208 - Halloween Pumpkin

Teacher: Debbie Stiehler
Class days: February 19-20, 2011 (Saturday-Sunday)
Style: Needlepoint
Skill level: Intermediate
Kit fee: US $157.00

Description:

Stitch this fabulous pumpkin in the bright colors of Halloween! This fun fruit is stitched in 5 segments, each with its own silly creature in the middle. Each of the segments has 16 stitched areas of wonderful textural plaids and patterns. You will learn how to scatter the patterns in each segment for a pleasing and harmonious color value and pattern placement. Stitches include: two plaid patterns, Burden Stitch variation, Flat stitch, Cashmere, Mosaic, Serendipity, and many more. Threads used include: Very Velvet, Burmilana, Treasure Braid, Kreinik metallic ribbon, DMC and Anchor stranded cotton floss. Beads will be included for the eyes of each creature. The kit includes a hand knit and felted pumpkin stem! This is a truly addicting project!

Design Size: Canvas size – 14” x 24” finished pumpkin size – 7” x 10” (18 count ivory canvas with design outline)

Student will Supply:

Stretcher Bar - 1 pair each 14” and 24” bars | Tacks or stapler | Frame and/or frame weights | Light (or magnifying light), if desired | Laying tool of choice for thread stitching | PLUS, the usual stitching supplies | Permanent marker or 4H pencil

Kit contents:

Tapestry needles: #22 – 3, #20 – 2, beading – 1 | Instructions with color photographs | Hand knit and felted wool stem with wire |
Beads for eyes | all threads necessary to complete the project