#ASK6: Kimono Maiden
Ann Strite-Kurz Kimono Maiden   Kimono Maiden is a charming Japanese figure that was inspired by a clothespin doll. Most of the border motifs are executed in outlines of Elongated Tent stitches, but the square units are Modified Rhodes stitches that add textural contrasts to the other smooth elements. The figure itself is executed in a variety of texture stitches, and the obi is embellished with a handsome diaper pattern that combines four threads and five stitches. This pattern is an open network whereas all of the other fillings are solid or closed. The colors chosen for the design are traditional richly saturated Oriental hues. There is a dominance of warm red and black areas that contrast well with the rich gold accents, and any intense green, blue or purple may be substituted for the bright blue highlights. Finished Design Size:
6.5 " x 11".

Ground: OOE 24-mesh eggshell Congress cloth
Technique: Canvas/Needlepoint
Level: Intermediate
Price: $22.00 (MI Residents add 6% Sales Tax)
To order: ASK Order Form

Materials:
Canvas: 12" x 16" piece OOE or Zweigart 24-mesh eggshell Congress cloth (the OOE canvas is a darker shade and has less sizing)
Stretcher frame: 12" x 16"
#8 Pearl cotton
1 ball DMC #310 or Anchor #403 black
1 ball Anchor #46 or DMC #321 red (slightly darker) or #666 red (slightly lighter)
1 ball DMC #518 bright blue (optional - may substitute floss instead)
Cotton floss:
1 skein DMC #712 or Anchor #926 off-white
2 skeins DMC #518 bright blue
Kreinik #8 Metallic Braid: 3 reels #002J gold
1 yard fine gold metallic to attach the fan - Kanagawa (or Kreinik blending filament)
1 Solid Brass Fan Charm (included in the chartpak)
Tapestry needles: #24 and #26

 

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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