The First Sip

Price range: R131,66 through R864,53

Ordering Notes:
This website is structured so that you don't have to order a full kit if you don't want to. Choose the various components or packs, adding them to the cart //one at a time. Scroll down to the product description to see the contents of the packs. If you want a full kit, order all of the packs.

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Description

Using embroidery stitches, loom weaving  and needle lace techniques modified for use in embroidery and beads, the original of this design has been mounted as a tea tray. Suitable for intermediate to advanced embroiderers, there is an interesting variety of stitches and techniques as under:

  • 9 embroidery stitches/stitch variations
  • 1 bead embroidery stitch
  • 3 needle lace patterns
  • 3 needle weaving patterns

Finished size is 260 x 200 mm

All of the stitches and techniques are to be found in the Crewel Intentions book.  There are also detailed instructions, often with the video clips, in the Resources area in the workroom.

Contents of the full kit are as under:

Print Pack

  • There are no instructions in the kit.  Contractual obligations dictate that you need to own the book to gain access to the instructions.
  • You can buy the South African edition of the book here.  World English editions are available at amazon.com.
  • The line drawing of the design screen-printed onto 450 x 400 mm winter white cotton linen blend, backed with cotton voile.
  • The ink is indelible

Materials Pack :

Threads:

  • 7 skeins of DMC Stranded Cotton: 798, 799, 809, B5200 (2), 800(2)
  • 5 bobbins DMC Perle #12 thread:  B5200, 794, 3753
  • 3 bobbins DMC Special Dentelles #80: 794 (or the Lisbeth equivalent #80 651 if DMC colours are discontinued)
  • 2 bobbins DMC Satin thread: S799, S800

Miyuki Beads:

  • 6 x 2 grams packs Miyuki beads:  15⁰524, 15⁰1653, 11⁰19F

Needle Pack :

  • 2 x Size 7 Embroidery Needle
  • 2 x Size 10 Embroidery Needle
  • 1 x Size 26 Tapestry Needle
  • 1 x Size 28 Tapestry Needle
  • 2 x Size 10 Bead Embroidery Needle

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