Looking for Help to Finish a Wall Hanging (Pillow Cover?)

[koffipot]

Luvswool, Machine stitching on felt really isn't difficult as long as you reduce the tension. I often sign my work and this pic shows some machined writing and drawing.
Thank goodness for shepherds. After McKenzie Thorpe. This was to have been a Xmas card based on McKenzie Thorpe's "Out of a Cloud" by koffipot, on Flickr

[luvswool and dyestuff]

Marilyn, I really meant adding text as koffipot did, not just an artist's signature--although that would be nice too!
Koffipot, I just get nervous when trying to add embellishments to other artwork. I took an embroidery class once which turned out to be a lot of machine stitching on cloth, and it drove me crazy! I guess hand-stitching will be the way I go, unless somebody comes up with a better idea!

[koffipot]

Just go with whatever you feel more comfortable with. It can be a bit daunting adding a freehand machined signature to a really nice piece. After all it's not like you can unpick it if all doesn't go to plan!

[lyn]

It's painstaking, but machine stitching can be unpicked from handmade felt. Always, always, unpick from the reverse side and use a stitch-ripper v e r y carefully.

I lost count of how many times I unpicked black stitching from the white felt that ended up as the tulip bowl.

[luvswool and dyestuff]

I well remember using a stitch-ripper when I used to sew clothing and quilts…UGH! Think I'll go for the hand stitching after all.

[carole aka craftywoman]

Cathy I think your standing stones need definition, they need to pop off the page, I managed a good effect doing this with black felt needle-felted close to the things I wanted to stand out. On your piece I think a definate colour like black, navy or white would work. I also think you could use some to suggest shaping in the stones. I am mad about bling and beading but something about your piece suggests staying with the solid purposeful shapes :-)

[luvswool and dyestuff]

I did go ahead and add some wool via needle-felting, as I agreed with what others said about the stones.  It probably needs more work, but for now, here is the updated wall-hanging.  It's mounted on a black canvas and IS hanging so I can live with it for awhile and figure out what happens next.

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[carole aka craftywoman]

I do that too sometimes, have to leave it alone for a while until inspiration strikes :-)