised tree has a relaxed feel to it. Thanks for sharing another one of your awesome designs.
Posted by: Gail Beam | 01/29/2021 at 08:52 AM
I like them both - rounded one feels not so rigid, but on the other hand two beautiful birdies are gone. I cannot decide which I like more ... :)
Thank you Mia for sharing
Posted by: Lenka | 01/29/2021 at 11:42 AM
Gorgeous design.
Posted by: Ann EALES | 01/29/2021 at 01:43 PM
Beautiful! Both. At first I saw only the top one, and loved it. Then as I scrolled down and saw the second version, I loved it too! I see what you mean, and agree with the cup-shaped bottom, though. However, even if a design isn't perfect to you, it looks pretty darned good to we who aren't experts!
Posted by: Suzanne Rust | 01/29/2021 at 03:03 PM
Hi Mia, I'm going well what is wrong with the first tree, then I saw the second one. Yes, the second one is better but I also liked the first tree. Thank you so much for allowing us a look at your thoughts on the designs.
Posted by: RAMONA | 01/29/2021 at 06:29 PM
Merci de partager vos réflexions d'analyse d'un motif
Cela peut vraiment nous aider
Posted by: Chantal | 01/29/2021 at 06:30 PM
I really like both trees, Thanks for showing your designs
Posted by: shirley | 01/29/2021 at 08:13 PM
Ooo! Love this design!
Posted by: Beal | 02/07/2021 at 03:56 PM