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There's a host of irresistible projects in this issue that
will have you stitching all month through. Create a set
of charming cottages for postcard views of country scenes.
The Masterclass reveals how Blackwork can be broken down
into ‘runs’ that can then be built up layer
on layer to give change in intensity. There is a fabulous
portrait of an eager and attentive Siberian Husky for lovers
of these distinctive dogs. Whisk yourself away to times
past with our collection of horse-drawn carriages, ideal
for lovers of historic fiction. Hardanger takes on a fine
and intricate look with a circular which features lots of
scissor-action and delicate filling stitches. Give cards
and other items the look of Ancient Egypt with a selection
of designs inspired by the revered lotus flower, all highlighted
with gold.
Feature Designs
Character Cottages
Create a quartet of quaint cottages with this
collection of charming scenes. They typify the
characteristics of some of the many cottages
seen up and down the country. Each cottage is
packed with detail but being a compact size,
take very little time to stitch. They make super
cards, framed mini pictures or position them
on a single piece of fabric for a bigger frame
or bellpull.
Elegant
Carriages
Before the dawn of the internal combustion engine
or steam, carriages such as these were the means
of travelling long distances. The nippy sports
car of its day was the phaeton, raced by rakes
and often transporting a Georgian beauty on
board. The carriage to be seen in around town
was the luxury model of the Landau while the
earliest form of public transport was to take
a seat on the mail coach, thundering through
the night at breakneck speed. This collection
of carriage would suit any fan of vehicular
history but would perhaps also be adored by
anyone with rows of Jane Austen or Georgette
Heyer on their bookshelves!
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Dainty
Doily
This delicate roundel is a Hardanger delight
with extensive cutwork giving it a filigree
effect. Worked on 28 count fabric, the stitches
have an intricate lacy look. It looks superb
in this dark tray, but it can be stitched on
a large piece of fabric to be finished in Antique
hem stitch for an elegant table centre or presented
in a circular frame.
Egyptian
Blooms
This collection of dramatic designs is inspired
by the art of Ancient Egypt. The lotus flower
was a common motif and together with the rich
colours of coral, turquoise, jade and gold,
create an aura of the land of the pharaohs.
The gold stitches are highlighted with a rich
sparkle thanks to the blending filament and
each design has the perfect finishing touch
of an Egyptian style brass charm.
Siberian
Husky
This wonderful animal portrait features an attentive
and eager Siberian Husky that is perfect for
dog lovers or fans of the great outdoors. All
the character of these fabulous dogs is captured
in this study as well as the distinctive coat
and colouring these wolf-like creatures have.
You certainly get a rewarding result for this
small project which is the combined result of
clever shading and a finer fabric count.
Graduated Colour
Build up layers of Blackwork ‘runs’
to create intensity in patterns to give a sense
of movement and shading to Blackwork designs.
