One of my newest projects is Ghostly Treater, pictured above, a new Halloween Designs from Kelly Clark Needlepoint (booths 2038 & 2040). You’ll be able to see the model and purchaase the Stitch Guide there.
I wrote about this piece in an earlier post but the pciture shows him all finished.
I tried some new things with him. I really wanted to get the feeling of objects lit by the light of the flashlight. While I love Water n’Ice, I do think it can slightly obscure what’s behind it. To combat this, stitch the items OVER the translucent thread. If that seems difficult, stop and start Water n’Ice around the object you want highlighted.
Just as in my other Halloween guides for Kelly, there is a spiderweb in the corner. This is done by cutting some organza and then securing it with stitching. There are times when only fabric will do and there are so many transparent fabrtics in so many colors out there, it’s a great addition to you needlepoint. Just be sure to sercue the fabric by either couching or stitching over it. Most of these fabrics are thin enough that you can still use your normal needles.
I love this design and wish my kids were still young enough to have Trick or Treat bags.
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