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June Pin/Ornament of the Month
Instructions: This page includes
Instructions and Charts for everything except the Smyrna Cross Border.
To get to the Smyrna Cross Border Instructions, click HERE.
Designer's Note
For added punch, this design uses two
colors in the Smyrna Border. Use one color for the X and the other color
for the +, alternating on each Smyrna Cross.
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 - Sparkling Threads such as Tiara, Metallic
Ribbon Floss, Fyre Werks mixed with Threads with a Sheen such as Ribbon Floss, Neon Rays or
Shimmer.
Background Stitches-
Matte, textured Thread such as Silk and Ivory or Very Velvet
Medium Sheen such as Pearl Cotton or Neon Rays.
Use a Thread with maximum contrast to the Thread chosen for the Main Pattern
ie: contrast
with color or texture.
Main Pattern - Threads with a Sheen such as Ribbon Floss,
Neon Rays or Shimmer.
Beads: This Design looks good with Beads, for an added kick!
If you decide not to Bead your pin, consider Beading a set of Stitch Counters
instead!
Click HERE to get to the Beaded
Stitch Counters.
Color Combinations: General Suggestions
Using 1 Color - Use a Sparkle for the Smyrna Border and Main Pattern
and a Matte Thread featuring the chosen color for the Background Stitches.
Using 2 Colors -
Use Sparkles for both Color 1 and 2 in the Smyrna Border and a Thread with a
Sheen in Color 1 for the Background Stitches. Sparkles featuring Colors 1 and 2 for
the Main Pattern will finish it off.
Using 3 Colors -
Use Color 1 and 2 for the Smyrna Border, Colors 2 for the Main Pattern
and Color 3 for the Background Stitches.
Specific Threads for Stitched Models:
Yellow and Green Pin
Smyrna Border: Yellow Neon Rays (N74) and Green Shimmer
Main Pattern: Green Shimmer
Main Pattern Fill-in and Center Compensation: Yellow Neon Rays (N74)
Background Stitches: Yellow Neon Rays (N74)
Red, White and Blue Pin
Smyrna Border: Tiara White Pearl (T117) and Red Shimmer
Main Pattern: Red Shimmer
Main Pattern Fill-in and Center Compensation: Silk and Ivory Classic Navy
Background Stitches: Silk and Ivory Classic Navy
Black, Silver and Gray Pin
Smyrna Border: Tiara - Silver (T103) and Black Shimmer
Main Pattern: Black Shimmer
Main Pattern Fill-in and Center Compensation: Tiara - Silver (T103)
Background Stitches: Very Velvet - Light Gray (V215)
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.
For added punch, this design uses two colors in the Smyrna Border. Use one
color for the X and the other color for the +,
alternating on each Smyrna Cross.
2. Background Stitches:
Stitch the Background as illustrated in Orange on Diagram 1.
The Gray Squares represent the holes where the main pattern will be stitched. They should
remain empty after the background has been completed.
Background Stitches Diagram for June 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.
3. Main Pattern: Stitch the Main Pattern AFTER stitching the Background.
This first stitch in each sequence will share its hole with the corner Smyrna Cross
Stitch. Also, note that #22 and #24 share the same hole.
Main Pattern
Diagram 2
Click on image to see larger version.
NOTE: Each square represent a hole in the plastic canvas.
Center Compensation
Follow the stitching at the center of Diagram 2, stitching 2 squares to
fill in around the center.
Filling Stitches
With this Design, there is an area between motifs, that is not well covered with Thread.
It corresponds to the diagonal on Diagram 2 that runs from #1 to #23. I
used the Background Thread and Backstitched as far as necessary to hide the Ground
Fabric/Plastic. On most of the designs, I stitched back as far as #13 on Diagram 2.
Another option is to lay a Thread from #1 to #23 and couch it down as needed.
5. If you choose to Bead, string appropriate beads from the center hole. |
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