Mediterranean Squares Update I
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 12:52PM I've been slowly stitching on this new squares design between trying to finish up the instructions and canvases for the Safari pilot starting Thursday. I'm blocking in and balancing the colors as I go. On my first Squares entry on October 26th I included a photo of a group of threads and colors I had selected for my next square. The resulting square is completed and located just below and to left of center. And there are three other squares in various stages of completion.
You might also be wondering how many threads I am planning to use? Well, so far I have 18 or 20 different threads colors, while using about 10 to 12 different thread types/brands. That means the colors are fairly set but I will probably about around 8 to 10 more shades, etc. before completing the design.
I have a gray-scale sketch of about 3 inches square to use as a reference. It includes notes on stitches and possible thread combinations I think might work. It also has the major stitch/dividing lines and shapes blocked in within each square. But, it's all subject to change.
I think of squares/tiles/library floors while working on this design. Library floors you ask? Well, I visualize looking down on a tile floor, from.... let's call it the mezzanine, and ask myself.....does this stand on its own?
There are many references in books on architecture which reference floors of all sizes, including ballrooms, rotundas, large and small entry ways, etc. And when you add the references for church architecture, etc, the topic of Mediterranean Squares (Tiles) alone could be my recurring theme for quite some time.
More stitching to come.
Reader Comments (3)
Your piece is coming along beautfully. I LOVE the colors. :)
I'm enjoying the development of this new design and the comments you have included on the number of colors and thread types you used so far. Can't wait to see the final, completed design.
Great detail and progress!