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Size: 3 inches by 9 inches
Description:
This piece was designed after a visit to the Sampler A to Z exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston a few years ago. On display was a Mexican sampler which had a set of flowers, like carnations, which had been embroidered in long and short stitch. What was unique about this piece was that the flowers were stitched with a two color twisted silk thread. Having studied Japanese embroidery, I knew that the stitcher must have made her own thread to achieve the unique "candy cane" effect. This piece incorporates 'candy cane' silks in a traditional sampler band. The instructions teach you how to take two colors of Au Ver a Soie Soie Platte and twist it by hand to make a two color thread for your satin stitches. If you are interested in something different, try this technique.
Kit Contents:
The kit includes the linen, instructions, silk threads, needle, velvet and morie, and floss for finishing.
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