Another trip to Hampton Court and a little nearer to finishing (I hope!). I have been working on the halo towards the top of the picture. My tutor has suggested a uneven satin stitch effect. I am not sure if I like the stitch as I was wanting to use more of an interesting eyelet stitch. I also worry that after spending so much time colour matching the halo has a rather random colour theme.
You can see the random nature of the stitches in this close up. I have used ribbons, perle and a glittery embroidery thread.
The day started off wet, but as the afternoon went on the sun came out and I was able to get around the grounds of Hampton Court. The gardens are lovely at this time of year.
Thanks for popping by – Happy stitching everyone.
sweetfallenangels 
I think it will be hard to judge the halo until you have all of the face and hair done. And I do rather wonder about the satin stitch effect. I rather like your idea of eyelets!
I know, but I do not like to go against the tutor’s advice as I am a real novice when it comes to canvas stitch!
You’ll be much less of a novice by the time you’ve finished this project!
Your work is incredible. I look forward to seeing the finished result x
Thank you- I am certainly looking forward to seeing this piece finished!
This is going to be quite spectacular when it’s finished. I will be very interested to see the final effect of the halo once the face is also complete. You have put so much time an effort into this!
Thank you Kathy – there may still be a little bit of reverse stitching as there are a couple of places on the canvas that I am not too happy with.
This is looking really lovely, Deborah! I love your choices of threads for the halo. The combination of the glitz and ribbon is very effective. You are getting so close to finishing it now!
I know, next is silk shading and I am booked in to do the intensive this summer. Wish me luck!