Elizabeth Catron: Royal Holiday

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:35:08 GMT

Royal Holiday (Christmas Queen)

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 01:26:51 GMT

I will be starting the Queen right after Christmas. My threads are all wound on bobbins, my fabby is gridded and tonight I am working on the thread wheel! This one should be fun.

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 01:05:49 GMT

Royal Holiday

The Empress of Christmas presides over her festivities adorned in velvety scarlet flowing robes, trimmed in evergreen, rubies, and fur. The Baroque gold pattern on her dress changes as the light dances on her gown. Full of glowing splendor, she will grace your holidays as a tradition for years to come.
Released on June 14th, 2004.

Required materials
Stitched on 32 count Chestnut Linen by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric is 32 count Toasted Almond Linen by Zweigart.
Stitched area is 12 3/4" x 18" with a stitch count of 204 x 288.
Glass beads by Mill Hill
00165
02011
03034

Wisper by Rainbow Gallery
W88 White (3 cards)

Kreinik Metallic Threads
002J Very Fine (#4) Braid (2 spools)
205C Very Fine (#4) Braid

Threads(dmc):

0154, 0165, 0166, 0169, 0304,0317, 0326

0334, 0433, 0434, 0435, 0436, 0437, 0580

0581, 0677, 0712, 0738, 0739, 0777 (2), 0898

0902, 0928 (2), 0934, 0948, 0950, 0957, 3031

3064, 3371, 3373, 3773, 3832, 3854, 3855

blanc, ecru.

Stitching Notes for Royal Holiday

Mon, 13 Dec 2004 03:57:16 GMT

Wisper thread - how do you brush it?

1. Use the hook side of velcro.

2. There's also the Nap Brush or what other would call a Bunko Brush. This is good for larger areas of brushing. With this brush you place it gently on the Wisper and give the brush a small twisting motion with your fingers. The more you do the fluffier it gets - you decide how fluffy you want it to be. I haven't used a baby toothbrush myself, so don't know if they brush this way or they just use a swiping motion.

3. I bought a baby toothbrush (batman!) and that's what I use.