Tumbleweeds 3

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 265 x 250 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 Tumbleweeds 3 line drawing screen-printed onto Natural coloured 45/55 Cotton/Linen fabric.

The ink is indelible.

Materials Pack

Threads:

• 1 each x DMC 315, 316, 640, 822 and 3726.
• 2 each x DMC Ecru, 642, 644, 3021, 3022, 3023 and 3727.

Special Threads:

• 1 bobbins DMC Perle #12: 822
• 2 each x bobbins DMC Perle #12: Ecru, 642 and 778
• 3 bobbins DMC Perle #12: 644
• 2 bobbins DMC Special Dentelles #80: Ecru
• 3 metres Di van Niekerk Hand Painted Silk Ribbon: 2mm no. 32

Beads and Crystals:

Miyuki Beads

• 4g 15⁰ 594
• 4g 15⁰ 1630
• 4g 11⁰ 577
• 6g 11⁰ 650
• 4g #1 2442

Preciosa Crystals

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

Needle Pack

• 1 x Size 18/20 Chenille Needle
• 2 x Size 7 Embroidery Needles
• 2 x Size 10 Embroidery Needles
• 2 x Size 24 Tapestry Needles
• 2 x Size 26 Tapestry Needles
• 2 x Size 10 Bead Embroidery Needles