Learning how color and stitches work together is important for anyone who does
needlework. In the piece ‘Diamond Jubilee’ the stitcher has the opportunity to
delve deeper in to this relationship. This design offers the student the chance
to learn about color placement and juxtaposition; while also being encouraged to
make changes to create emphasis and contrast. Each stitcher has the ability to
decide which colorway they would like (from three color choices). The advanced
intermediate stitches are deceptively difficult and will challenge many
long-time stitchers. Executing the metallic borders will give an entirely
different look to the piece and only enhances the individual understanding of
how the juxtaposition of colors effects, and works off of, each area. A stitch
guide is provided with design drawn on the canvas.
Diamond Jubilee is an 8 1/4” square design worked on a 13” square piece of 18
count white mono canvas. The center 8 Way Amadeus begins the journey of color
and stitch juxtaposition learning and understanding. We will add the advanced
stitches of Partial Walneto, 4 Way Crescent Amadeus and a border of Star
Jessica’s to complete the piece. After all the stitches are done, it will be
time to insert the metallic borders which separate some of the areas. In the
end, beads are added to enhance the beauty of the interior stitches as well as
the border. There are three color options from which to choose! This is an
Advanced Intermediate piece.
Diamond Jubilee is stitched on 18-count canvas measuring 13” x 13.”
The finished size of this delightfully colorful piece is 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”.”
Advanced Intermediate
2 Day Class