American Needlepoint National Seminar 2020

Proficiency level: Basic to Intermediate

 Class Length: 1 day

 Description:

A light breeze starts the rise of the balloon festival. Using realistic and stylized techniques in silk and beads we will interpret the joy of floating in a sunny day.

Two layers of foundation provide a dimensional experience. Beads are sewn over a layered felt padding on #18 silk interlock canvas.  The beadwork balloon floats over the other balloons in the distance. The background on congress cloth is the foundation for the Bargello patterns within these balloons.

The transparence of the silk interlock ground allows the beaded balloon to drift over the vivid distant balloons.

Threads used include five hues of Soie Mori silk. Five colors of seed beads add dimension and glow to the foreground balloon along with a bugle bead gondola.

Size:  4" X 6" design on 8" X 12" Congress Cloth and interlock silk canvas. Depth is at the discretion of the student.