This is a small geometric design
that was developed to teach students several ways to use couching
techniques on canvas. The booklet has a two-page introduction
of the history of couching techniques in embroidery, and it
discusses how these traditional concepts from other embroidery
mediums can be adapted to canvas in attractive and innovative
ways. Finished Design Size: 6" square.
Materials: Canvas: 10"
square piece 18-mesh Zweigart white mono canvas
Stretcher frame: 10" square
DMC #5 pearl cotton:
1 skein #993 medium aqua
1 skein #991 teal
1 skein #758 light rust
1 skein #355 dark rust
.5 skein white
DMC cotton floss: 2 yards #922 medium coral
10mm rocaille beads: coral (minimum of 80 beads needed)
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 size #20, #22, and #26; #28 tapestry or
#8 crewel for beading
