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[wiseheart]

Compare these two cards, both the same motif, both hand-made by me. The one on the left was made years ago, the one on the right was finished today.



Do you notice how much better the older one is, just because I used thin thread for all the parts? That has taught me not to experiment with thick thread in paper embroidery, just because I believe the pattern would be more visible. *grrrr!*

Anyway, otherwise it was a fairly quiet day, just the kind I like. I made another tree gnome, prepared the next embroidered card (a fairly simple snowman), cooked lunch and wrote an acceptable chunk. If I can keep up this speed, the story will be finished before the next picowrimo session starts. *fingers crossed*

Comments

[meathiel]

It's not that bad ... if you hadn't mentioned it nobody would have noticed. Esp. as the person receiving this card won't have the comparison!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Actually, these cards are supposed to sell on the Christmas market, so I hope the uneven parts won't ruin the business.

[noadvertising.livejournal.com]

The recipient of the card won't complain- it's still very pretty. Besides, the colours are nicer!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

One day I'll do this one again, with a light background. It's just so that I still have some card stock pre-cut to this size and need to use them up first.

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

I prefer the purple version, but I think they both have their charm.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Technically seen, the black version is better done, but I'm not a fan of black, either.

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

To be honest both look fine to me — I would guess this would probably be true the buyers at the market, too.

[mirasaui.livejournal.com]

They each have their charm, just a matter of personal taste.