These notes are for the EGA Nittany Valley Project, Camelia #4 by Jean Hilton to be stitched in Spring 2003.
Photo © 2003 Elizabeth J. Pyatt
Design © Jean Hilton.
About the Book
You can order the book "Light and Lacy" using the order form provided in the November newsletter or by contacting Jeanette. The book may also be available through other online retailers.
The book contains over 30 designs including the one on the cover. We will be doing Camelia #4, the one on the cover.
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Fabric/Thread Options
Camelia #4 (Page 23)
The book is meant to accomodate a variety of design choices, but to replicate the design on the cover (black and white) you will need:
Black and White
- Black Congress Cloth 12" x 12"
- 1 spool #12 perle cotton, white
- 1 skein floss, white (you stitch with one strand)
Design is 128 by 128 threads
Red and Gold
- Black Congress Cloth 12" x 12"
- 1 spool #12 perle cotton, red
- 1 spool DMC Fil D'or. Used one strand for all gold work
- 1 skein each, stranded silk and stranded rayon (red). Used one strand.
- 1 skein Kreinik Braid fine
Alternate fabrics
- 13" x 13" 18 ct canvas
- 15" x 15" 14t ct canvas (get bigger threads)
- Possibly even count Jobelin (can stitch over 2) - AVOID linen because weave is uneven