Super Mario Bros Powerups in Backstitch

[Stitchmond]

I did the Super Mario World suits and powerups in backstitch style, like blackwork, except using the normal color palette instead of all black.

[RMDC]

I like how every color got its own pattern.

[Stitchmond]

I like how every color got its own pattern.

I thought it would add a little structure to the piece. Plus, if one were so inclined, one could stitch it all in the same color like traditional blackwork or redwork, and the different patterns would make the sprite show though...ideally. Like the image below.

Fun fact: the patterns are actually continuous throughout each sprite. As in, if it ends in one area, it picks back up in another area at the place where it would be had it continued straight through.

[Firehawke]

These are so cute...great job!

[AuntTink]

These are amazing!

[QueenBex]

Wow! Such a brilliant idea and so neatly stitched too! Love it!

[Aridesh]

I love this idea! It's so well thought out and looks awesome! Very creative.

[BooChocoBoom]

I bought 2 books worth of blackwork patterns at the discount book store last year and these just highlight my possibilities. Great work!

I know most people hate backstitching but I am one of the few that find it soothing.

[yafashelli]

This is excellent work! Congratulations on such fine finished pieces! I can't wait to see them framed.

[JemmaJ]

Wow! They look amazing! I was given an blackwork piece for Christmas...it is easy to follow? I cannot wait to see these pieces all framed up!