particle Report post Posted November 1, 2012 Here's another take on a journal cover I did a while back, but this time with more artwork. It's for a customer via Etsy that wanted it for a paper-backed book she has. It's surprisingly hard to photograph these things! The only thing left to do is remove the stitching and replace it with brown thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted November 1, 2012 Looks nice....I also think that brown thread is the way to go.................but what do I know?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted November 1, 2012 Lovely design....I really like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted November 1, 2012 That is truly beautiful. I love everything about it. Why did you stitch with white first though? Why not just stitch with brown to begin with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted November 1, 2012 Great question - the reason is because the product listing on Etsy had natural thread. The customer didn't specify otherwise in our communication prior to stating the order, so I just stuck with natural thread assuming the customer was happy with it. Once I got it finished and sent photos to the customer, she decided she wanted brown thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted November 1, 2012 Dang women................always changing their mind.................lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesman1951 Report post Posted November 1, 2012 I like this a lot . Very nicely done ! Trying to find words to describe it so I ll go with my first impressions : Bright , warm ,friendly ,happy ,timeless ,well loved . This belongs in the hands of a very special person . Over all it just has a warm friendly look to it . Just guessing but its my feeling that you have put a bunch of yourself into this work . The love shows . Ill bet you are a right interesting charcter . Thanks for showing us this work . Made me smile and go back to the bench thinking I am lucky to know some vey talented people . My sincere compliments on time well spent . Bet you get a nice smile from your customer when it gets delivered . Well Done ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted November 1, 2012 Wow - thanks for the compliments everyone! Not sure how interesting I am, but I certainly have a tendency to put a lot of heart into everything I make. My wife would say I get carried away with everything I make. But we have different ideas of what an acceptable level of quality is. She keeps me grounded, provided I listen to her.... I learn seething every time I make something, and these journal covers are no exception! Wish I had the opportunity to make more of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted November 2, 2012 How do you learn and seethe at the same time? THAT'S a great skill. I usually don't learn until well after the seething. I kid. I LOVE this piece Eric. The colors are great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted November 2, 2012 LOL - dang iPhone autocorrect! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie B Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Absolutely love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted November 3, 2012 sort of Japanese style, like it a lot....sort of refreshing get-away from all the Sheridian carving style, which I like too...well done, how about red thread..I love colors in my thread....again, good work!! James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintsdivco Report post Posted November 3, 2012 Very nice. I really like the color and the design. Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horrrk Report post Posted November 3, 2012 Lovely work, Particle.. Very elegant design..its good to see something quite original and unique looking. I bet your customer will be real happy when she gets hold of it.. Regards Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
