Ever want a FREE stitch guide? Well, here is one place you can find them: on the DMC website.
Several months ago, I was asked by DMC to chart/compile a Stitch Guide from Alice Okon's wonderful stitching of Beautiful Flowers by Maggie Co. (M-1429). I just loved this canvas when I saw it in the DMC booth at TNNA/Phoenix. It was also one of the models used in the Memory Thread class which I taught during TNNA.
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| Beautiful Flowers by Maggie Co. (M-1429) Stitch Design by Alice Okon • Stitch Guide compiled by Robin King |
The notes and photos were emailed to me. All I had to do was label, describe and chart the stitches and techniques. I am amazed at Alice's artistry and usage of the DMC Memory Thread. Her approach to stitches with DMC thread selection is very creative. In fact, Alternating Diagonal Mosaic stitch inspired me for one of the leaves in Sunflower and Berries (ND 309).
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| Leaf #5 in Sunflower and Berries (ND 309) Alternating Diagonal Mosaic stitch |
Here's the link to the Needlepoint Stitch Guides on the DMC website:
http://www.dmc-usa.com/Products/Free-Stitch-Guides/Needlepoint-Stitch-Guides
Just click on the Beautiful Flowers image and the PDF will download; ready for you to save to your desktop as well as print for your records. Here is a screenshot of the stitch guide as I was writing it... 14 pages.
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| Descriptions, Photos, Stitches Diagrams... all for you... FREE. |
Want more FREE stitch guides? The same link will send you to the other free stitch guides from the collaboration of Associated Talents and DMC. Excellent usage of Memory Thread!
The "Shop the Town: Bakery, Boutique, Coffee Shop and Flower Shop" series is so cute. I love these designs by Associated Talents. Download and print these, too... OK?
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| Free Needlepoint Stitch Guides from DMC |
DMC encourages stitches to use some, if not all of these techniques for applying Memory Thread. Visit their website to see their new threads and colors. It is a wonderful website.
Well, that's all for now. I must get back to "work"... code word for stitching, stitch guides, etc... I will be able to share some of those events on another day.
Until then... Hugs, Robin
Thank you for this.
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie. Thanks for stopping in. Always glad to pass along useful information... especially "free" useful information.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to share this with us, Robin! That was really nice of you...........you are always thinking about us!
ReplyDeleteAlways glad to help and pass along helpful information. You know me... I'm the see one, do one, teach one kid. Thanks for stopping by the blog, too.
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