The most common questions I get asked in the shop is “What are you stitching?” . While many of you have been so busy finishing holiday items, I have been hard at work on models for the January national needework market. There are many new designs that have been added to the Quail Run Designs line of wholesale canvases for this market and I have chosen several to stitch, One of my favorite things at the art markets has always been the chili wreaths so this is the design I just finished stitching last night. I think I will finish it as padded hanging sign that I can either hang or sit on a easel for display.
Chili Wreath 8.25″x8.5″ on 18 mesh $98
For the chilis, I used the Twisted Chain stitch, elongated cross and basketweave in various overdyes to give lots of texture and color.For the leaves, I used Threadworx overdyed perle#5 Evergreen . The background is stitched in one ply of Glorianna so the painted shading shows . I am just typing up the stitch guide, so the kit will be available shortly . Call if we can send you the canvas or the kit to enjoy stitching.
This colorful southwest lady is my next one to complete. The design is8x11″ on 18 mesh and a perfect piece for canvas enhancement as there are so many options for threads and stitches.
