Celebration of Majors & Masters
Intrigued by the name? We’re celebrating our sons promotion to Major in the United States Army, and receiving his second Masters Degree.
The colors in the design represent the countries where he’s been deployed. The sparkle is the blessings in his life, and ours, because of him.
Lots of textured stitches and lots of fun to stitch!
Intermediate Skill Level
Lancaster Stars
Capture the look of a beautiful Amish quilt in shades of orchid, violet, lavender and black. The undulating border made with Crescent stitches is worked with Threadworx overdyed floss in hues of lavender and pink.
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Intermediate Skill Level
Flower Patch
Start in the center of this beautiful garden of silks, then continue to explore each unique area of the garden. Striking shades of mauve await you in the Tulip Garden and Bleeding Hearts, while Carolina Lily and Bargello Tulips capture the lovely colors of spring in soft shades of peach. Florentine Iris and Log Cabin Lilies round out the floral still lifes in striking tones of blue.
Other delightful surprises await, providing you the opportunity to create nine stunning floral motifs while polishing your canvaswork techniques with stitches such as the Star Waffle and Tied Windmill.
Beginner/Intermediate Skill Level
Flying Geese and Chicken Feet
As the name implies, this is a delightfully fun piece to stitch. The quilt lover will recognize the names of the quilts portrayed here. Tumbling Blocks, Martha Washington Star, Flying Geese and of course Chicken Feet. The silks shimmer and shine as the light creates the illusion of an old fashioned quilt lying across a four-poster bed.
Burgundy and rose are the main color, and touches of wine and ecru compliment them beautifully. The colors and patterns combine to create a wonderful piece that would add a touch of yesterday to any area in which it is displayed.
Beginner/Intermediate Skill Level
Grandma's Rose Garden
Take a stroll in Grandma's rose garden. Start in the center of the Garden with Bargello Roses worked with Anchor Floss, then weave a fence around the roses using two colors of Perle Cotton. A trellis of Alicia Lace surrounds a rose border. The stroll is completed with Perle Cotton stepping stones around the perimeter of the garden.
Other stitches include Half Eyelets, Diagonal Crossed Sheafs, Sprats Heads, Scotch Stitch and Weaving. When completed, your rose garden will be a striking combination of shades of rose and green.
Beginner/Intermediate Skill Level
Lilies of the Field
The center of this lacy and delicate lily field is created with beautiful shades of blue using Wildflowers threads. You'll move through the lily field creating miniature star lilies and lily buds with Soie Cristale Silk threads and Anchor floss.
Lilies of the Field is designed for the beginner/intermediate stitcher. Stitches include: Diagonal Scotch, Byzantine, Kalem, Amadeus, Stem, Tied Windmill and Alicia Lace.Beginner/Intermediate Skill Level
Mini's
These three designs were created to introduce basic canvaswork techniques to the beginner stitcher. Intermediate level stitchers will also benefit from the variety of stitches, including Amadeus, Rhodes, Bowties, Sprats Heads and Walnettos.These have been framed as miniature firescreens and make lovely, unique, (and quick!) gifts. Because of so many requests, directions are included for making the firescreen stands.
Approximate size of the finished designs is 3" x 4"..
Beginner Skill Level
Bodacious Bargello
Thanks so much to everyone who submitted an idea for the "Name This Design Contest". There were so many to choose from! I'm just amazed at the creativity everyone has shown! Thanks to Sandy Gelnaw of Fullerton CA for her bodacious idea for a name!
The design is full of Walnetto's and Crescents and is stitched in shades of grape, antique blue, hyacinth, and silver metallic..
Intermediate Skill Level
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Quaint Quilt
Eight traditional needlepoint stitches create the base of this needle pointed crazy quilt. Sparkly metallic is used for the stitches that straddle the needlepoint sections. Ribbon embroidery and beads add texture and interest. This quilt patch will soon be ready to frame or insert into a Patches n Planks jewelry box for a special hiding place for stitching treasures. Approximate finished size when stitched on 18 count canvas is 5” x 7”.
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Intermediate Skill Level
Emily's Butterflies
This fun new design is the perfect “take along” project and when finished fits Patches N’ Planks 3 1/2" x 6 1/4" box. Perfect for recipes. The name comes from the butterfly charms on the design, but if butterflies aren't your thing, just add a different charm. Colors are also easily changed. Rose/green color choice is included in the pattern. .
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Intermediate Skill Level