August 16, 2021--Another santa cutie designed by Janet Zickler Casey and offered through the Shining Needle Society, called Cashmere Santa, is done. In keeping with my goal of stitching one old and one new santa each year, I have now met my 2021 quota. Cashmere Santa was the newest design while North Wind Santa, stitched earlier this year, was a 2003 offering.
The stitch for the beard on this santa, called Cashmere Cable, was a bit of a challenge, requiring consistent attention to the stitch placement. I'm now wondering what was Janet's inspiration for this stitch since I'm unable to find it anywhere (at least not in the resources I have).
The second photo below shows the shine and dimension of the threads and beads used. I love the little mint candy embellishment that came with the kit.
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| Cashmere Santa Completed |
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| Cashmere Santa Completed Side View |
I LOVE this Santa !! The beard is so unique. The placement of the beads just makes it. Great stitching on the entire thing. Where did you get that kit?
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. Thanks for your comment. I purchased the kit through Shining Needle Society. They offer Janet's santas every year. You can also email her at janet@jzcdesigns.com to order the instructions and canvases only (no threads).
DeleteI love the mustache and brows. What stitch and fiber did you use?
ReplyDeleteThe instructions called for padded Slanted Gobelin Stitch using RG Fuzzy Stuff thread. Hopes this helps.
DeleteLove all your Santa’s and the various stitches you use. Thought I would attempt the mustache and eyebrows with padded slanted gobelin. Help! I’ve padded but now can’t see the wholes to stitch. All the tutorials online show statin stitch (which you can guide to the holes) but I can’t see the canvas holes to stitch the slanted gobelin. My local needlepoint store wasn’t any help. What am I doing wrong. Thank you much appreciate it. Andrea
ReplyDeleteHi. To pad the moustache area first (before placing the slanted gobelin stitches), lay the thread used for padding (usually DMC Perle 5) horizontally, using the economic method, in one or two holes from the design border. Now you'll be able to see the holes you need to do the slanted gobelin stitch. Hope this helps. I'm surprised your LNS didn't know this.
DeleteThank you so much!!! That makes more sense than the padding that was suggested online. Now o can finish my project thanks to you. Such a quick response too!! Andrea
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Have fun!
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