‘A Berlin Work Cardinal’ offers a chance for the needleworker to work with a
variety of Berlin Work specialty stitches in this two day, Intermediate Advanced
class. This quintessential Berlin Work design focuses on the Cardinal and
circles around to include the indigenous violets done in Raised work. The focal
point of the Cardinal helps your eye flow around the piece to encompass the tree
branches, trunk and violets. The fluidity of the branches creates movement
within the piece.
There are two types of threads used in this piece in order to maintain
historical accuracy –silk and merino wool. ‘A Berlin Work Cardinal’ is stitched
on 18-count canvas measuring 12″ x 14″ with design drawn on canvas. The finished
size of this delightful piece is approximately 11″ x 8 3/4”, including the cross
stitch border.
Advanced Intermediate
2 day class.