Symmetry and complexity combine in a single project, interesting for stitchers while working the project and a source of pride when completed!
Teaching objectives:
- Explore complex and layered stitches with a variety of textures
- Encourage stitchers to develop an easy stitching rhythm by understanding the structure of stitches
Adagio features a center motif with a Kitty’s double fan doubled, a Jean Hilton variation of the double fan doubled. Sprat’s heads, Amadeus stitches and layered partial Jessicas emanate from the center, with overlapping fans and waffle stitches in the corners.
Stitches include Kitty’s double fan doubled, layered partial Jessicas, triangle Amadeus, right angle sprat’s, plaited rays, pavilion diamonds, waffle, oblong criss cross rectangles, double herringbone, tied oblong crosses and diamond Rhodes.
| Duration | 2 day class, for advanced stitchers |
| Kit Materials | 18 ct. mono deluxe canvas, DMC cotton floss, DMC #8 pearl cottons, Caron Collection Watercolours, Kreinik #8 braids, Rainbow Gallery Silk Lame’ Braid and Neon Rays, size 22 tapestry needles |
| Design size | 8″ x 8″, 144 x 144 stitches on 18 ct. canvas |
| Student supplies | 2 pairs 14″ stretcher bars with tacks or staples; scissors; laying tool, magnification and lighting if needed |