ASK17: Hungarian Hootenanny
Description:
This design is the fourth in a series called Parade of Pattern which features projects that explore common stitches in an uncommon way. In this geometric arrangement, a variation of the Hungarian stitch called Flip-flop Diagonal Hungarian is used to create a main outline that resembles a rickrack edge. The four-way square and diamond arrangement is enhanced by a dramatic star in the center, and these areas are embellished with accents of canvas stitches, blackwork outlines and couching patterns. The background area is decorated with what I call a simulated darning pattern that is beaded. Any two colors can be combined in this design as long as the values substituted are the same.
This design is the fourth in a series called Parade of Pattern which features projects that explore common stitches in an uncommon way. In this geometric arrangement, a variation of the Hungarian stitch called Flip-flop Diagonal Hungarian is used to create a main outline that resembles a rickrack edge. The four-way square and diamond arrangement is enhanced by a dramatic star in the center, and these areas are embellished with accents of canvas stitches, blackwork outlines and couching patterns. The background area is decorated with what I call a simulated darning pattern that is beaded. Any two colors can be combined in this design as long as the values substituted are the same.
Materials:
Canvas: 12" square 18-mesh Zweigart white mono canvas
Stretcher frame: 12" square
1 skein Watercolours: Blue lavender
#16 Kreinik metallic braid: 1 reel #006 blue
DMC #5 pearl cotton:
.5 skein #210 light purple
4 strands #208 medium purple
8 strands #829 light blue
DMC #8 pearl cotton:
10 yards #806 medium dark blue
1 ball #519 light blue
Cotton floss: 1 skein DMC #550 dark purple
Seed beads: bright blue 10mm rocailles. NOTE. The model uses silver-lined Czechoslovakian beads that are not normally found in needlework shops, but effective substitutes can be used as long as the size fits either a #8 crewel or #28 tapestry needle.
Needles: Tapestry #22, #24, #26 and #28 (for beading).
Canvas: 12" square 18-mesh Zweigart white mono canvas
Stretcher frame: 12" square
1 skein Watercolours: Blue lavender
#16 Kreinik metallic braid: 1 reel #006 blue
DMC #5 pearl cotton:
.5 skein #210 light purple
4 strands #208 medium purple
8 strands #829 light blue
DMC #8 pearl cotton:
10 yards #806 medium dark blue
1 ball #519 light blue
Cotton floss: 1 skein DMC #550 dark purple
Seed beads: bright blue 10mm rocailles. NOTE. The model uses silver-lined Czechoslovakian beads that are not normally found in needlework shops, but effective substitutes can be used as long as the size fits either a #8 crewel or #28 tapestry needle.
Needles: Tapestry #22, #24, #26 and #28 (for beading).