Working on this piece is very enjoyable. Sunday I used a high satin poly thread and FMQed the scales in the fish. I used some water soluble colored pencils to add highlights. I ended the day quite satisfied. See for yourself.... I also stitched in wavy lines off the tails and fins to enhance the movement of the water. I tried adding some blue iridescent tulle over the above koi, but realized all my stitching of the scales disappeared. So, I ripped it off leaving a little around the edges. Not sure how I like that. I also added a partial second eye at the edge of the head. I think it makes the fish look more balanced I wanted this koi to have a more white/spotted look. It was stitched with a shiny white poly thread. I also used the pencils to enhance the pink tones in the fabric. I stitched in a mouth for a side view, but in reality that is not how we see fish when looking from above. It would have to be swimming on its side! Doesn't that usually mean you're about to ha...
