Schwalm Hearts

Description

This sweet, small pillow design introducing Schwalm can be used as a pin cushion or placed beside your dresser mirror to hold your beautiful brooches. This gorgeous whitework technique originated in the Schwalm River Valley in north central Germany and features stitches such as coral knots, buttonhole, tiny chain, and filling stitches such as Marburg, waffle, and rose.

Size of Design Area:  2″ by 8″ approximately

Ground Fabric:  2 pieces cut 6″ by 12″ of 32-count coloured linen for stitching

Supplies:  #16 white coton á broder (optional #8 pearl cotton), #25 white coton á broder (optional #12 pearl cotton), fibre fill, ribbon for a bow, #5 pearl cotton for twisted cording, 2 pieces of material for lining (Approximately $25 for minimum supplies.)

Skill Level:  Beginner/Intermediate (experience in a counted thread technique, such as Hardanger, is an asset)

Text:  8 pages

Time:  3 months

Note:  No Refunds once registration is complete.