2 day class, March 6-7, 2025
A magnificent magnolia captures the essence of the south. Magnolias are ubiquitous in New Orleans, and this project will bring spring all year round. The flower is framed by deep green leaves, and stitched in shades of white with a touch of sparkle, then a background of laid filling stitches brings attention to the beautiful flower.
Finish as a pillow, or framed to add to your Southern decor.
Teaching Objectives:
- Develop an ease in stitching that emphasizes the rhythm of the stitch
- Explore different fiber textures in developing the project
- Compensation for several small patterns
Student Objectives:
- Confidence in working with various thread textures
- Techniques for starting and stopping threads
- Working compensated patterns
Design size: 144 x 144 stitches, about 8” x 8” on 18 ct. Sage Green mono canvas
Level: Intermediate
Kit contents: 14” x 14” sage green 18 ct. mono deluxe canvas, line drawn with taped edges; Rainbow
Gallery Silk Lame’ Braid and Splendor, Kreinik #8 Braids, and Caron Collection Waterlilies; tapestry
and chenille needles
Stitches: cross stitch, French knots, Hungarian, stem stitch, diagonal mosaic, diagonal mosaic variation, fern, double Parisian, horizontal Parisian, hesitation stitch, serendipity, Milanese, pavilion diamond, backstitch, and laid filling
Students to supply: 2 pairs 14” stretcher bars with tacks/staples; scissors, including scissors for metallics; magnification and lighting if needed
