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ASK35: 'Tis the Season

Picture

Technique:
Canvas Embroidery
Level:
Intermediate
Ground:
23-mesh Zweigart grey mist Congress cloth or 18-mesh Ravenna (black) mono canvas
Finished Size:
6.25" Square (23-mesh) or 8" Square (18-mesh)

Price:
$36.00 - Booklet Only
SHOPPING CART - Booklet only


Autumn Example
Picture

Christmas Example
Description:
The centerpiece of this design is a potted tree that is executed in staggered units of Tied Oblong Cross. In the holiday version, the tree is divided into alternating green and red segments. In the Autumn version, the tree is more delicately shaded and uses a Wildflowers overdyed thread with three accent colors. Both versions have tiers of lighted candles on both sides, and the pot is embellished with the same reversible blackwork pattern and a tied velour bow.

The double border of the design combines two original composite patterns that both use all satin stitch shapes. The interior diamond outline combines a decorative "X" or bow shape with Mirrored Chevrons and Scotch units. The exterior square border combines an Enlarged Tent edge with interior elements that include two sizes of Cashmere units and Scotch stitches. The result is sort of a plaid grosgrain ribbon effect that balances well with the diamond ribbon. A decorative saw-tooth edging surrounds the square border, and these are created with pairs of Mirrored Milanese units.

The triangle areas between the two borders have blackwork outlines that reinforce the theme of the design. The Christmas example has a wreath that is flanked by Danish heart ornaments. The autumn example depicts oak leaves with acorns.

The Christmas example has red beads on the wreath to simulate berries and has silver metallic accents. The autumn example uses a Renaissance Shimmer for its metallic accent and has no beads. The remaining threads are pearl cottons in both examples with weights adjusted to the canvas size in each case.

Materials List: 
24-count Christmas Example
12" square stretcher frame 
12" square Zweigart light gray (grey mist) Congress cloth
#8 pearl cotton 
Anchor or DMC white - 1 ball 
Anchor # 47 red - 1 ball 
Anchor #228 kelly green - 1 ball 
#12 pearl cotton 
Anchor #47 red - 2 yards 
#8 Balger metallic - #001 silver - 2 reels 
Rainbow Gallery Petite Very Velvet - 6" piece #V612 or #V631 red 
Mill Hill frosted glass beads, #62013 red (36 needed) 
Needles - Tapestry #22, #24, #26 and #28

18-count Autumn Example
14" square stretcher frame 
14" square Zweigart Ravenna (black) 18-mesh mono canvas 
#5 pearl cotton 
DMC #918 rust (med. dark value) - 1 skein 
DMC #741 yellow-gold (light value) - 1 skein 
DMC #900 orange (lt. med. value)- 1 skein 
DMC #367 sage green (med. value) - 2 skeins 
#8 pearl cotton - DMC #918 rust - 1 ball 
Cotton floss - DMC #741 yellow-gold (light value) - 1 yard 
Renaissance Designs Shimmer - #21 yellow gold - 1 skein 
Rust velour to match DMC #918 - Fleur de Paris #51 fine velour (if dye lot is right) - 6" piece 
The Caron Collection - Wildflowers Marigold (or suitable alternative overdyed floss in autumn shades) - 1 skein 
Needles - Tapestry #22, #24, #26 and #28

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