Friendship Sampler / Needleroll - teaching book |
© Christine-Ann Martin
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A lovely needlework band sampler with a friendship theme. The verse reads:
The threads of friendship
Embroider our lives
With patterns of joy
This design uses cross stitch, bead embellishments, Hardanger work and other speciality embroidery stitches. A total of 13 different stitches in all.
Suitable for framing or for making up into a decorative needleroll such as the one below, this design would make a delightful item for yourself or gift for that special friend.
Teaching book only - this item is not a kit and does not include fabric or threads.
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Available as a chart only, this item is presented as a high quality 22-page spiral bound teaching book with very detailed instructions, diagrams and working charts that will show you exactly how to work each stitch step-by-step and introduce you to the basics of Hardanger cutwork techniques.
Materials required to complete these projects are widely available and relatively inexpensive. |
Learn how to stitch and make up this lovely decorative needleroll:
Our high quality 22-page teaching chart book includes:
~ a full colour 5" x 7" cover photograph of the stitched design
~ a shopping list of required materials
~ a clear working chart, enlarged for comfortable reading
~ a smaller scale chart showing the overall design
~ detailed step-by-step instructions for working each of the 10 bands on this design
~ 24 professional stitch diagrams and illustrations showing how to work each of the 13 stitch types
~ designer tips for a professional finish to your needlework
~ full instructions for making up/finishing the sampler as a needleroll like the one above
~ comb bound A4 book format with laminated covers for durability
~ all sealed in a cellophane bag to ensure everything arrives in pristine condition
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Skill rating:
Best suited to a moderately experienced embroiderer but a confident cross stitcher seeking to expand their horizons and learn new stitch techniques could also attempt this piece as step-by step instructions for all speciality stitches are included.
A basic knowledge of Hardanger work would be useful but not essential.
Size:
On 28 count fabric (over two threads) the stitched area measures 4.7" wide x 5.9" high (approx. 12cm x 15cm).
Additional materials required:
Fabric (white evenweave)
DMC stranded cotton (7 colours)
DMC cotton perlé thread (2 sizes)
Mill Hill seed beads
Plus satin ribbon and backing fabric for needleroll finishing
Stitches used:
Algerian Eyelet, Backstitch, Cable stitch, Cross stitch, Dove's Eye, Four-sided stitch, French knots, Kloster blocks, Queen stitch, Satin stitch, Smyrna Cross, Square Filet and Antique Hemstitch (for needleroll finishing)
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UK residents:
Price of chart book: £12.00
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European EU customers (airmail):
Price of chart book: £13.25
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International customers (airmail):
Price of chart book: £14.50
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Prices shown are for chart pack only, we do not supply kits. All prices include postage, packing & handling charges - no hidden extras. Please select appropriate cart button above (UK, EU or International) to ensure correct postage rates.
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