New Designs for  2011

"Christmas Tree 2011"
11" x 12" on 18 ct  sandstone canvas
pattern: $16.00 (includes beads)
The  pattern uses ThreadworX Overdyed #5 Pearl 51048 (2 skeins), DMC #5 pearl cotton 890, 937; YLI Ribbon Floss 144-001 (2), 148-020 (2), 148-021 (2), 148-038, 148-039 (2) on a 16" x 16" piece of canvas.
NOTE:If you have trouble finding Ribbon Floss you can use Kreinik 1/16th Ribbons:  0017HL  (2), 012 (2), 002 (2), 015, 421 (2)


"Fluorite Fantasy"
10" x 10" on 18 ct  sage green canvas
pattern: $16.00 (includes beads)
The  pattern uses Watercolours and Waterlilies 060 ("Slate") with DMC #5 pearl cottons 500, 501, 502, 991, 550 and Fyre Werks FT23, Fyre Werks FT32, Neon Rays+ NP07, Sparkle! Braid SK08 + SK33, Splendor S834 and S1059 and Ribbon Floss 148-033. (Pattern also gives Kreinik metallic thread alternatives.)


"Red, White & Blue Panel"
4.5" x 16.5" on 18 ct  sandstone canvas (you can also use white, eggshell, blue, or grey)
pattern: $16.00 (include beads)
The  pattern uses Watercolours 219 "Cardinal" and 281 "Hudson Bay", along with DMC #5 pearl cottons 823, 791, 816, white... with Ribbon Floss 148-021 (2), 148-023, 148-039, 148-042 (2), 148-048 (or you can substitute Kreinik 1/16th RIBBON 002 (2), 032, 031, 051HL (2) and 210).... plus you need a spool of Kreinik #8 Braid 002HL.

"Peony Collage"
9.25" x 9.25" on 18 ct  eggshell canvas
pattern: $16.00 (include beads)
The  pattern uses Watercolours 248 with DMC #5 pearl cottons 353, 604, 605, 3346 (2), 3347, ecru , along with Neon Rays+ NP14 (or Kreinik 1/16th Ribbon 007) and Trreasure Braid Petite PR25 (or Kreinik 1/16th Ribbon 017HL), as long with a handful of DMC flosses and variegated DMC floss 122 for the background (or ThreadworX 1046).
"Ducks in a Pond"
9" x 9" on 18 ct  eggshell canvas
pattern: $14.00 (includes a matching smaller pattern)
The  pattern uses Watercolours 229 with DMC #5 pearl cotton 519,806, 3345, 3346, 3347, 3348 and Ribbon Floss 148-031 (or Kreinik 1/16th Ribbon 006) and Rainbow Gallery's Neon Rays+ NP37 (or Kreinik 1/16th Ribbon, 3215)

"Bargello Egg"
7.5" x 9" on 18 ct  white canvas
pattern: $14.00 (includes a matching smaller egg pattern)
The  pattern uses Watercolours 270 ("Easter Egg"), with DMC #5  209, 435, 605, 604, 744, 745, 989, 3348, along with Ribbon Floss 148-048. Optional background done in Hi-lights H623.
"Box of Chocolates"
9.5" x 9.5" on 18 ct  canvas in rose blush
pattern: $14.00 (includes a matching ornament pattern)
The  Pink version uses: Watercolours 081, DMC #5 778 (2), 898, 3371 (2), 3685 (2), 3687, and YLI Ribbon Floss 148-049 and 148-051.
The alternate Red version uses: Watercolours 250, DMC #5 304 (2), 349, 738 (2), 898, 3371 (2) and YLI Ribbon Floss 148-039 and 148-051.

"Long Autumn Panel"
4.5" x 16"  on 18 ct  canvas in brown/tan
pattern: $16.00
(includes a bead pack)  
Uses Caron Watercolours 231; DMC #5 pearl cottons 327, 400, 550, 898 (2), 919; YLI Ribbon Floss 148-020 (2), 148-036, 148-047 and Kreinik #8 Braid 002HL; and it takes an 11' x 22" piece of canvas.
NOTE: Instead of the Ribbon Flosses, you can instead substitute Kreinik 1/16th RIBBON 026 (2), 307 and 202HL (2).
IF YOU WANT ANOTHER AUTUMN COLORWAY, I've suggested an ORANGE & TEAL version, that uses Watercolours 10  (Fiesta) - or the brighter 120 - Forest Fire... along with DMC #5 991 and 3814, plus Ribbon Floss 148-025.



"One Long Panel"
4.5" x 16" on 18 ct  canvas in tan/brown
pattern: $16.00 (w/beads)
This design uses Caron Watercolours 257, DMC #5 966, 992, 3013 (2), Ribbon Floss 148-038, Ribbon Floss 148-021, Ribbon Floss 148-045, Kreinik #8 Braid 2302 and 3215.
Pattern also has other color listings for a peach, purple, pink and blue version.


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http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/.

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