Why Vin - are those bugle boy beads you're wearing?

[boogieshoes]

i'm finally done with the Vin-dog on my mag7 doggies stitch.  i'm both happy and sad - happy, because he looks great.   sad, because i don't want to stop stitching, but i have other obligations i must spend my time on.  *sigh*.

anyway, the original version by Sunset is here, and here is the glorious stitching:






so i sized that as a thumbnail, and you can click to peruse the bigger pic (it's 300dpi scan that turned out to be about 2M).  but yes, those beads on Vin's belt are called bugle beads - they're shorter than the ones i usually see/use, but they work.  those light blue beads in his eyes match Eric Close's pretty well, but they're also a bit spooky.  i haven't decided if i really like them yet.  note the 'bandanna' - which is really a scrap of ribbon that's already starting to fray.  i'm not sure if it will stay together throughout the stitching process.  i hope so. 


next up on this piece is the buck-dog - i've already got darker blue beads for his eyes, and i know his hat is brown... but i'm not sure what else to do to modify him.  a flower in his mouth for the ladies, maybe. :)  actually, i kind of like that - and it will give me a chance to practice ribbon embroidery or something.  hmmm.... *plans*

anyway, i know a lot of people have been waiting for this guy for a while, so i thought i'd show it off.

-bs, stitchy

Comments

[ael68.livejournal.com]

Cool. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[boogieshoes.livejournal.com]

*grins* thanks. i was so pleased to see you're cancer-free as of your last doctor's visit.

-bs

[ael68.livejournal.com]

Oh, I think you're thinking of Cin. but thanks!

[boogieshoes.livejournal.com]

*sheepish look* definitely need more caffeine this morning!

-bs

[slavelabour.livejournal.com]

VIN IS SO CUTE. I adore the bandanna (particularly the fraying on it because I forgot how scruffy this dog is and it's a perfect match for him) and his eyes aren't that scary. He doesn't look evil if that's what you're worrying about? I smiled that the camera picked up on the glint in Chris' eye, too. I went back and forth looking at the original and I really like yours much more. The shades of brown in the hat are perfect and the little bugle boy jeans, I mean beads, are a nice touch. =)

I'm still amazed at this type of craftsmanship. I could never attempt something like this, you rock.

[boogieshoes.livejournal.com]

*grins* the eyes don't look 'evil' to me so much as a more 'alive' than Chris's eye-bead. that's why it took a little getting used to - it's hard to translate effects like that int pictures, but i hope one day to meet you and show you...

i love those bugle beads - good for representing shotgun shells!

i'm having a lot of fun with this pattern. it's fun to take each dog and try to add or modify to him to more closely match the character's personality.

i think when i'm done with this piece, i'm going to see if i can't make a shadowbox with it. i think that would make a nice keepsake for Mr. Beihn.

such is my plan - we'll see if i ever manage to get there, heh.

-bs

[slavelabour.livejournal.com]

From what I can tell, MB genuinely enjoys the gifts people give him, particularly the homemade arty stuff. And he gets a little dorky about it, too (showing it off), which is cute. I'm such a sucker for dorky people. =)

You and me, babe. No doubt, one of these days we'll meet up and have too much fun discussing geeky things!

[boogieshoes.livejournal.com]

i'm glad MB loves these gifts. i've thought of signing this gift to him 'just another crazy fan', *giggles*.

and yeah, totally - geeks unite! right now for job search reasons going somewhere might be a little tough, but we should definitely look for a little relax-a-con to get together at.

-bs