but didn’t write on to this page before my trip:
Blog #45 - Name This Design - Thursday, 30 July 2015
All the stock and stitched models for showing at the ‘Sampler Gathering’ over the next three days have been carefully packaged, labelled and placed into storage crates. Keith now has to pack all the crates into the wagon and we hope to begin our journey to Taupo at about 4 - 4.30pm today.
At Sampler Gathering a few years ago I had just finished a new needlework design
and was not sure what to name it and so asked for suggestions.
Pictured is the design -
and this is the title I chose from all the suggestions : Wild Thyme.
Cheryl Neild was the lady
who named this piece
and the comment she wrote
on her entry form was,
“It reminds me of the wild thyme
blooming on the craggy rocks
around the vineyards
at Queenstown".
This piece is created using the unique Fisherton de la Mere embroidery technique
and is worked with DMC Perle Coton #8 and #12 and a hand-dyed
Silken Pearl thread by Cece of The Thread Gatherer
on a 28 count ‘Waterlily’ coloured Permin Linen.
Details of this design are as follows -
Design Title: Wild Thyme
Design Code: BARB 1010
Design Price: $23.50
Materials (as per stitched model):
Fabric: Permin Linen - 28 count - Waterlily - 12.5" x 14" : $13.00
Thread: Silken Pearl - SP10 112 - Wild Violets : $12.00
Threads: DMC Perel Coton - #8 & #12 - 644 : $10.40
Stitch Count: 64h x 80w
Finished Size: 4.5" x 5.75"
I subsequently adapted
the above design
and placed it into the top
of a wooden box
and created
some
needlework accessories.
Details of this design are as follows:
Design Title: Dusky Petals
Design Code BARB 1011
Design Price: $26.50
Materials (as per stitched model):
Fabric: Permin Linen - 28 count - Waterlily - 13" x 25" : $24.00
Thread: Silken Pearl - SP10 129 - Dried Roses : $12.00
Thread: DMC Perle Coton - #12 - 644 : $5.20
Stitch Count:
Box Top - 80w x 64h
Needlebook - 53w x 26h
Pin Keep - 36w x 48h
Scissors Fob - 24w x 24h
Finished Sizes:
Box Top - 4.5" x 5.75"
Needlebook - 3.75" x 3.75"
Pin Keep - 2.5" x 3.5"
Scissors Fob - 1.75" x 1.75"
Techniques (both designs): Satin Stitch, Buttonhole, Eyelets, Three Sided Stitch,
Wrapped Bars, Double Locking Stitch, Holbein and Backstitch.
During the month of July I designed and stitched a little sampler,
and like 'Wild Thyme', I am to be asking attendees at the Sampler Gathering weekend
to suggest a title for this new piece.
Must away
as still a few more tasks
to complete
before leaving for Taupo.
Do consider joining us at our 2017 Sampler Gathering.
I assure you it is always an awesome weekend.
Bye for now.
The title chosen for the little sampler - "Cherry Ripe Sampler"
and the lady who submitted the winning title was Laurie Breadmore from Rotorua.
Thank you, Laurie.
This design is now available for purchase.
Details of this design are as follows -
Design Title: Cherry Ripe Sampler
Design Code: BARB 2004
Design Price: $19.50
Materials (as per stitched model):
Fabric: Belfast Linen - 32 count - Platinum - 14" x 14" : $12.00
Threads: DMC Stranded Cotton - 223 : 729 : 814 : 840 : 931 : 932
3051 : 3052 : 3750 : 3750 : $16.20
Threads (for finishing): DMC Perle Coton - #12 - 3033 : $5.20
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Wednesday, 12 October 2016 - An update to the aboveThe title chosen for the little sampler - "Cherry Ripe Sampler"
and the lady who submitted the winning title was Laurie Breadmore from Rotorua.
Thank you, Laurie.
This design is now available for purchase.
Details of this design are as follows -
Design Title: Cherry Ripe Sampler
Design Code: BARB 2004
Design Price: $19.50
Materials (as per stitched model):
Fabric: Belfast Linen - 32 count - Platinum - 14" x 14" : $12.00
Threads: DMC Stranded Cotton - 223 : 729 : 814 : 840 : 931 : 932
3051 : 3052 : 3750 : 3750 : $16.20
Threads (for finishing): DMC Perle Coton - #12 - 3033 : $5.20
Stitch Count: 90w x 90h
Design Size:
Stitched Sampler - 5.75" x 5.75"
Sampler including
Hemstitched Hems - 7.25" x 7.25"
Techniques: Cross Stitch & Backstitch
Hem Stitch (finishing ONLY)
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1821 Pakowhai Road, RD 3, Napier 4183, New Zealand
Phone: +64 6 878 1260
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