Archive of A Previous Program
Saturday, October 5, 2019
 

Location:  Thistle Needleworks in Wethersfield, CT
Schedule for Saturday:
               10 AM to 12:30 PM                  Beginning piece
               12:30 to 1:30 PM                       Lunch, Show and Tell and short meeting
               1:30 to 3:30 PM                         Continued stitching

Since the chapter will pay for your fabric, please note on the sign-up form what color you would like so that it can be cut before class or choose your fabric ahead of time and let the clerks know that the cost of your fabric is to be charged to CRVC.  There are many colors available, but only a few will be listed on the form.

This design by Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes at www.beautifulstitches.com.au is offered as a gift to all stitchers.  It is a great way to experiment with a range of canvaswork stitches using variegated thread and three coordinating solid colors.  It will work beautifully as a bookmark, as decoration on a journal cover, or perhaps as a beautiful accent on a small handbag or iPad cover.  We will supply the fabric and the directions, but you get to choose your colors, from your stash or at the store.

Here is some information from the instructions:
To complete this embroidery you will need:
            Congress canvas measuring at least 12 x 28cm = 4.7 in. x 11 in. (this will give you a minimum of 3cm (1.2 in) extra fabric all around the stitched area which measures 6 x 21.5cm (2.4" x 8.5").
            Size 24 tapestry needle
            Small, sharp embroidery scissors
            Your preferred embroidery frame (I like Q-snaps but please feel free to use your favourite framing system)
            Embroidery threads: This project is ideally suited to choosing your own threads.  I have included the threads I used, but you won’t be able to replicate them exactly as the variegated silk is a one-off that I dyed myself.  Choosing your own colours is very easy.  All you need is a variegated thread and three coordinating solid colours.  You can use stranded silks, cottons or a combination - they will be equally effective.  And your colour choices might transform this into Spring Fireworks or Beach Fireworks.  The creative decisions are in your very capable hands. :)

Name Used In These Notes     My Colour                                           Your Colour
Variegated                               My own hand dyed thread –
                                                  12 strand silk (red, yellow, green combination)
Colour 1                                   Threadworx 10051 - 6 strand cotton (red)
Colour 2                                   Au Ver a Soie No. 2533 - 7 strand silk (yellow)
Colour 3                                   Au Ver a Soie No. 2125 - 7 strand silk (green)