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This year’s Chapter project is ‘Pieces of Eight’ by Gayle Bicknell. This was presented originally in Needlepoint Now in 4 installments (Sep/Oct 1999; Jan/Feb 2000; Mar/Apr 2000; May/Jun 2000; Jul/Aug 2000).
I and several others are selecting to complete the project in smaller pieces. For example, I am making napkin ring holders (with 3 octagons each) and the rest are being made into individual pieces to mount, frame, and given as gifts. Mostly, we’re using our own stash. And, we’re doing 3 octagons per monthly meeting & taking turns being the ‘teacher’ (who stitches in advance of the meeting to answer any questions & give any helpful tips). So far, only Octagon B has proven difficult.
For Octagon A, Heart Amadeus, I added an Outer Sprats Head using 1 thread & I added beads in the 8 halves of the tops of the hearts.
For Octagon B, Walneto Variation, I added beads in the middle of the center squares near the borders.
For Octagon C, Waffle & Milanese, I added beads in the center of each Milanese unit.
Octagon A Octagon B Octagon C
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Hi Melita,
I have this pattern in my stash from the old issues though I haven’t stitched it yet. This is a fun one and I’ll enjoy watching your progress!
Enjoyed catching up on all of your other posts. 🙂
Cynthia
Comment by Cynthia February 13, 2010 @ 6:56 pmWindy Meadow
Melita…
Like Cynthia, I have this in my stash. love the way your doing it. Do you mind telling me what color block A is?
Sandy
Comment by Sandy February 18, 2010 @ 7:21 pmHi Sandy, Thanks, they are working up nicely. For A, I used ThreadWorX, an overdyed cotton floss, Victorian Christmas #1083. Melita
Comment by melitastitches4fun February 18, 2010 @ 8:49 pm[…] ‘Pieces of Eight’, Octagons A B C February 2010 3 comments 4 […]
Pingback by 2010 in review – courtesy of WordPress.com « Melitastitches4fun's Blog January 2, 2011 @ 7:09 amFunny–my chapter is going to do this project ( parts) this year. This info is very helpful. Will probably ask questions later.
Thanks and enjoy Carol
Comment by carol whitton January 3, 2011 @ 6:55 am