Well despite the ridiculously busy weekend I managed to get some stitching done on the mask. I tried photographing the progress this morning. However, I couldn't get a clear picture no matter how hard I tried. i think it has something to do with the shiny patches on the fabric. The red swirls were done in a simple chain stitch with DMC cotton floss. I only used three strands to cut down on the bulkiness. The half circles are buttonhole wheels stitched with DMC black perle cotton #5.
I have a very strict schedule if I wanted this finished by Thursday. I have to finish all the embroidery tonight. That includes red swirls over the right eye and buttonhole wheels along the top of the mask. I was hoping to add more embroidery but only if time permits. Tomorrow I have to add all the beads, buttons and finish work (maybe a trim around the outside if I can find a nice one). Wednesday I have to finish contructing the mask completely. I have a lot of work and almost no time to do it. This is really going to push my skills.
On top of this workload I have to help my husband unpack from the weekend trip to the Amherst Model Railroad Hobby Show. It was so much fun though. I learned how to do landscapes and it is way easier than I would have imagined. I also bought my first model kit. It is a small house. I started putting it together this weekend but now i'm going to have to wait until I finish the mask before I work on it further. Well hopefully I will have a picture ready of the mask completely embroidered for you all tomorrow. Stitch and be happy!
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