Ann Strite-Kurz
ASK35: Tis the Season
 
Ann Strite-Kurz Tis the Season

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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 holiday example has a Christmas wreath that is flanked by Danish heart ornaments. The autumn example depicts oak leaves with acorns.

The holiday 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.


Technique:

Canvas Embroidery

Ground:

23-mesh Zweigart grey mist Congress cloth or 18-mesh Ravenna (black) mono canvas

Level:

Intermediate

Size:

6.25" Square (23-mesh) or 8" Square (18-mesh)

Price:

$22.00

E-mail:

strite.kurz@needleartworks.com

 

To Order:

ASK Order Form

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

Ann's Patterns/Books
Flurry of Butterflies ASK1
Tease Time ASK2
Double Ring Ceremony ASK3
Wrendominiums ASK4
Flower Power ASK5
Kimono Maiden ASK6
Underwater Ballet ASK7
Oriental Butterfly ASK8
Dresden Heart ASK9
Just Plain Folks ASK10
Espalier Angels ASK11
Mr.Snojangles ASK12
Mrs. Snojangles ASK13
Milanese Mutations ASK14
Milanese Medley ASK15
Hungarian Hoopla ASK16
Hungarian Hootenanny ASK17
Opalescence ASK18
Hungarian Hoedown ASK19
Octofleur ASK20
Twickenham ASK21
Tivoli ASK22
Diaper Patterns ASK23
Fanciful Floral ASK24
Creative Canvas Couching ASK25
Friendship Heart ASK26
Angelina ASK27
Santa Sampler ASK28
Red Japanese Lantern ASK29
Bayou Bullfrogs ASK30
Mosaic Magic ASK31
Miss Winter Carnival ASK32
Antlers in the Treetops ASK33
Kokopelli - The Merry Minstrel ASK34
Tis the Season ASK35
Blackwork Butterfly ASK36
Candlelight ASK37
Catching the Breeze ASK38
Clowning Around ASK39
Midnight Oil & Great Balls ASK40
Tiny Tannenbaums ASK41

Blue Oriental Lantern ASK42
Pineapple Parfait ASK43
My Fair Ladies ASK44
The Heart of Blackwork BASK1
Potpourri of Pattern BASK2
Canvas Appliqué BASK3
Variations and Mutations BASK4
Science/Canvas BASK5
Diaper Patterns BASK6
Backgrounds-The Finishing Touch BASK7
Borders and Bands Book BASK8
Creative Canvas Couching BASK9
Diaper Patterns BASK10
Needle Notes BASK11
Potpourri of Pattern EncoreBASK12

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