American Goldfinch by Susan Hoekstra

American Goldfinch

Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Workshop Run Dates: September 1 – November 3, 2018
Registration Dates: now closed
Costs: Subject to change if postage rates change
With Required Kit:
US CP: $101
US non-CP: $122
US non-ANG: $168
Canada/Mexico CP: $126
Canada/Mexico non-CP: $147
Canada/Mexico non-ANG: $206
other International non-ANG: contact registrar
Audit: $31 with permission, contact registrar

‘An American Gold Finch’ offers a chance to work with a variety of stitches which can be used on many other canvases. Various specialty stitches are utilized within this piece in order to give the stitcher a broader experience. The Diagonal Weaving stitch is used, as well as, a variation of the Leaf stitch. This Intermediate class will teach a deeper understanding of compensation; however, a basic knowledge of compensation is required. Stitches used: Diagonal Weaving, Raised, Outline, Continental, Interlocking, Satin, Reverse Continental, Reverse Nobuko, and Leaf.

(Required )Kit Contents

  • DMC Perle #3
    • 975, Dark Golden Brown, 1 skein
    • 001, White, 1 skein
    • 742, Lt. Tangerine, 1 skein
    • 973, Bright Canary, 1 skein
    • 740, Tangerine, 1 skein
    • 907, Light Parrot Green, 1 skein
    • 905, Dark Parrot Green, 1 skein
    • 310, Black, 1 skein
    • 928, Very Light Green Grey, 7 skeins
  • White 14 ct Mono Deluxe Canvas, 14” x 14” with design drawn on canvas
  • Instruction booklet

Student to provide the following:

  • Scissors
  • Graphite Drawing Pencil 2H
  • Tapestry Needles #24 & #22
  • Light & Magnifier (if required)
  • Frame weight (if required)
  • Stretcher Bars – 2 14” sets (Evertite or Regular Stretcher Bars)
  • Tacks or stapler
  • Edging tape for the canvas
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