Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general
Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.
@kstrachanembroidery on Instagram
Let me know what you think of the Simple Harmony project and SAL, I would love to hear if you're joining me on this adventure. Definitely use the hashtag #simpleharmonySAL and tag me @kstrachanembroidery with your materials, your starts, and your progress. Please note, there are no specialty stitches on this project, it is entirely full crosses and the over 1 letters and numbers can be substituted with over 2 versions that are included in the pattern.
Please do not start the Simple Harmony SAL without watching the first three tutorials, which contain important information to make your finished project a success.
Alternate suggested colorways in Soie Gobelins:
5025 (dark blue green)
3725 (dark hunter green)
2126 (medium yellow green)
2646 (dark burgundy)
671 (very dark charcoal gray, for #blacksamplernovember)
Books referenced in this episode:
Quaker Aesthetics: Reflections on a Quaker Ethic in American Design and Consumption: smile.amazon.com/Quaker-Aesthetics-Reflections-Consumption-1720-1920/dp/0812236920/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=quaker+aesthetics&qid=1636423301&sr=8-1
Quilts in a Material World: Selections from the Winterthur Collection by Linda Eaton: smile.amazon.com/Quilts-Material-World-Selections-Winterthur/dp/0810930129/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=quilts+in+a+material+world&qid=1636423331&sr=8-1
Tokens of Love, Needleprint Press - out of print and I haven't been able to find it on the secondary market
Full materials list:
Forget Me Not pattern by Modern Folk Embroidery: modernfolkembroidery.com/product/forget-me-not-a-quaker-sampler-pdf-pattern
Wood box from Amazon 10.6" x 7.8" x 5.5"
smile.amazon.com/dp/B08TCBNWP8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Fat half Legacy Linen 37 ct Russian Tea Cake, available from NIAH (search Russian Tea Cake): needlestack.com/WebStore/fabric.html
7 spools Gobelins 779 (bright red) or color of your choice: needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/AVAS_SoieGobelin.html
1 spool accent thread for letters and numbers, I used Accentuate 021, which should be used with Soie Surfine 2241, both available from NIAH
1/2 yard lining fabric of your choice, I used red duchesse silk satin from Mood: moodfabrics.com/applications/bottom-fabrics/red-silk-duchesse-satin-pv9500-28
2 sheets scarlet German Ingres paper (if using the red lining, your paper should match your lining fabric): hollanders.com/collections/ingres-german/products/german-ingres-scarlet?variant=30286179401782
1 sheet decorative paper of your choice for edges and box bottom. I used the small green here but there are many wonderful choices in the Florentine Prints section on the Hollanders website: hollanders.com/collections/traditional/products/florentine-print-small-green?variant=30286173700150
4 sheets German Ingres paper in white or cream - please wait for the first video tutorial before making your decision as I used cream but ultimately recommend the white
2 meters trim (must be meters, 2 yards will leave you slightly short - if ordering in yardage, you need at least 2 1/3 yards). I used the gilt woven tape from Thistle Threads, which also comes in silver. The silver would pair nicely with some of the alternate suggested colors: thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/casket-edge-woven-tape-real-metals-per-meter
Pair of hinges, and screws no longer than 3/8" - see episode 6 description for suggestions on trim and hardware
Feet (optional, discussed in an early tutorial so you may want to wait to make a decision), available from Amazon or your local craft store: smile.amazon.com/Mimhooy-Unfinished-Dresser-Furniture-Diameter/dp/B08RXSSF4P/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2TFQF8QUBY5IP&dchild=1&keywords=1.5+inch+wood+balls&qid=1635961413&sprefix=1.5+inch+wood+b%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-10
Yes paste: amazon.com/GANE-ADH0901-All-Purpose-Stik-1-Pint/dp/B000S10SNU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OYIC91CPTQ1A&keywords=yes+paste&qid=1636259775&sprefix=yes+paste%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1
4 oz bottle Jade 403 PVA: hollanders.com/collections/pva-glue-jade/products/jade-403-pva-glue-4-ounces?variant=20702571167798
Rice paste (to clean up loose ends if not using pin stitch): From NIAH down the page under Marking, Transfer Supplies and Glue: needlestack.com/WebStore/Accessories/Accessories.html
Wood filler
100 lb. weight vellum Bristol paper to make your pattern pieces (see first video tutorial)
Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general
Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.
@kstrachanembroidery on Instagram
Let me know what you think of the Simple Harmony project and SAL, I would love to hear if you're joining me on this adventure. Definitely use the hashtag #simpleharmonySAL and tag me @kstrachanembroidery with your materials, your starts, and your progress. Please note, there are no specialty stitches on this project, it is entirely full crosses and the over 1 letters and numbers can be substituted with over 2 versions that are included in the pattern.
Please do not start the Simple Harmony SAL without watching the first three tutorials, which contain important information to make your finished project a success.
Alternate suggested colorways in Soie Gobelins:
5025 (dark blue green)
3725 (dark hunter green)
2126 (medium yellow green)
2646 (dark burgundy)
671 (very dark charcoal gray, for #blacksamplernovember)
Books referenced in this episode:
Quaker Aesthetics: Reflections on a Quaker Ethic in American Design and Consumption: smile.amazon.com/Quaker-Aesthetics-Reflections-Consumption-1720-1920/dp/0812236920/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=quaker+aesthetics&qid=1636423301&sr=8-1
Quilts in a Material World: Selections from the Winterthur Collection by Linda Eaton: smile.amazon.com/Quilts-Material-World-Selections-Winterthur/dp/0810930129/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=quilts+in+a+material+world&qid=1636423331&sr=8-1
Tokens of Love, Needleprint Press - out of print and I haven't been able to find it on the secondary market
Full materials list:
Forget Me Not pattern by Modern Folk Embroidery: modernfolkembroidery.com/product/forget-me-not-a-quaker-sampler-pdf-pattern
Wood box from Amazon 10.6" x 7.8" x 5.5"
smile.amazon.com/dp/B08TCBNWP8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Fat half Legacy Linen 37 ct Russian Tea Cake, available from NIAH (search Russian Tea Cake): needlestack.com/WebStore/fabric.html
7 spools Gobelins 779 (bright red) or color of your choice: needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/AVAS_SoieGobelin.html
1 spool accent thread for letters and numbers, I used Accentuate 021, which should be used with Soie Surfine 2241, both available from NIAH
1/2 yard lining fabric of your choice, I used red duchesse silk satin from Mood: moodfabrics.com/applications/bottom-fabrics/red-silk-duchesse-satin-pv9500-28
2 sheets scarlet German Ingres paper (if using the red lining, your paper should match your lining fabric): hollanders.com/collections/ingres-german/products/german-ingres-scarlet?variant=30286179401782
1 sheet decorative paper of your choice for edges and box bottom. I used the small green here but there are many wonderful choices in the Florentine Prints section on the Hollanders website: hollanders.com/collections/traditional/products/florentine-print-small-green?variant=30286173700150
4 sheets German Ingres paper in white or cream - please wait for the first video tutorial before making your decision as I used cream but ultimately recommend the white
2 meters trim (must be meters, 2 yards will leave you slightly short - if ordering in yardage, you need at least 2 1/3 yards). I used the gilt woven tape from Thistle Threads, which also comes in silver. The silver would pair nicely with some of the alternate suggested colors: thistle-threads.myshopify.com/products/casket-edge-woven-tape-real-metals-per-meter
Pair of hinges, and screws no longer than 3/8" - see episode 6 description for suggestions on trim and hardware
Feet (optional, discussed in an early tutorial so you may want to wait to make a decision), available from Amazon or your local craft store: smile.amazon.com/Mimhooy-Unfinished-Dresser-Furniture-Diameter/dp/B08RXSSF4P/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2TFQF8QUBY5IP&dchild=1&keywords=1.5+inch+wood+balls&qid=1635961413&sprefix=1.5+inch+wood+b%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-10
Yes paste: amazon.com/GANE-ADH0901-All-Purpose-Stik-1-Pint/dp/B000S10SNU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OYIC91CPTQ1A&keywords=yes+paste&qid=1636259775&sprefix=yes+paste%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1
4 oz bottle Jade 403 PVA: hollanders.com/collections/pva-glue-jade/products/jade-403-pva-glue-4-ounces?variant=20702571167798
Rice paste (to clean up loose ends if not using pin stitch): From NIAH down the page under Marking, Transfer Supplies and Glue: needlestack.com/WebStore/Accessories/Accessories.html
Wood filler
100 lb. weight vellum Bristol paper to make your pattern pieces (see first video tutorial)
