Update:
I forgot to mention that the flecks that you see on the canvas are metallic gold accents. The whole thing just sparkles!
The kits contain the fibers that are listed on the instructions so every kit contains the same colors. It would be fun to do the designs in different colors and on different colored canvases!
I also wanted to mention that this series is by Rainbow Gallery and you can find Rainbow Gallery at;
http://www.rainbowgallery.com/
The free designs that they offer for needlepoint are here;
http://www.rainbowgallery.com/freechartdownloads.cfm?ID=12
They also offer free designs for Cross Stitch, Plastic Canvas, Blackwork and Hardanger.
Have Fun!!!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
I don’t have a new picture yet of the “Candy Swirl Santa” as I’m still working on his face and he’s not ready to come out and greet everyone until he has his full mustache! He’s still a little lopsided.
While I’m working on him, I thought I would share with you a quick project that I did this month. Several of the fiber companies share free patterns using their fibers on their websites. In addition, many have a project of the month design series that they offer exclusively to needlework shops. These projects are usually small and work up quickly so this is a great way to try out new fibers or techniques. If you have problems counting, and you know who I’m talking to, this is a great way to learn to count on a small project before moving up to larger projects.
This year, my local LNS, the Stitching Post in Catonsville, Maryland, is offering a monthly Canvas Ornament Club. The designs are from the Rainbow Gallery. For a small fee you can join the club. Then each month during the series, you stop by and pick up your canvas with all of the threads that you will need for this particular design. The cost of the kits may vary but so far they are less than $10.00.
My daughter and I both signed up as I thought this would be a good way for her to expand her horizons in counted canvas work.
The first canvas for January, 2008 was designed by Joan Lohr and is “Medallions”. This was a quick project and fun to stitch. I didn’t time myself but I would estimate that it took me less than two hours to stitch this project. Happy Dance time!
Enjoy and I should have February’s up soon!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Original Comments:
- We can wait for Candy Swirl to have his face on, no problem!
And why did everyone in the room turn and look at me when you mentioned counted thread pieces?Your shop is doing something very nice with these little sample kits. Is it fun for you and your daughter to use different colors and threads on the same chart?
Jane of Chilly Hollow
- Nice, and it will be a quick to finish! I wasn't either pointing at Jane!
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- You were too, Pat. I saw you.Thanks for the update, Cynthia. I thought the speckles were just an artifact of the photo. That happens sometimes. Gold metallic flecks in the canvas should make this spectacular! I like the metallic canvases. They add so nuch to little ornaments!I'm sure the store would have trouble making up kits of various color combos (so much work!) but that would be fun. I just love it when local guild chapters do geometric programs and everyone picks different colors. I'm not good with color and I always learn a ton from that exercise.Anyway, glad you are having fun with this and thanks for the links.
Jane of Chilly Hollow
- Cyn, I named your blog in my Made my day Award listing! Thanks for doing so!
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- I just found out that Pat “The Needle Art Nut” gave me the “You Make My Day Award”. Thank you so much Pat!
I forgot to mention that the flecks that you see on the canvas are metallic gold accents. The whole thing just sparkles!
The kits contain the fibers that are listed on the instructions so every kit contains the same colors. It would be fun to do the designs in different colors and on different colored canvases!
I also wanted to mention that this series is by Rainbow Gallery and you can find Rainbow Gallery at;
http://www.rainbowgallery.com/
The free designs that they offer for needlepoint are here;
http://www.rainbowgallery.com/freechartdownloads.cfm?ID=12
They also offer free designs for Cross Stitch, Plastic Canvas, Blackwork and Hardanger.
Have Fun!!!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
I don’t have a new picture yet of the “Candy Swirl Santa” as I’m still working on his face and he’s not ready to come out and greet everyone until he has his full mustache! He’s still a little lopsided.
While I’m working on him, I thought I would share with you a quick project that I did this month. Several of the fiber companies share free patterns using their fibers on their websites. In addition, many have a project of the month design series that they offer exclusively to needlework shops. These projects are usually small and work up quickly so this is a great way to try out new fibers or techniques. If you have problems counting, and you know who I’m talking to, this is a great way to learn to count on a small project before moving up to larger projects.
This year, my local LNS, the Stitching Post in Catonsville, Maryland, is offering a monthly Canvas Ornament Club. The designs are from the Rainbow Gallery. For a small fee you can join the club. Then each month during the series, you stop by and pick up your canvas with all of the threads that you will need for this particular design. The cost of the kits may vary but so far they are less than $10.00.
My daughter and I both signed up as I thought this would be a good way for her to expand her horizons in counted canvas work.
The first canvas for January, 2008 was designed by Joan Lohr and is “Medallions”. This was a quick project and fun to stitch. I didn’t time myself but I would estimate that it took me less than two hours to stitch this project. Happy Dance time!
Enjoy and I should have February’s up soon!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Original Comments:
- We can wait for Candy Swirl to have his face on, no problem!
And why did everyone in the room turn and look at me when you mentioned counted thread pieces?
Jane of Chilly Hollow
- Nice, and it will be a quick to finish! I wasn't either pointing at Jane!
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- You were too, Pat. I saw you.
Jane of Chilly Hollow
- Cyn, I named your blog in my Made my day Award listing! Thanks for doing so!
NC Pat – Needleart Nut
- I just found out that Pat “The Needle Art Nut” gave me the “You Make My Day Award”. Thank you so much Pat!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Originally Posted: February 20, 2008
Originally Posted: February 20, 2008
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