California Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

California is home to some of the US's most popular destinations! From the mountains, beaches and beyond, this canvas will have you mesmerized.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
California stitch painted needlepoint canvas on 13 mesh
PVC zip project bag
Size 22 Bohin tapestry needle
White needle threader (how-to guide here)
White seam ripper
Vineyard Silk Wool Threads
THREADS USED:
VS Jet Black M-1111 (A, O, R, N, I) -- 6 strands used
VS Mistletoe M-1198 (C, I, O, I) -- 6 strands used
VS Monks Robe M-1041 (C, A, I, F, O, I) -- 4 strands used
VS Toasted Almond M-1037 (C) -- 2.5 strands used
VS Straw M-1047 (A) -- 2 strands used
VS Paloma M-1105 (A, O) -- 3 strands used
VS  Steel Grey M-1106 (A, F, O) -- 2.5 strands used
VS Naples Blue M-1214 (A, N, A) --2.5 strands used
VS Ocean Breeze M-1223 (A, O, N, A) -- 6 strands used
VS Insignia Blue M-1238 (A, A) -- 3 strands used
VS Spring M-1060 (L, I, F, O, I) -- 4 strands used
VS Pumpkin Pie M-1232 (L, I, A) -- 3 strands used
VS Nectarine M-1026 (L, R, N, A) -- 4 strands used
VS Orange Burst M-1220 (N) -- 3 strands used
VS Hot Toddy M-1231 (L, R, A) -- 3 strands used
VS Gloxinia M-1099 (F) -- 2 strands used
VS Lavender M-1097 (F) -- 1.5 strands used
VS Holiday Red M-1007 (R, A) -- 2.5 strands used
VS Bright White M-1109 (R) -- 1 strand used
VS Dark Earth M-1042 (I) -- 1 strand used
Background thread 6 rows around each side: almost 2 skeins
We used Vineyard Silk Merino Bright White M-1109
 
STITCH RECOMMENDED:
Basic tent stitch (Basketweave) used on all letters
Long Brick Stitch was used for the background

C - State Flag

A - Alcatraz

L - Poppy's (State Flower)

I - Redwoods

F - Grape Vines

O - Yosemite Rock

R - Movie Camera

N - Golden State Bridge

I - Sierra Nevada Beer

A -  Pacific Ocean Sunset


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