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September 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 Border - 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 White and Green Pin which is beautiful but very subtle. For entirely different look, use just 1 color, . Using 2 Colors - Use Color 1 for the Smyrna Border, Color 2 for the Background and Color 1 for the Center Medallion. Use Color 1 and Color 2 for the Smyrna Border, Color 2 for the Background and Color 1 for the Center Medallion. Use Color 1 for the Smyrna Border, Color 1 for the Background and Color 2 for the Center Medallion. Specific Threads for Stitched Models: Purple Pin Smyrna Border: Fyre Werks Purple F 44 Background: Fyre Werks Purple F 44 Center Medallion: Fyre Werks Purple F 44 NOTE: This used up 1 card of thread completely. White and Green Pin Smyrna Border: Ribbon Floss White 142F-2 Background: Ribbon Floss White 142F-2 Center Medallion: Fyre Werks Mint Pearl F49 Silver and Blue Pin Smyrna Border: Tiara Silver T103 Background: Metallic Ribbon Floss Dark Blue Center Medallion: Fyre Werks Silver F5 Diagram of September 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. Squares represent holes in plastic canvas. Grey squares are to help in placement of 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. 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 Center Medallions. 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. |
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