My latest cross stitch

[Waterlily]

https://imgur.com/a/un33IDD

I really like anything with dresses in lol. Think the face might be a bit too red though. Was a bit disappointed with the bouquet.

[RozMinis]

It looks gorgeous love. The colours always look a wee bit weird on photographs.

I've been doing a lot of small stuff since the Hardanger book, which still needs putting together I might add.

Roz

[Lioness]

You must have so much patience!
I see what you mean about the bouquet. It could probably do with a bit of definition. Would a bit of back stitch help, in one of the darker colours of the bouquet?

[Little Jan]

That’s beautiful
I agree with Lioness with regards to
some backstitch to make tge flowers stand out more
But what do I know I have only done one intricate cross stitch
Which I did for my mum so many shades of pink and so many roses I had to leave some out
to get it finished for her Birthday it took me months

[Waterlily]

Good idea Lioness, I'm a bit useless at doing anything that's not on the chart, like to have the instructions but I'll give it a try.

[Lioness]

Good idea Lioness, I'm a bit useless at doing anything that's not on the chart, like to have the instructions but I'll give it a try.

Can you print off a copy of that section on paper? then you can play around and try drawing over the flowers in pencil on top of the graph to see what comes out best? You may only need a few short lines in and around each flower.

Or take a piece of acetate or plastic and place it on top of your finished cross stitch, tape down with low tack tape. Then take a fine liner and try drawing (on the acetate) a few short lines in and around the flowers. That way you may get an idea of what it may look like and also try various options, but without risking having to unpick too many times.

[Chalet School Fan]

Lovely work Waterlily.
I agree with Lioness. Some backstitch would add definition, but play around on paper first to see what works best.

[Victoria]

https://imgur.com/a/un33IDD

I really like anything with dresses in lol. Think the face might be a bit too red though. Was a bit disappointed with the bouquet.

Would make a lovely wedding gift!