This is the first band on section 28 of the For the Love of Stitching band sampler is satin stitch worked at various heights
Threads
- A hand dyed soft Danish cotton which feels and works up in a similar way to coton a broder and is matt with no sheen. It is approximately the same thickness and weight as perle 8
- DMC perle thread #5,and #8
- Linen thread
- Wool
- Rayon
Fabric:
26 cnt linen
Size:
The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are stitched together to form one long strip. It currently measures 24.8 yards or 22.75 metres long and I have more bands to add.
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This would make a gorgeous strip of bargello on 13 mesh needlepoint canvas! I may try it with the threads I purchased from you – OH JOY! A new project. 18 mesh would also work.
Hi, Sharon! I can't wait to watch this band develop! I think it's my all-time favorite!
Hope all's well down under!
Mary