Blue Mist Sampler / Needleroll - teaching book |
© Christine-Ann Martin
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A beautiful needlework band sampler and/or needleroll, personalised with the stitcher's initials.
This design uses a number of speciality embroidery stitches, including drawn thread and Hardanger cut work. A total of 17 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 beautiful item for yourself or gift for a special person in your life.
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 24-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 and drawn thread embroidery techniques as well as several exciting embroidery stitches.
Materials required to complete these projects are widely available and relatively inexpensive.
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Learn how to stitch and make up this beautiful decorative needleroll:
Our high quality 24-page teaching chart book includes:
~ a full colour 5" x 7" cover photograph of the stitched design and needleroll
~ 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 16 bands on this design
~ 37 professional stitch diagrams and additional material that clearly demonstrate how to work each of the 17 stitch types, all in line with the text where you need them.
~ 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 an embroiderer with some experience but a confident cross stitcher seeking to expand their horizons and eager to learn new stitch techniques could also attempt this piece as step-by step instructions for all speciality stitches and techniques 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 4.5" wide x 5.6" high (approx. 12cm x 14cm).
Additional materials required:
Fabric (white evenweave)
DMC stranded cotton (4 colours)
DMC cotton perlé thread (2 sizes)
Mill Hill Frosted beads
Plus satin ribbon and backing fabric for needleroll finishing
Stitches used:
Antique Hemstitch, Backstitch, Cross stitch, Double Herringbone, Double Wrapped Bars, Dove's Eye Filling Stitch, two types of Fan Stitch, Interlacing Stitch, Kloster blocks, Mosaic Stitch, three types of Rhodes Stitch, Satin Stitch, Smyrna Cross and Three-Sided stitch.
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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 book 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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