ASK21: Twickenham
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Blue-Lavender Option |
Description:
Twickenham is the first of my Garden Series of geometric designs. This series was named because the outlines resemble some of the designs used in traditional formal gardens. The design explores several innovative styles of open canvas patterning, including one called mock or "simulated darning" which is used to secure the beads in two areas. The pattern appears to be darning with its light airy quality and its use of exclusively satin stitch units, but the normal running stitch sequence has been altered to a back stitch sequence to more securely attach the beads. This small design will fit many commercial boxes. See suggested color choice option in the lavender - see below.
Twickenham is the first of my Garden Series of geometric designs. This series was named because the outlines resemble some of the designs used in traditional formal gardens. The design explores several innovative styles of open canvas patterning, including one called mock or "simulated darning" which is used to secure the beads in two areas. The pattern appears to be darning with its light airy quality and its use of exclusively satin stitch units, but the normal running stitch sequence has been altered to a back stitch sequence to more securely attach the beads. This small design will fit many commercial boxes. See suggested color choice option in the lavender - see below.
Materials:
NOTE. The materials for the aqua-teal color combination is listed first. The materials for the blue-lavender color combination follow in parentheses.
Canvas: 10" square piece Zweigart 18-mesh Aquamarina (Lavandula)
Stretcher frame: 10" square
.5 skein Watercolours: Bouquet (Blue-Lavender)
#5 pearl cotton:
Anchor #188 med. dk. aqua (DMC #208 purple)
#8 pearl cotton:
Anchor #186, med. aqua (DMC #209 lavender)
#16 Kreinik metallic braid:
1 reel #021 copper (12 yards #051C sapphire cord - this cord is somewhat heavier than the comparable braid listed for the alternative color combination. If a lighter effect is desired, substitute the #8 weight, and one reel should be adequate in the finer weight.)
Cotton floss:
3 yards Anchor #189 dark aqua (DMC #550 dark purple)
10mm rocaille beads: 100 teal (100 purple).
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.
Sandalwood beads - optional accent (available through Access Commodities)
Needles - #22 and #24 tapestry, #8 crewel or #28 tapestry for beading
NOTE. The materials for the aqua-teal color combination is listed first. The materials for the blue-lavender color combination follow in parentheses.
Canvas: 10" square piece Zweigart 18-mesh Aquamarina (Lavandula)
Stretcher frame: 10" square
.5 skein Watercolours: Bouquet (Blue-Lavender)
#5 pearl cotton:
Anchor #188 med. dk. aqua (DMC #208 purple)
#8 pearl cotton:
Anchor #186, med. aqua (DMC #209 lavender)
#16 Kreinik metallic braid:
1 reel #021 copper (12 yards #051C sapphire cord - this cord is somewhat heavier than the comparable braid listed for the alternative color combination. If a lighter effect is desired, substitute the #8 weight, and one reel should be adequate in the finer weight.)
Cotton floss:
3 yards Anchor #189 dark aqua (DMC #550 dark purple)
10mm rocaille beads: 100 teal (100 purple).
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.
Sandalwood beads - optional accent (available through Access Commodities)
Needles - #22 and #24 tapestry, #8 crewel or #28 tapestry for beading