2 Day Class – March 9-10, Saturday and Sunday
On a recent trip to St. Kitts I went scuba diving and saw a yellow seahorse. I thought- I can design this and Sullivan will be his name- no idea why! Upon returning home I looked at my overdyed silks and Waterlilies Rapunzel caught my eye. So now we have Sullivan the golden seahorse who is composed of a myriad of stitches including Jessicas, Crescents, Rhodes and Overlapping Sprats Heads. Threads used will encompass a wide variety of textures and finishes to add depth and dimension to this distinctive piece. Wire lace fins and sea grass will also be added for additional visual interest. Such a stunning seahorse will need a variety of crystals and beads to assure that your finished piece will shimmer with life. Finished size 11”x 7”.
Proficiency Level: intermediate
Design Size: 11 ” x 7”
Kit Contents: Your kit will include a 12” x 16” 18 count French Blue canvas, all threads, crystals, needles and instructions necessary to complete the project.
Special Techniques:
How to work with wire lace and how to attach it
How to stitch an Overlapping Sprats Head medallion
Jessicas and many variations
Crescents and variations
Rhodes and variations
Sprats Heads variations
Attaching crystals and Bead clusters
Stitches:
Crescent and variations
Jessica and variations
Rhodes
Sheaf
Sprats Head and variations
Wrapped Eyelets
Ground: 18 mono canvas
Stitcher to provide: 12” x 16” bars and tacks or staples to attach the canvas to stretcher bars, usual stitching supplies including light, laying tool, frame stand or weight, magnifier and battery pack if needed.
