I’m working the mouse head from the back towards the nose, so that the stitches lie on top of each other like fur does. I use short little stitches because mice have short little hair. I used longer stitches for the pink ear: see how it looks smoother and less furry? I’m also trying to make the stitches look random to avoid lines (this mouse is not supposed to have stripes). I might have to add a few extra stitches near the right eye. I think the color change wasn’t quite random enough, so it looks more striped than blended.
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How inspiring. I got a collection of these mice and did one. I wasnt very good at it, but now i am inspired tonget them out and follow along. Thanks for the inspiration. Your work is so beautiful who wouldnt be inspired.
Oh wonderful! I would love to see what you do with them! And thanks so much for the kind words.
OOoooo it is so beautiful hugs Marie)Claire
Mousey is developing nicely – well done!
It’s adorable.
I’ve been through this issue. He’s so small …perhaps you could try using a finer thread to achieve better blending?