This is to be my next bargello offering, but first I will have an extensive tutorial on my other blog by this evening on why NEVER to use Continental stitch on mono canvas - it's a thing only intended in our grandmothers' time for use on penelope canvas with the pre-worked design. Please don't miss it, if you have been taught to use it. We "outlawed" this in the early 70's, and I am appalled to discover it has re-surfaced and is being taught to new needlepointers.
Monday, October 20, 2008
The Next Bargello
This is to be my next bargello offering, but first I will have an extensive tutorial on my other blog by this evening on why NEVER to use Continental stitch on mono canvas - it's a thing only intended in our grandmothers' time for use on penelope canvas with the pre-worked design. Please don't miss it, if you have been taught to use it. We "outlawed" this in the early 70's, and I am appalled to discover it has re-surfaced and is being taught to new needlepointers.
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so lady how do you really feel...don't be shy...lol...
ReplyDeletedirect and to the point...lol..
I was taught the basket weave when I started in the busines in 1972...and had never held a piece of needlepoint in my hand...never had to use a frame because done correctly the basketweave does not
pull in one direction...
and makes for a beautiful smooth piece of stitching...
Judy you sure know your basics...
xoxoxo
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Hi Judy,
ReplyDeleteThis new bargello ornament is beautiful!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow