Dog Days

August 26, 2007

Jack Russell terrier needlepoint

One of my vacation projects is working on the model for this, one of my new stitch guides.

It’s from Cat’s Cradle and is adapted from some artwork.

I love Jack Russell terriers, but they are way too energetic for me.

So now I get to have one virtually.

One of my favorite things about the real life dogs is their incredibly smooth coat. I’m using Burmilana and Basketweave to get that effect. It will be enhanced by the textured background.

I think he will be totally cool.

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2 Responses to Dog Days

  1. maxine on May 15, 2009 at 11:40 am

    An absolutely beautiful piece. After putting on my reading glasses I was able to see all the detail. Captures the true terrior!

  2. [...] friend is going great guns on her first piece (a companion dog to my Jack Russell) and, while it isn’t replacing knitting for her) she is really enjoying [...]

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