Stitching on Photo

 

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. Have you stitched on photo? This is my first time to do it. I was hesitant at first because I am not familiar with this art, and I am afraid to ruin a photo. That's why I would like to thank @ladylaurenstitching for the inspiration, the support, and the freebie pattern for me to be able to try this art. She held an IG live to show her process in photo stitching. She was very patient in answering my questions and the rest of the viewers' questions. 

We just had a nurse who retired after 45-years of service. This momentous occasion deserves a one of a kind gift. How about a stitched photo? I took photos of her using my Sony-Alpha ZV-E10 during her last days of work. I had the photo printed as 5x7 with a glossy finish as recommended by Lady Lauren. I had my photo printed at Walgreens. I used the freebie pattern in Lauren's bio. I printed the pattern on both typing paper and vellum. I placed the vellum on top of the photo and lightly traced the outline of the subject of the photo. I started poking holes using the vellum pattern as guide. I made sure that I don't poke beyond the outline I created.

After all the holes are poked, I removed the vellum and started stitching. I used a DMC Damiant Gold/Black metallic thread for stitching. 

The pattern on the typing paper was very useful as I checked off my stitching to make sure I have stitched everything. 

I gave this photo to my colleague as a part of her mini scrapbook. 

Thank you, Lady Lauren for sharing your art with us. I got drawn to your art because I love to stitch.

Thank you, Linda, my nurse colleague for your service and dedication to your patients and the profession. I hope to at least get close to this milestone you achieved. Thank you also for allowing me to share your beautiful photo here in my blog and my social media platforms. 

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you like today's project. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.