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| Amethyst Pavilion |
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| Kit Cost: $75.00 Proficiency Level: Intermediate Ground: congress cloth Size of Piece: 9 Length of Class: 2 days | |
| Amethyst Pavilion evokes all the mystery of the Orient. A lovely tranquil pagoda sits atop a small bridge and its every detail is reflected in the peaceful lake below. The sun is setting behind the pagoda, radiating the sky with gorgeous hues ranging from peachy pink through the violets to a dusky blue. | |
| Angel with Lute |
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| Kit Cost: $30 Proficiency Level: Intermediate Pulled Thread Ground: white congress coth Size of Piece: 8 Length of Class: 2 days | |
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Angel with Lute depicts a lovely angel clad in feminine lacy pulled thread and other whitework embellishments. The major elements of the figure are worked in pulled thread stitches ranging from the intermediate to two advanced composite stitches. Students will advance their command of pulled thread stitches and thechniques, and create an attrative piece for their homes. | |
| Bluebird and Dogwood |
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| Kit Cost: $55 Proficiency Level: Intermediate and up Ground: Blue Congress Cloth Size of Piece: 7 x 11 Length of Class: 2 days | |
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It's spring and a lovely Bluebird in full mating plumage perches amid some full blown dogwood blossoms. The bird is worked in numerous hues and values of the characteristic colors of this species, blue and its complement, a light orange. Dogwood blossoms proliferate about the bird, announcing that the vernal equinox has arrived. All these elements are worked in Soie d'Alger French silk; techniques include needlepainting and soft shading. This is an exercise in re-creating reality; students will learn to produce in thread what they see in nature. To complete the effect a trellis like blackwork pattern is stitched. An added bonus: the stitcher should be almost finished with this composition by the end of the two days. | |
| Cardinal & Pine |
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| Kit Cost: $50 Proficiency Level: Intermediate and up Ground: Sage Green Congress Cloth Size of Piece: 7 Length of Class: 2 days | |
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It's winter and a glorious cardinal in full mating plumage perches on a lacy pine bough. The bird is worked in numerous shades and tints of the characteristic colors of this species. The pine tufts proliferate about the bird, announcing that the hibernal solstice has arrived. A lone pine cone adds to the composition All these elements are worked in Soie d'Alger French silk; techniques include needlepainting and soft shading. The embroiderer will learn to blend the threads to produce a realistic effect. The background fabric is the new sage green congress cloth, which has been enhanced with a blackwork pattern subtly applied to the canvas. As an alternative the student may choose white congress for a background. This small project works up fairly quickly | |
| Emerald Temple |
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| Kit Cost: $80.00 Proficiency Level: Intermediate Ground: white congress cloth Size of Piece: 9 Length of Class: 2 days | |
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Emerald Temple From the mysterious island nation of Bali we have the shimmering many storied pagoda known here as the Emerald Temple. Rising toward the heavens on a small peninsula in a peaceful lagoon Emerald Temple evokes all the wonder of fabled Asian lands. The beauty of its pleasing shape is reflected in the calm of the waters beneath. We view the scene from behind a grove of bamboo trees. The temple is interpreted in beautiful silks and metal threads. the palette is mostly monochromatic, ranging from the deepest emeralds through lively teal tones and shading into the palest of aquas for the sunset sky. the composition is cheered by a bit of yellow and gold. The temple iteslf is worked in diaper pattern couching on gold braided thread. Travel is my passion, and the mystic lands of Asian beckon especially to me. Emerald Temple is the third in a series of embroideries expressing the Asian theme; the others are Amethyst Pavilion and Garnet Torii. | |
| Garnet Torii |
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| Kit Cost: $80.00 Proficiency Level: Intermediate Ground: Congress Cloth Size of Piece: 10 Length of Class: 2 days | |
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Peaceful and serene, the famous Floating Torii, (a Japanese gate) at Myajima is interpreted in the loveliest silks and metal threads in a gorgeious garnet color scheme which ranges from the palest pinks to a deep true garnet. The Torii itself first commands our attention as it is worked in French Flat Silk and Krienik Braid in a beautiful flat stitch which shows off the properties of each thread. The water is at high tide so the entire Torii is reflected in the lake beneath, by the clever use of the Gobelin Weave Stitch. The mountains recede into the distance. These are interpreted by the choice of appropriate stitches, texture, and color value. Most spectacular , after the Torii itself, is the sky which is composed of a variety of tones and hues to depict the rising sun. | |
| Great St. Claire of Assisi |
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| Kit Cost: $80 Proficiency Level: Low Intermediate Ground: white congress cloth Size of Piece: 9" x 12" on 13" x 16" stretcher bars Length of Class: 2 days | |
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Patroness of Needleworkers Every embroiderer needs a patron saint to watch over her needlework. St, Claire of Assisi is considered the needleworkers’ patron, and here is depicted as the subject of a beautiful illuminated capital. Claire of Assisi is the founder of the Franciscan Sisters and is shown in her religious habit, seated on a small chair in front of a beautiful stained glass window. In her hands she holds her needlework. The large, elaborate “C” which begins her name is interpreted in beautiful shiny silk, embellished in gold and other metallics. This is a modern interpretation of traditional calligraphy. Several couching techniques are employed to create this beautiful letter. the remainder of Claire’s name is lettered in foundational letters, surrounded by gold. St. Claire herself is worked in the most appropriate of techniques: Assisi! She will be outlined in double running stitch, with the interior space left unstitched. The stained glass window serves as the background, thereby combining two techniques and interpreting them in a modern way. The teacher will hand letter the prayer to St. Claire which she has composed. It will be reproduced on an elegant paper and will be included with the kit. The finished illuminated capital may be framed by itself, or with the prayer below. | |
| Jean Taggart's Arctic Santa |
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| Kit Cost: $60 Proficiency Level: Intermediate & up Ground: 18/in white mono canvas Size of Piece: 8 Length of Class: 2 days | |
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Santa, with his fluffy polar bear companion, is the epitome of Winter. His opulent quilted coat is richly trimmed with close-napped fur and a silver banded collar, while his robe shimmers with pale, icy hues, highlighted with silver. Further enhancing his elegant costume are a boldly striped sash and a dark border, overstitched with silver at the hem of his robe. The frosty Arctic theme is intensified by two sizes of glittering crystal snow flakes, the smaller one adorning his hat and the larger hanging from his silver staff. As students work this project they will learn to shade with a familiar patterned canvaswork stitch and to use simple straight stitches worked over basketweave to create delicate details, which are otherwise impossible to achieve on 18 count canvas. Special emphasis will be placed on methods of creating different textures of fur and beards. Students will also have the opportunity to couch various materials on canvas, from stiff silver Jaçeron, Japanese silver, and even a flexible silver chain. The completed project may be framed or finished as a free-standing figure. This project is one of Jean Taggart's final designs and was worked by Gail and will be taught by her in Jean's memory. | |
| Morning Glory Santa |
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| Kit Cost: $125.00 Proficiency Level: Intermediate and Up Ground: 18/inch mono canvas Size of Piece: 9” x 12” on 14” x 16” stretcher bars Length of Class: 2 days | |
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Morning Glory Santa is a fanciful design offering diverse learning experiences while creating an exquisite Christmas heirloom. Santa strides boldly along, clutching in his hand his shepherd’s crook on which are growing radiant morning glories. The brilliant blue flowers twine up his staff, turning their faces to the daybreak sun. Each is interpreted in the finest of needlework techniques. Santa’s outer robe is a garment of beauty. The fur edging is worked in uncut turkey work, while the outer robe is a complex pattern involving several discreet stitches, worked in a variety of threads and colors. The inner robe is trimmed in guilloche stitch, to suggest a passamenterie braid, and this is festooned with couched gold and crystal beads. A twisted cord creates a belt--the student will learn to make this is class. The inside of Santa’s robe has blown open a bit to disclose a magnificent lining: additional morning glories are revealed, all worked in glittering or nué. The student will learn or nué and soft shading, the construction of a twisted cord, plus several complex canvaswork stitches to create a visual treat and a beloved keepsake holiday decoration | |
| O Little Town |
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| Kit Cost: $ 85 (floss ) or $120 (silk)-- Proficiency Level: Intermediate Ground: 18/inch mono canvas Size of Piece: 16 Length of Class: 2 days | |
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It's close to midnight and the birth of Mary's child is imminent. As the holy couple draws near to the tiny town of Bethlehem the hamlet sleeps in the light of one amazing star, and its gleaming rays bathe the town in celestial glow. But there is no room for them in the town so they take refuge outside the walls of the town and the blessed miracle occurs. Stitch your own little town of Bethlehem, choosing either the mystical blues and violets of the nighttime sky. The sky will reflect the colors of waning daylight ranging from peaches and pinks to the deep indigo of the evening sky--all lit by one wonderful star. O Little Town may be finished as a medium sized Christmas Stocking approximately 16" x 10" or may be framed to hang on the wall. Or . . . the nativity could be eliminated to create a Jerusalem scene for Jewish stitchers. | |
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