This is going to go on for a few days. I like to stop and post a bit as it gives me a break from the tiny demanding stitching. (Also having a few projects gives a welcome change of pace.)
Yesterday I stitched and applied an under layer of very dark branches. In most cases they are quite full and close to the bole of the tree. With those in place, I moved out to add more important detail, namely dead branches at the base.
A pair of larger branches were created from the dyed cheese cloth, twisted and anchored about half way up and to the front of the trunk. The lower half of this tree is quite open so the needle branches are quite contained and distinct.
There are two shades of green now, still dark, on this branch. For most of the needled branches, they will be custom sewn to get the drape and direction for each one.
One hour later and the lower portion of the tree is done.
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