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Curves and swirls interpreted by three different silks and five metals are placed on a diamond shaped canvas covered with custom painted blue or coral gauze. The soft undulation effect which is created by painted gauze over congress cloth contrasts with the sweeping lines of the design. It is not necessary to count gauze threads.

The composition exhibits the importance of perspective and position in establishing a focal point and when to depart from tradition for a design or material priority. Other techniques studied while stitching this design are: Italian couching, use of metallic to add dimension and texture to an area, how limited colors can be used to develop a theme, flat silk over padding, trellis work, traditional and innovative application of bullions, and couching twisted cord with both metallic and silk. About 1-1/2 hours of pre-class basting and winding thread on koma, with detailed instructions, is necessary.

Level:	Intermediate
Class Length:	Two Days
Ground Fabric:	#23 Congress Cloth
Kit Contents:	Soie Ovale, Soie Gobelin, Soie Perlée, two sizes Japanese metal, two sizes twisted cord, DMC Fil Or Clair or DMC Fil Argent, pearl purl bullion, #30 custom painted gauze, padding felt, needles, enlarged photo, stitching instructions
Finished Size:	11-1/2" Diamond Shape on 16" x 16" canvas
Color Choice:	Yes Peach gauze on creme canvas with coral silks and gold metals, or pale blue gauze on on white canvas with sapphire blue silks and silver metals
Student Provides:	Working frame 16" x 16", cloth to cover working area, laying tool, basting thread or marking pen, pair of koma, small ruler, usual supplies
Pre-Class Work:	Yes Baste gauze to canvas, wind thread on holder, about 90 minutes

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