Best of Both

**ravenstreamr** · February 9th, 2010

I hope this picture shows the banner well enough for you to see what I have done because I am really proud of my accomplishment. The two large black dragons have been put onto the banner using applique and cutaway back with satin stitch detail as I have done on most of my banners, but the red drops that cover the background are done with ME and I did the digitizing myself - my first ever. By using the red embroidery thread in the bobbin I have accomplished makeing the banner reversable just as I wanted to.

**Shihaya** · February 9th, 2010

That's a very beautiful banner
Do you do reenactment or LARP?

Greetings
Shihaya

**saskia** · February 9th, 2010

looks stunning. Must have been a lot of work to get the drops properly outlined.

**Sonia** · February 9th, 2010

Beautiful, Kari! Please show us the back as well!

**Pennies_From_Heaven** · February 9th, 2010

Very nice work Keri

**ravenstreamr** · February 9th, 2010

Originally Posted by Sonia

Beautiful, Kari! Please show us the back as well!

Actually, the picture was taken from the backside. I hadn't noticed before you encouraged me to look!

**ravenstreamr** · February 9th, 2010

Originally Posted by Shihaya

That's a very beautiful banner
Do you do reenactment or LARP?

Greetings
Shihaya

Yes, we do reenactment with the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), a medieval group centered around Europe 600 - 1650 A.D.

**Sonia** · February 9th, 2010

Originally Posted by ravenstreamr

Actually, the picture was taken from the backside. I hadn't noticed before you encouraged me to look!

In that case, can we see the front then, big please!

**sharong** · February 9th, 2010

Kari the banner is stunning, reminds me of the movie, A Knights Tale, with Heath Ledger, just loved that movie. We watch it from time to time. Your work is fantastic!

**la_cole** · February 9th, 2010

Your banners are incredible, Kari. Your clients must get excited while awaiting their turn for their exclusive banner to be delivered.

**motoandnutty** · February 9th, 2010

You have every right to be proud of your work ravenstreamr, it is beautiful!
To get the reverse to look that good is true craftsmanship! and I'm so glad that your digitizing has worked so well - there's no stopping you now!

**Angicrafter** · February 9th, 2010

Kari your work is always amazing !!! I love seeing your projects ! Thank you sooo much for sharing your lovely work with us

**Shihaya** · February 9th, 2010

Originally Posted by ravenstreamr

Yes, we do reenactment with the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), a medieval group centered around Europe 600 - 1650 A.D.

Sounds like fun. I haven't git the time for reenactment or LARP (my husband doesn't share my interests so the scarce family-time is mostly devoted to family-activities) but I enjoy going to fairs and one fantasy event a year.

**Grandma Ria** · February 9th, 2010

Kari you have done a great job and you Digitized it yourseelf you should be very proud of your self.
Well done.
Thanks for sharing Ria

**ravenstreamr** · February 9th, 2010

Originally Posted by Sonia

In that case, can we see the front then, big please!

OK - since the design is symmetrical it is really hard to tell front from back in these pictures. The first picture with ties showing on the left side of the banner is the front and the second picture with ties barely visible on the right side of the banner is the back. I'll try to remember to take close-up pictures both front and back to compare of the banner I'm working on right now. In the meantime, hope this will help to illustrate the finished product I produce.

**watermelon** · February 9th, 2010

Your banner is fabulous! I would never have known which was the front and which was the back. Beautiful job!
Thanks bunches for sharing this beauty with us!