Description

By Barbara Gilbert, Peggy Kimble & Helen McCrindle

This lovely design combines several elements of Deerfield.  This design features the following stitches:

buttonhole, buttonhole wheels, chain, snail’s trail (coral knots), darning, feather, fly, French knots, New England laid stitch (Roumanian), outline or stem, herringbone, Deerfield herringbone, cross-stitch, latticework, satin stitch, spike stitch, and speckling.  This will make a great chapter course.

Size of Design:  6¾” x 10¼” approximately

Ground Fabric:  1 piece of plain weave linen for surface stitching or linen twill, cut 12″ x 15″

Thread:  Appleton’s crewel wool – 1 skein of 3 values of a blue and 1 skein of white or saffron (or colours of your choice – see notes)

Other supplies:  Stretcher bars – 12″ x 15″; tacks or staples

Skill level:  Intermediate/Beginner

Text:  The text is 40 pages and is available electronically (PDF) or hardcopy (mailed)

Time:  4 months

Supplies to purchase:  Approximately $13 for thread and $13 for plain weave linen or $17 for linen twill

Fee:  2 options

Option A:  Electronic delivery (PDF) – $40 CAD – includes registration fee and text

Option B:  Hardcopy (mailed) – $55 CAD – includes registration fee, text and postage

This course is available to EAC/ACB members only.     Note:  No Refunds once registration is complete.

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