Description

By Maureen Spira

These enticing little “Smalls” will lead you through the first steps of Blackwork.  Learn how a simple design shape grows and expands.  Worked in black or dark floss with metallic highlights on 25-count white or antique white Lugana.  When all the stitching is complete, detailed finishing instructions for each of the designs are provided.  Create a Pin Cannoli Roll, Scissor Keep, Scissor Fob, Needle Keep, and Pouch to store the little smalls for safe keeping.  The stitches for this course are:  Double Running (Holbein), Straight, Straight Cross Stitch variation, and Buttonhole for finishing.  Optional stitches:  Ladder Stitch and Chain Stitch.

Ground Fabric:  25-count white or antique white Lugana, cut 10″ x 55″ (25 x 138 cm)

Thread:  DMC floss Black, DMC Diamant Gold or Kreinik #4 Braid, optional #12 Pearl Cotton – Black or #712

Skill Level:  Beginner

Text:  The text is 38 pages, available electronically or mailed hardcopy

Time:  3 months

Supplies to purchase:  Approximately $30 CAD for minimum supplies (a sewing machine is  an asset)

Fee:  2 options

Option A:  Electronic delivery $80 CAD (includes registration fee and text)

Option B:  Hardcopy $90 CAD (includes registration fee, text and postage)

Note:  No refunds once registration is complete.