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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.
Katie's Greens available at katie-strachan.com/shop
The set, which is a limited edition, features two palettes in blue and yellow toned greens, supplemented by textured specialty threads, meant to expand your silk stash in a critical color and add texture, dimension, and richness to your embroidery. Full details are on my website in the shop description.
The specialty thread tutorial part I is here: youtube.com/watch?v=F3QVmH2XgPQ&t=188s
The referenced tutorial on silk wrapped gimp, encompassing double twist gimp: youtube.com/watch?v=SFr7TIsBivs
And silk wrapped purl can be cut and used for edging loops, replacing the beads in my beaded looped edging tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=XrukzoD97KQ&t=198s
Plum Street Samplers Blueskin stitched on Legacy Linen 38 count Vermeer Blue with the following:
For my stitch without George Washington:
Soie 100/3 070, 672, 707, creme
Gobelins 3845, 4536, creme
Soie de Paris: 2758, 2922, 3842
Embellished with Miyuki 15/0 gilt lined opal (15-551), available from Caravan Beads: caravanbeads.com/p/3375-15-551-15/0-Gilt-Lined-White-Opal-Like-DB-221-Miyuki-Seed-Bead.aspx
Additional threads needed for George: 4111 (in d'Alger, Paris, or Gobelins as you prefer) and either of 100/3 562 (more tan) or 612 (more gray)
Summary of my changes to the chart: basket not filled in with tan, stripes on both flags worked in Paris 3842 (light gray), and 1776 GW moved halfway between the design edge and Blueskin. The cherry at Blueskin's front leg has also been moved over closer to the letters.
And stuffed with wool roving, which I buy in bulk from Dharma Trading Company: dharmatrading.com/clothing/roving-1lb-ball-wool-roving.html?lnav=default.html
But smaller amounts can be purchased from Amazon as well: amazon.com/dp/B07MGZQTRY?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_11&&crid=2VBK9NKNDCEE6&&sprefix=wool+roving
The casket lid shown has been in two previous episodes - 14: The Very Big WIP and 19: A big finish
Candy Cane Wishes stitched on 36 count R&R Salt Marsh Green with the following threads:
Soie de Paris 2125, 2126
Soie Ovale 2125
Soie Gobelins creme, 615, 671, 1011
Soie 100/3 creme paired with Accentuate 311 (white) and Soie Surfine 2681 paired with Accentuate 15 (red)
Finished following Vonna's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=mzCfPccMkW8&t=444s
With alternating 3mm Siam rounds and 2mm Crystal Moonlight rounds
MFE Underneath the Christmas Tree stitched with Gobelins 779 on Legacy Linen 45 count Foxtail Millet
The Simple Harmony box is currently on display at Needle in a Haystack in Alameda, California
Details and a full materials list for the Simple Harmony SAL, can be found here: katie-strachan.com/simple-harmony-1
Please continue to share your progress photos, either by using the hashtag #simpleharmonySAL and tagging me on Instagram @kstrachanembroidery, or by reaching out directly: katie-strachan.com/contact
Project bags and beaded fobs are in the description for episode 22: youtube.com/watch?v=2X-3P79Saxs
This is the beautiful Shaker tray I purchased from Hobby House: hobbyhouseneedleworks.com/collections/lehay-boxes/products/6-divided-carrier-tiger-maple
And the velvet strawberry is from Threadwork Primitives, @threadworkprimitives on IG
Lisa, @primsongreenway7762 made the wonderful needle case
The beautiful Marie Antoinette silks are Trebizond 513, 524, 525; Gobelins 3012, 3023; and Soie 100/3 278, 442 if you'd like to add the colors to your own silk stash
The next flosstube kit for Christmas in July is Brenda Gervais' Seasons of the Heart: Winter
You can sign up for my mailing list(s) here: katie-strachan.com/mailing-list
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.
Katie's Greens available at katie-strachan.com/shop
The set, which is a limited edition, features two palettes in blue and yellow toned greens, supplemented by textured specialty threads, meant to expand your silk stash in a critical color and add texture, dimension, and richness to your embroidery. Full details are on my website in the shop description.
The specialty thread tutorial part I is here: youtube.com/watch?v=F3QVmH2XgPQ&t=188s
The referenced tutorial on silk wrapped gimp, encompassing double twist gimp: youtube.com/watch?v=SFr7TIsBivs
And silk wrapped purl can be cut and used for edging loops, replacing the beads in my beaded looped edging tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=XrukzoD97KQ&t=198s
Plum Street Samplers Blueskin stitched on Legacy Linen 38 count Vermeer Blue with the following:
For my stitch without George Washington:
Soie 100/3 070, 672, 707, creme
Gobelins 3845, 4536, creme
Soie de Paris: 2758, 2922, 3842
Embellished with Miyuki 15/0 gilt lined opal (15-551), available from Caravan Beads: caravanbeads.com/p/3375-15-551-15/0-Gilt-Lined-White-Opal-Like-DB-221-Miyuki-Seed-Bead.aspx
Additional threads needed for George: 4111 (in d'Alger, Paris, or Gobelins as you prefer) and either of 100/3 562 (more tan) or 612 (more gray)
Summary of my changes to the chart: basket not filled in with tan, stripes on both flags worked in Paris 3842 (light gray), and 1776 GW moved halfway between the design edge and Blueskin. The cherry at Blueskin's front leg has also been moved over closer to the letters.
And stuffed with wool roving, which I buy in bulk from Dharma Trading Company: dharmatrading.com/clothing/roving-1lb-ball-wool-roving.html?lnav=default.html
But smaller amounts can be purchased from Amazon as well: amazon.com/dp/B07MGZQTRY?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_11&&crid=2VBK9NKNDCEE6&&sprefix=wool+roving
The casket lid shown has been in two previous episodes - 14: The Very Big WIP and 19: A big finish
Candy Cane Wishes stitched on 36 count R&R Salt Marsh Green with the following threads:
Soie de Paris 2125, 2126
Soie Ovale 2125
Soie Gobelins creme, 615, 671, 1011
Soie 100/3 creme paired with Accentuate 311 (white) and Soie Surfine 2681 paired with Accentuate 15 (red)
Finished following Vonna's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=mzCfPccMkW8&t=444s
With alternating 3mm Siam rounds and 2mm Crystal Moonlight rounds
MFE Underneath the Christmas Tree stitched with Gobelins 779 on Legacy Linen 45 count Foxtail Millet
The Simple Harmony box is currently on display at Needle in a Haystack in Alameda, California
Details and a full materials list for the Simple Harmony SAL, can be found here: katie-strachan.com/simple-harmony-1
Please continue to share your progress photos, either by using the hashtag #simpleharmonySAL and tagging me on Instagram @kstrachanembroidery, or by reaching out directly: katie-strachan.com/contact
Project bags and beaded fobs are in the description for episode 22: youtube.com/watch?v=2X-3P79Saxs
This is the beautiful Shaker tray I purchased from Hobby House: hobbyhouseneedleworks.com/collections/lehay-boxes/products/6-divided-carrier-tiger-maple
And the velvet strawberry is from Threadwork Primitives, @threadworkprimitives on IG
Lisa, @primsongreenway7762 made the wonderful needle case
The beautiful Marie Antoinette silks are Trebizond 513, 524, 525; Gobelins 3012, 3023; and Soie 100/3 278, 442 if you'd like to add the colors to your own silk stash
The next flosstube kit for Christmas in July is Brenda Gervais' Seasons of the Heart: Winter
You can sign up for my mailing list(s) here: katie-strachan.com/mailing-list
