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December
Pin/Ornament of the Month
Designer's Note
This Month features on of my
most favorite Threads, Kreinik's 1/16" Ribbon.
It is fun to stitch with and the colors are thrilling.
If you haven't tried it...YOU MUST!
Instructions: This page
includes Instructions and Charts for everything except the Smyrna Cross
Border.
To get to the Smyrna Cross Border Instructions, click HERE.
MATERIALS:
Clear (translucent) Plastic Canvas 14mesh
White or ecru may be substituted.
Stretcher Bars are recommended. Attach Plastic Canvas with staples or
tacks.
Threads: General Suggestions
Smyrna Cross Border - Kreinik's 1/16 Ribbon, Fyre Werks,
Ribbon Floss, Metallic Ribbon Floss, Tiara, Kreinik #8 Braid
Scotch Stitch Border- Kreinik's 1/16 Ribbon, Fyre Werks,
Ribbon Floss, Metallic Ribbon Floss
Inner Cross Stitch Border - Kreinik's 1/16 Ribbon, Fyre Werks,
Ribbon Floss, Metallic Ribbon Floss, Tiara, Kreinik #8 Braid
Center Medallion - Kreinik's 1/16 Ribbon, Fyre Werks,
Ribbon Floss, Metallic Ribbon Floss
Since you won't be Beading your pin, consider Beading a set of Stitch
Counters instead!
Click HERE to get to the Beaded
Stitch Counters.
Color Combinations: General Suggestions
The major design issue here is the contrast between the 2 colors used. If
you want a strong variation in the Center Medallion, choose 2 colors which
contrast strongly. If not, choose 2 colors which are close, as in the
Silver and Multi Pin which is beautiful but very subtle.
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Using 2 Colors -
Use Color 1 for the Smyrna Borders, Color 2 for the Scotch Stitch Border
and both for the Center Medallion.
Use Color 1 and Color 2 for the Smyrna Borders, Color 2 for the Scotch
Stitch Border and Color 2 for the Center Medallion.
Use Color 1 for the Outer Smyrna Border, Color 2 for the Scotch Stitch
Border and Color 1 for the Inner Smyrna Border and Center Medallion.
Specific Threads for Stitched Models:
Red and Gold Pin
Smyrna Border: Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon Red -
003HL
Scotch Stitch Border: Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon Gold - 002V
Inner Smyrna Border - Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon
Red - 003HL
Center Medallion: Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon Gold - 002V
Green and Gold Pin
Smyrna Border: Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon Green - 008HL
Scotch Stitch Border: Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon Gold - 002V
Inner Smyrna Border - Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon
Green - 008HL
Center Medallion: Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon Green
- 008HL
Christmas Multi Pin
Smyrna Border: Tiara Christmas T142
Scotch Stitch Border: Dark Green Shimmer
Inner Smyrna Border - Tiara
Christmas T142
Center Medallion: Dark Green Shimmer AND Tiara
Christmas T142
Diagram of Borders for December Pin
Diagram 1
Click on Diagram 1
to see a larger version.
Note: The colors shown are not representative of the colors used but were
changed to more clearly delineate the design elements.
Order of Working -
1.Smyrna Border:
Stitch Smyrna Cross Stitches - Click HERE
for diagram of Individual Smyrna Cross Stitch. Illustrated in Black on Diagram
1.
2.Scotch Stitch Border
Stitch the Scotch Stitch Border next, being careful to match
the Stitch orientation in the corners!
Check below for the diagram for the Scotch Stitch.
Scotch Stitch Diagram
NOTE: Needle comes up on odd numbers. Even numbers not
illustrated due to space constraints. Same color thread is used, but shown
as 2 colors on diagram to clarify the different stitches.
3.Center Medallion
Diagram 2
Click on Diagram 2 to see a
larger version.
NOTE: Squares represent holes in plastic canvas.
Use Diagram 1 for placement of Center Medallion.
Notes:
The stitching pattern is designed to avoid a build up of thread on the
back of the piece.
You will need to work the Thread/Ribbon with your fingers to get it lay
flat as you stitch the center.
Diagram 2 has the numbering for only half of the
Center Medallion because it got too crowded on the Diagram. Continue with
the stitching sequence all the way around.
For the Christmas Multi Pin, you
will be using both colors, each threaded in a different needle. Stitch
each stitch with the Shimmer and then carefully lay the Tiara over it,
before going on to the next stitch. |
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