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November 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.
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 Borders - Kreinik's 1/16 Ribbon, Fyre Werks,
Ribbon Floss, Metallic Ribbon Floss, Tiara, Kreinik #8 Braid
Background - Kreinik's 1/16 Ribbon, Fyre Werks,
Ribbon Floss, Metallic Ribbon Floss
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 Red
and Green Pin.
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Using 2 Colors -
Use Color 1 for the Smyrna Borders, Color 2 for the Background and
both for the Center Medallion.
Use Color 1 and Color 2 for the Smyrna Borders, Color 2 for the Background
and Color 1 for the Center Medallion.
Use Color 1 and Color 2 for the Smyrna Borders, Color 1 for the Background
and Color 2 for the Center Medallion.
Specific Threads for Stitched Models:
Red and Green Pin
Smyrna Borders: Kreinik #8 Braid Christmas 238
Background: Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon Red 003
Center Medallion: Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon Green 008
Blue and White Pin
Smyrna Borders: Kreinik #12 Braid Bahama Blue 329
Background: Fyre Werks White Pearl F10
Center Medallion: Fyre Werks White Pearl F10
Blue and Copper Pin
Smyrna Borders: Tiara Night Sky T147
Background: Fyre Werks Copper F9C
Center Medallion: Fyre Werks Copper F9C
Diagram
of November 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. Outer Smyrna Border:
Stitch Smyrna Cross Stitches - Click HERE
for diagram of Individual Smyrna Cross Stitch. Illustrated in Black on Diagram
1.
2. Background
Stitch the Background next, being careful to match the Stitch orientation
in the corners! Illustrated in Green on Diagram 1. Stitching
this first will simplify placement of the Inner Smyrna Border and Center
Medallion.
3.Inner Smyrna Border
Stitch this using Diagram 1 as a guide.
Note: They are shown in 2 colors in Diagram 1, but are stitched using 1
color.
4. Center Medallion
Diagram 2
Click on Diagram 2 to see a
larger version.
NOTE: Squares represent holes in plastic canvas. Blue squares correspond
to blue squares in Diagram 1.
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.
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