Autumn Leaves is my first real venture into counted canvas work. I'd wanted to try it for a while, and just never made the leap. I've really enjoyed this piece. It's a good first one. But, in typical Cheryl style, I find myself wanting the next canvas work project to be more challenging. So, today, I found myself signing up for this class to be taught at my LNS that specializes in needlepoint:
Isn't it fabulous? It's Diamond Delight 9 by DebBee's Designs. The LNS owner is going to help me change the colors to more autumn tones as the purple really isn't my style. However, I really love the different techniques and stitches. And, I'll be using a wide variety of fibers, some of which I've never used before. I should get the supplies to do the prestitching sometime next week. I'm super excited!!!
Thus, a new obsession is born. :-)
oooooh love the colors in this. This will be even more gorgeous in person. Love it.Will keep an eye on this one when you get started
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing!! It reminds me of Tony Minieri's Stars for a New Millennium http://store.apneedlearts.com/stofnewmi.html which I LOVE.
ReplyDeleteAnd a gorgeous obsession it is! :) Can't wait to see your conversion Cheryl... love it!!
ReplyDeleteOh Cheryl the sound you here is the siren sound of all the colour/thread possibilities of canvas work. One day soon I will be posting the story of my "beginner" canvas work piece.
ReplyDeleteMwahahahaha!
ReplyDelete(And lvoe the colors there!)
I knew you couldn't resist for long. And Debbie's instructions are awesome!
ReplyDeleteMuhahaha! I have lots of counted canvas patterns if you want to have some...Look up Susan Portra - she's not designing any more but her Odyssey hangs in my sitting room. Her patterns come up on Ebay occasionally.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your HD! I admit to being sucked into canvas work recently too- a model at a not-so-LNS did it though I've been good and not actually done more than purchase a chart or three so far.
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous piece! Can't wait to see your finish. You're inspiring me to work on the counted canvas work project I have on my WIPocalypse list!
ReplyDeleteWheeeeeee, you'll be leading me into temptation if I'm not careful :-) What a GORGEOUS project - I'm a great fan of the late Jean Hilton and this is clearly inspired by her. I'd loooove to try something like this!
ReplyDeleteWOW - that's going to be a GREAT piece!!! I look forward to your AL finish, and photos of this one in progress! Counted canvas has become a great addition to my needlework in the last couple of years :)
ReplyDeleteI have Autumn Leaves all kitted up and ready to go just need the time to stitch it. Looking forward to seeing photos of your progress
ReplyDeleteI enjoy counted canvas. Lovely colors in this
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