The Flower Basket design is worked entirely in Delicas on #16 canvas. You could also use 16-count Aida cloth, stabilized in a frame or hoop. The edges are shaped to accommodate the design elements.
Size 11o seed beads fit nicely on #14 needlepoint canvas, Delicas are perfect for #16 canvas (I like double thread canvas for this size) and size 15o seed beads are perfect on #18 canvas.
The landscape snippet is in silk straw, tencel and cotton fibers, with 15o seed beads on #18 interlock canvas. Decorations are made in larger seed beads.
The landscape snippet is in silk straw, tencel and cotton fibers, with 15o seed beads on #18 interlock canvas. Decorations are made in larger seed beads.
Dozens of designs for needlepoint, beading, counted cross stitch in full color with full materials counts and color numbers for beads, wool, and floss
The Checkerboard design is shown in stages of development. The outer border is 15o seed beads; the background is worked in 60/2 silk using only four colors, blended at intervals to create the gradient appearance. The edges of this design are “whipped” in silk to give a clean appearance, with sequins and crystals covering the corners, which can be problematic. A seed bead bail is used to carry the satin cord necklace strand.
