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Namitka, All Stars Are in Our Hands Embroidered Wall Art
Namitka is a distinctive headdress for a married woman as part of Belarusan traditional folk dress. It is a long thin fabric wrapped around the head and tied in the back. The ends of the fabric are embroidered with traditional motifs in red. This design is a delicately embroidered interpretation of the headdress and is worked using blackwork, canvaswork, and couching stitch. Worked on 25ct Lugana fabric in pewter to give it that wow factor. This is an advanced skill level. Finished measurements design area 10½” x 12½” [27 x 32cm]; stitch count 270w x 330h stitches.
Painted Tiles Mat
When Kim Beamish thinks of tiles, she thinks of squares of various sizes fitting together to create a pattern. This project has squares of Scottish stitch and pulled thread. Painted Desert was used for the variation of colour. You can use this colour thread or choose your own to fit your own decor. The stitches used to make this adorable mat are wrapped back stitch (over four fabric threads), hemstitch (over four fabric threads), Scottish stitch, single faggot filling, waffle filling, honeycomb filling, reverse faggot filling Includes: material list, order of stitching, diagrams for all stitches, and charts. Finished Measures 7 x 7” [18 x 18cm] (including fringe)
Blessing Embroidered Wall Art
In Belarus, embroidery is believed to be a spiritual activity, like praying to God. From time immemorial, Belarusan people have used ancient symbols to embellish customary items like a roushnik (towel) and magical powers are associated with these embroideries creating a talisman. When a baby is born, close relatives prepare a talisman for the baby, with a special symbol called Khresbiny (the four-pointed rosette) meaning christening. Iryna placed this symbol in the very center of her design surrounded by a flower representing joy and best wishes for the newborn life. It is perfect for gifting it for a birth, christening, birthday or any other such customs. It can also be gifted as a token of good luck, embroidering it on many household items like a cushion, a towel, a table centerpiece etc. And feel free to use your favourite colours too. The project is stitched on 32ct red linen fabric and worked with DMC variegated threads. Includes instructions and charts. Finished Measures 7½” x 7½” [19 x 19cm]
Herodotus Sea Banner
Belarus has no sea.
Still, I have something to say about the Belarusan sea. Scientists and historians say that long ago, there was a vast sea in the Polesie region in the south of the country. They call it the Herodotus Sea. It is named so after that famous Greek who made the first mention of the Belarusian Sea 2500 years ago.
The sea disappeared. Now in its place lies a country of numerous lakes, rivers, and forest swamps.
There is no sea in Belarus anymore. Though, the memory of it can be easily found in Belarusan past through its folklore in songs and tales… and in my series of Ripples-On-Water patterns. And of course, Belarusan dreams of paradise, of fabulous vacation or ultimate happy encounter are brought to life in thoughts about a sea, “to see the sea and die”.
Iryna Varabei recreates ripples using Belarusan Nizanka technique on evenweave fabric. This is an easy and beautifully reversible form of embroidery.
Includes instructions and charts
Finished Measures 10½” x 15” [27 x 38cm]
The Cutest Seaside Pincushion
To Kim Beamish, nautical means the classic blue and white, the dreamy shades of blue and turquoise, the sun reflecting on the water and waves causing a sparkle. Starfish and sea glass also come to mind. With this idea in mind, she used a variegated thread of blues and turquoise. Sparkle was added with seed beads and the piece was accented with ceramic starfish and sea glass. The filling pattern is called the Wave Stitch, which seems to be appropriate for the theme.
The Challenge: A Floral Crewel Stumpwork Design
While Bunny Goodman was taking the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada (EAC) Crewel Advanced course she was given a challenge by Helen McCrindle, her EAC Crewel Course Counselor at the time. She asked Bunny to design and complete a project by combining two methods of embroidery: stumpwork and crewel yarn work. Thus began a journey into the design of this project she appropriately named The Challenge. Before the invention of the camera, traveling salesmen would take along hand-drawn pictures or better yet a scaled-down model of what the full-sized project would look like. The Challenge’s first embroidery is the small, miniature salesman’s model; the second embroidery is the full-sized larger project. The Design Bunny incorporates motifs that are common and popular in crewel designs surrounded by an embroidered border. Everyone can identify carnations, pomegranates, and bumblebees. Nature at its best! The stitches used: stumpwork, crewel, couching, Turkey knot stitches, double buttonhole stitch, fly stitch, Pekinese stitch, vertical satin stitches, horizontal weave, and straight stitches Includes: design template, materials, instruction photos, and instructions are offered alongside the photos in an article format. It does not include how to make the stitches.
Bunny Goodman
EAC Seminar 2019
Recipient of the EAC Original Design Awards – Professional Division
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Cottage Garden Needlebook
An old English cottage surrounded by a lush floral garden is the inspiration for Kim Beamish’s adorable needlebook. The stitches used to make the needlebook are Cross Stitch, Back Stitch, Wrapped Back Stitch, Lazy Daisy, Lattice Stitch, Bullion Knots, French Knots, Eyelet, Straight Stitch, Whip Stitch Includes: material list, flower diagram, order of stitching, and a tutorial on interesting ways to finish your punch needle embroidery.
Designed by Kim Beamish
www.craftycreations–beamish.blogspot.ca
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