I guess every stitcher also is an aspiring designer. Fair enough, I admit I am too, but I lack two of the most essential criteria for this - inspiration and artistic skill.I have had limited success, but only for my own pleasure. Using Jane Greenhofs PC design programme I have converted a number of photographs, though have only as yet had the time to stitch a couple of them.
My in-laws dote on their two dogs, and for my mum-in-laws birthday I thought I would try and stitch a picture of her big dog, Ros.Having imported a good photograph I tidied it up a bit, removing the background and trying to eliminate too many single stitches. I can't remember now how many colours I used, but it is always more than you think it will be. There are some unusual and unexpected colours in there too to help the shading.
I'm not quite as happy with how the Jack Russell, Cally, turned out, but they were a well received gift and are certainly a talking point at the in-laws house.
On my list to do is a picture for my sister with her and the two children, but as yet, that remains on the list.
