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201 ACORN ÉTUI
with DIANE CLEMENTS
This colorful, multi-stitch, tri-fold sewing
case is filled with counted patterns,
some original, some adaptations of traditional designs. A variety of crossed stitches, queen stitch,
chain, eyelet, outline, satin and blackwork add texture and
interest to the embroidery. An original reticello-punto in
aria design adorns the case front. The lace acorns have
trellis caps and cloth stitch bodies. They are held in place with branched and double buttonhole bars. Of
course there are Venetian picots to further embellish the lace
design. A mattress pincushion, needlebook and scissors fob
compliment the case.
Class time will be spent working
on a practice piece for the lace and
briefly reviewing the counted stitches.
Pre-work: Basting, padded
buttonhole and four-sided stitches, cutting.
Allow ten to twelve hours.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Class time: 2 days
Technique: Reticello, Punto in Aria, and Counted Thread
Project Size: 3" wide X 10" long closing
to 3" X 3" X ¾" for
case; 2" X 2½" for pincushion; 1½" X 2½" for
needle book, 1¼" X 1" for fob
Kit Cost: $92.00
Biography
Diane Clements of
Walnut Creek, CA, is an award-winning needleworker who has
been stitching since she was a child. Currently specializing
in reticello and other cut and drawn techniques, she has
taught many workshops and has exhibited in numerous shows.
Diane's articles on reticello appeared in The
NeedleWorker and
Fine
Lines. Two
pieces of her embroidery were published in Donna
Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Needlework and
she was the featured Designer
Across America in
the March 2001 issue of Needle
Arts.
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