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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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