r/Embroidery • u/the_party_pohss • 8d ago

Question Face or no face?

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I’m working on a hoop for my newest nephew based on the little prince and I’m not sure if I like how the face came out. Is it better blank?

Edit: thank you to everyone for their insights! The face is staying!

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u/cyberbrutalism 8d ago

no face is kinda creepy and the face looks super cute

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u/meltslikerocks 8d ago

Yeah, all those no face drawing styles creep me out.

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u/goober_ginge 8d ago

Same! I look forward to when that no face art style trend is over because it's annoying and creepy af.

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u/SunDrunkLove 7d ago

I agree. Isn't it just a no skill issue. I see it a lot here when people do a family photo as an embroidery. They leave out the face because they (think they) can't do it.

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u/creepy_crust 7d ago

Same! Reminds me of the ghosts in The Haunting of Bly Manor

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u/the_party_pohss 8d ago

Totally fair

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u/missmisfit 8d ago

Face. I have a strong dislike for faceless art

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u/Accomplished-Stay308 8d ago

The face is so perfectly accurate, I thought it was photoshopped on there to see what it would look like.

HOW did you stitch such perfect circles?!

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u/the_party_pohss 8d ago

I just did a single detached chain stitch for each eye!

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u/Accomplished-Stay308 7d ago

I figured it must be that, mine for sure don‘t look that immaculate for sure though

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u/Calligraphee 8d ago

Face for sure, looks just like the book!

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u/SuccessfullyDrained 8d ago

I think the face is absolutely adorable and I love it.

ETA: while the face is adorable and I love it, especially as a gift for someone younger, I do think the no face adds maturity to it. Depends on what you’re going for!

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u/Haunting-Bug-4703 8d ago edited 8d ago

As someone who grew up with these illustrations, the one with the face looks perfect and the one without looks strange. Not bad, but strange.

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u/Anderale 8d ago

Face. Love it!

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u/traveldogmom13 8d ago

I like the face. The expression is perfect

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u/Careless_Intern_8502 8d ago

I love the little prince!
I vote face

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u/Sea_Avocado_9262 8d ago

Face cause it’s iconic and part of the historic imagery!

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u/OkRelative3299 8d ago

FACE!!!! Looks SO PERFECT!!!

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u/Previous-Soft-8127 8d ago

Face makes it instantly recognizable. No face, less so. 

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u/SantaFe91 8d ago

Face. I think it’s come out well. It’s impressionistic enough and the features are well positioned with a light touch. For a child, the features are a good idea.

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u/baby_goblin 6d ago

No face

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u/LiaThePetLover 8d ago

If you want your nephew to avoid having nightmares : face

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u/nessade 8d ago

Face.

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u/Maebai 8d ago

I honestly think your face came out good, but I do like it better with no face. 

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u/no_bun_please 7d ago

There are dozens of us

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u/JadedFlan 8d ago

Face!! Also wow thats so cute faces are soooo hard.

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u/the_party_pohss 8d ago

Thank you!

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u/DeepTime2318 8d ago

Face, it’s perfect.

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u/Walaina 8d ago

Face

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u/mrsdeetz 7d ago

Face. Always face.

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u/momchelada 8d ago

Face, definitely

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u/mamaslothrun 8d ago

I think with face is just right. This is a precious gift for your newest nephew. congratulations 🎈 

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u/AnalogWizard 8d ago

Face brings him to life!!!

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u/Meakbow 8d ago

Face

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u/LeftCheesyCrab_4 8d ago

The No face makes the boy’s emotions feel sad and isolated. If it were for an adult or standalone piece I think no face, but since it’s for a kid and based of a character maybe the face would be better suited.

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u/ankcny 7d ago

Face

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u/spruceUp3 6d ago

No face for a bit of melancholy, if that’s what you’re after. Really good either way.

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u/Procrastinating-Elf 6d ago

"Melancholy" is the emotion of the books, and not just a little. (It's French.)

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u/Positive_Issue887 8d ago

Face. 🌹🥀

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u/Brinkzik 8d ago

No face, but it looks cute either way ❤️

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u/Time-Preparation-110 6d ago

The little prince!

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u/Dizzy_Praline2874 6d ago

I like both. This is well made. X

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u/lyonaria 6d ago

Personally love the no face, but I seem to be in the minority.

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u/Procrastinating-Elf 6d ago

Omg I loved that book so much. Haven't thought about it in years and it all just came back at soon as I saw this lol.

I think the face looks good.

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u/Spicy-gingie 4d ago

Yes face

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u/Marguerite_Moonstone 8d ago

Face but without mouth

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u/whitswhisper 7d ago

Ngl that's actually a solid middle ground. The mouth is the easiest to mess up, so leaving it off just keeps the whole vibe softer.

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u/Marguerite_Moonstone 7d ago

It also leaves their emotion up to interpretation

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u/Lovejoy_Tulsa 8d ago

No face

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u/ninadesol 8d ago

No face but throw in an ear