Embroidered Collage

  For my simplified version I started with a limited color scheme in watercolor crayons.  I loved the flowing effects that I got this time.  I'm not sure why, but some of the crayon colors seem to flow more than others when wetted.

For stitching I chose a whipped backstitch.  I started out with just backstitch but it didn't look right, so I used the same thread to smooth out the lines by whipping.  I kept it even simpler by just using floss and floche - a matte thread the same thickness of two strands of floss.

I think the composition on the atcs is a little weak, but I'm really happy with how the 5x7 turned out.  I think that the little pink circle focal point really makes the piece somehow.  The problem is that from even a little distance or at a smaller scale most of the stitching disappears when viewing the artwork.  The subtle effect could be useful in certain situations, but is not what I'll usually be going for.  I want the embroidery to show!