i said i wasn’t going to do this, but if i don’t post this picture, then i’ll just be writing about the weather or something. speaking of that – seems to be raining everywhere these days. i don’t mind, keeps the grass green just a little longer. am hoping for the predicted sunshine tomorrow tho – want to do at least the ‘garage’ work without getting wet and cold. must reorganize tubs and see if there are kits to cut that i haven’t remembered. cutting kits is what i have been doing instead of working on the turtle. which means – not looking too promising for it to be finished for this weekend. then again – who knows.
so, here it is – in process. this one, like the dragonfly, i would not recommend for a beginner. those feet are a little challenging. not awful – once again, batik or other tightly woven fabric a must. they are larger now than in the very first drawing. and i had to restart cause the first fabric i chose did not work!!! i may tweak them just a tad more in the final drawing – not sure. the shell ‘holes’ are much easier and seem to be going fairly fast – when i sit down and actually sew!
my friend julie warned that the fabric under the shells might be too subtle, when i told her about it. i am happy with it, but some might prefer more contrast.
and now it’s time to go up to ‘big house’ for tonight’s games – hockey playoffs and a reds’ game. sure hope they snap out of their slump soon!!
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