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Embroidered landscape in Kantha style showing bare trees, a winding path, fields, and birds under a cloudy sky.

Embroidered landscape in Kantha style showing bare trees, a winding path, fields, and birds under a cloudy sky.

I would like a dashed line kantha pattern that obeys the rules below plus tells the story of a bleak british Norfolk landscape. Here are the rules: Focal Point: What it is: The main area or element that instantly grabs the viewer's attention. How to achieve it: Use contrasting colours, denser stitching, more intricate details, or a unique stitch in a specific area. Placing the focal point slightly off-centre (using the Rule of Thirds) often creates more dynamic interest than placing it dead centre. Balance: What it is: The visual weight of elements within your design. Types: Symmetrical: Elements are mirrored on either side of a central axis (creates a sense of calm and formality). Asymmetrical: Elements are balanced even if they're not identical, using different sizes, shapes, or colours to offset each other (creates a more dynamic and informal feel). Radial: Elements radiate outwards from a central point (common in mandalas or circular designs). Rule of Thirds: What it is: Imagine dividing your design space into a 3x3 grid (like a tic-tac-toe board). How to use it: Place your focal point or important elements along these lines or, even better, at the intersection points. This creates more visual interest and leads the eye around the piece naturally. Flow and Movement: What it is: How the viewer's eye travels through your design. How to achieve it: Use leading lines (like vines, stems, or stitch directions), repetition of shapes, or a progression of colours or sizes to See more