Hydrangeas, endless beach fronts and timeless treasures round out our favorite part of the country! This canvas can be stitched in traditional tent stitches (basketweave or bust) or you can utilize specialty threads such as Very Velvet to liven up some of the letter.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
New England 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 Blueberry M-1239 – 19 strands used (includes border)
VS Steel Grey M-1106 – 1 strand used
VS Paloma M-1105 – 8 strands used
VS Holiday Red M-1007 – 4 strands used
VS Daquiri M-1064 – 1 strand used
VS Bright White M-1109 – 1 strand used
VS Sizzle M-1183 – 1 strand used
VS Emerald M-1063 – 2.5 strands used
VS Jet Black M-1111 – 1 strand used
VS Gloxina M-1099 – 1 strand used
VS Hot Pink M-1174 – 1 strand used
VS Custard M-1164 – 1 strand used
VS Sky M-1085 – 4 strands used
VS Limoges M-1088 – 2.5 strands used
VS Nectarine M-1026 – 1 strand used
VS Monks Robe M-1041 – 2.5 strands used
VS Conch M-1136 – 2.5 strands used
VS M-1035 Champagne – 2.5 strand used
Background thread 6 rows around each side: about 2 skeins
We used Vineyard Silk Wool, Color: M-1109- Bright White
STITCH RECOMMENDED:
Basic tent stitch (Basketweave) used on most letters
French Knots used on the leaves
Ribbon Stitch used on hydrangeas
Satin Stitch used on ski lift poles
Long Brick Stitch was used for the background
N - New England Light Houses
E - Anchor
W - Covered Bridges
E - Cranberries
N - Beaches
G - Hydrangea / Nantucket Basket
L - Lobster
A - Sailing
N - Skiing
D - Whale
