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charming sampler cottage features an alphabet roof that supports a smoky mother-of-pearl
button chimney with twisted cord smoke! The roof lifts off to reveal storage for scissors,
awl, and other needlework tools. A tiny "trunk" pincushion rests inside - complete
with silk ribbon straps. The interior is lined with Dupioni silk along with linen
walls. The stitching is on 30 ct. linen with variegated silk threads of Gloriana's
Cottage Woods along with blending hues of green, blue, taupe and dusty rose. Stitches
include the four sided, satin, eyelet, cross over one-two, tied oblong cross, half
Rhodes, and C.A.'s exclusive joining stitch. Learn techniques to join non-counted
fabric to linen and linen to linen - all from the outside of the project, totally
by hand, along with the framework information of this dainty cottage. Tips to make
embellished, tight twisted cord that serves a function as well as a decorative purpose
will be shared. Your treasured needlework tools will love to call this Sampler Cottage
Etui home! All finishing materials are included in kit.Cost of this workshop is $125 plus a teaching fee to be determined. Deadline for signup is June 29. About C.A. Wells C.A. is known for her original needlework designs both in form and function. From sewing cases shaped into cottages or pyramids to purses that slide into stitched covers, C.A. will keep every stitcher involved from the first stitch to the last. She teaches nationally/internationally and hosts needlework seminars in Cape Cod and Europe. C.A.'s stitching and finishing techniques will take you to another dimension in your needlework quite literally! Visit CA's Eclectic Collection at www.caeclectic.com |
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