Tumbleweeds 1

Description

Using embroidery and bead embroidery stitches, along with needle lace and needle weaving techniques, the original of this design is the first of a set of three.  This design explores the use of needle lace techniques further than previous designs, combining stitches and incorporating ribbons and cords to add interest.  Suitable for experienced embroiderers.

Finished Size is 245 x 245 mm

Dictionary of Stitches and Techniques

There is a video dictionary for this design in the subscription section on this site.  In this dictionary you will find video clips of all the stitches and techniques used in this design.  Along with each video clip on the page there is a downloadable and printable document that gives you step-by-step written instructions with illustrations.

Online Project

This project is available as an online project in the intermediate projects section of our subscription area.

Contents of Kit:

Pattern and Print:

Full instructions, diagrams, stitch guide and colour images of original work.  The line drawing is screen-printed onto Natural coloured 45/55 Cotton/Linen fabric.
The ink is indelible.  

Materials Pack

Threads:

• 1 each x DMC Ecru, 315, 640, 642, 822, 3021, 3726 and 3727.
• 2 each x DMC 644, 3022 and 3023.

Special Threads:

• 1 each x bobbins DMC Perle #12: 822 and 642
• 2 each x bobbins DMC Perle #12: 644 and 778
• 3 each x bobbins DMC Perle #12: Ecru
• 2 metres Di van Niekerk Hand Painted Silk Ribbon: 2mm no. 32

Beads and Crystals:
Miyuki Beads

• 2g 15⁰ 594
• 4g 15⁰ 1630
• 4g 11⁰ 577
• 4g 11⁰ 650
• 2g #1 2442

Preciosa Crystals

• 1 x 15-pack 34ss Light Burgundy AB Flat Back crystals

Needle Pack:

• 1 x Size 18 Chenille Needle
• 2 x Size 7 Embroidery Needles
• 2 x Size 10 Embroidery Needles
• 2 x Size 24 Tapestry Needles
• 2 x Size 10 Bead Embroidery Needles