#ASK21: Twickenham
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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. Also available
in the lavendar colors-see below. Finished Design Size: 5.5
" square. |
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Ground: |
Zweigart 18-mesh Aquamarina
or Lavender mono canvas |
| Technique: |
Canvas/Needlepoint |
| Level: |
Intermediate |
| Price: |
$10.00 (MI Residents
add 6% Sales Tax) |
| To
order: |
ASK Order Form |
Materials:
NOTE. The materials
for the aqua-teal color combination is listed first. The materials
for the blue-lavender color combination follows 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
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