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This
collection of six embroidery kits is inspired by an
antique satin cushion cover embroidered with silk. It
was probably designed and stitched by a member of the
Broderers Company in London in about 1600.
The
designs are stitched using hand dyed silk threads from
Gloriana, Dinky Dyes, The Thread Gatherer and Gumnut
Yarns (depending on design) and are worked on Zweigart
'Salamanca' fabric.The worked area measures approx 4
x 4 ins (10 x 10 cm).
Kits
are available for making the design into a picture or
for making the design into a pin-cushion or fob. The
pin-cushion can also be used as a pomander by adding
pot-pouri (not included). The Picture Kit contains the
threads (floss), fabric with design outline, iron-on
Vilene interface, needle, detailed step-by-step instructions
and a full glossary of the stitches used. The Pin-cushion
Kit also contains additional threads for cording and
edging, additional fabric for backing, and wadding together
with detailed instructions for making up.
Stitches
used :
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Strawberry: Padded
Satin Stitch, Stem Stitch, Fly Stitch - Leaf, French
Knot, Chain Stitch.
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Forget-me-not: Satin
Stitch, Stem Stitch, French Knot, Chain Stitch.
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Rose: Padded Satin
Stitch, Stem Stitch, Fly Stitch - Leaf, French Knot,
Chain Stitch, Random Long Stitch.
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Harebell: Padded Satin
Stitch, Stem Stitch, Fly Stitch - Leaf, Chain Stitch.
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Primrose: Padded Satin
Stitch, Stem Stitch, French Knot, Chain Stitch.
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Pansy: Padded Satin
Stitch, Stem Stitch, Fly Stitch - Leaf, French Knot,
Chain Stitch.
All the Pin-cushion Kits
also use blanket stitch.
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