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| The Paper Umbrella, Closeup of Bermuda |
The latest series from Leigh Designs was just announced at Destination Dallas--the Caribe' series.
http://www.leighdesigns.com/Grp626x.html
These sunny florals are all inspired by motifs from the various Caribbean islands. I stitched Bermuda as a model for Leigh and have done a stitch guide for both the large and small versions of this canvas. Your local shop can order a canvas and guide for you from Leigh or you can ask me for a PDF version of the guide if you happen to have the canvas already or just want to add it to your reference library.
You can see the entire set of the bigger Caribe' designs at the Leigh Designs website. The smaller "coaster" size will be released for the Columbus TNNA show in June although some of them are already public.
http://www.stitchinginthetexashillcountry.com/the_needle_works/2013/04/leighs-booth.html
The photo above is a closeup from my large Bermuda model. It is full of the new Swarovski flat back crystal sequins and beads. These decorate the organdy ribbon umbrella, grace the black shutters, and float like pineapple bits in the glass. The hibiscus blossoms are covered in beads instead. My favorite part of the design are the palm fronds and green coconuts, however. They just give peace to this fun Caribbean piece.
Bermuda All Finished
UPDATE: Sharon Quick is working the large version of Martinique;
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=531540446910579&set=o.108537025890131&type=1&theater
Pat Miller is working on the large version of Barbados;
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151492369304261&set=o.108537025890131&type=1&theater
and Sandy Arthur is stitching the large version of Jamacia which she will teach at the June 2013 Columbus trade show. There will be stitch guides available for all three canvases this summer sometime.
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