NOVA

Hi everyone.

I'm a constant lurker on the group. I know this project has been discussed
before and may be considered "old news" but...

I bought it at CATS a couple of years ago. I've decided I might want to
actually have a go at attempting it. However....I have little to no
experienced with anything outside of cross stitch. I have not really looked
at the graph in detail as to what kind(s) of stitching it involves. I just
though it was stunning.

Is this something I should ever start? Will I be able to take a stab at it
at all??

Thanks very much.

Melissa

I've looked on the net, and I can't find a link to it. At this point the
chart is packed away from our recent move, so I'm kind of asking so I don't
dig it out for nothing.

"Lucretia Borgia" wrote in message
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On Thu, 19 May 2005 21:10:53 -0400, "Melissa & Doug Smith"
wrote:

Hi everyone.

I'm a constant lurker on the group. I know this project has been
discussed
before and may be considered "old news" but...

I bought it at CATS a couple of years ago. I've decided I might want to
actually have a go at attempting it. However....I have little to no
experienced with anything outside of cross stitch. I have not really
looked
at the graph in detail as to what kind(s) of stitching it involves. I
just
though it was stunning.

Is this something I should ever start? Will I be able to take a stab at
it
at all??

Thanks very much.

Melissa

Well if you could point us to where we could see it, that might help.

Lucretia Borgia wrote:

On Thu, 19 May 2005 21:10:53 -0400, "Melissa & Doug Smith"
wrote:

Hi everyone.

I'm a constant lurker on the group. I know this project has been discussed
before and may be considered "old news" but...

I bought it at CATS a couple of years ago. I've decided I might want to
actually have a go at attempting it. However....I have little to no
experienced with anything outside of cross stitch. I have not really looked
at the graph in detail as to what kind(s) of stitching it involves. I just
though it was stunning.

Is this something I should ever start?

Absolutely. If you thought it was stunning in the chart picture, wait
till you see it in person.

Will I be able to take a stab at it at all??

Why not? It's stitching on canvas. The holes are easier to see than
they are on linen. It's all straight lines. Lots of colors and
stitch patterns, so you won't get bored.


Well if you could point us to where we could see it, that might help.

Genny Morrow's Nova. It's a "charm quilt" style pattern, with each
block done in a different color/stitch combination. Most of the
blocks use two colors of floss.

Full pics:
http://www.sundanceneedleworks.com/designers/morrow/606.htm

in progress pics: (none of these are mine, I just found them in a
quick Google)
http://www.jonandkaren.btinternet.co.uk/progress/novaprogress.htm
http://www.doodle-head.com/xs/needlepoint/nova/index.html
http://www.summerlouise.com/stitching/wip/wip-nova.html
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=808451&uid=130331&members=1

--
Jenn Ridley :
WIP: Water Lilies, Rose Trio, Be Mine, Emperor's Coat II, Carousel
Most recently Finished: Romance, Halloween Circle, Always be a Wildflower
Stitching log: http://www.livejournal.com/users/jenn_stitch/

"Melissa & Doug Smith" wrote in message
...
Hi everyone.

I'm a constant lurker on the group. I know this project has been
discussed before and may be considered "old news" but...

I bought it at CATS a couple of years ago. I've decided I might want to
actually have a go at attempting it. However....I have little to no
experienced with anything outside of cross stitch. I have not really
looked at the graph in detail as to what kind(s) of stitching it involves.
I just though it was stunning.

Is this something I should ever start? Will I be able to take a stab at
it at all??

Thanks very much.

Melissa

Oh, yes -- do start it and I'm certain you will finish. It's just basic
stitches, in various combinations, and the directions are exceptionally
clear. Look them over and you'll see how simple they really are. Well, the
Fran Zenker stitch is a bit of a challenge, but you can do it!

Felice

Melissa,

You can do this. I did the Quilted Wreath years ago - it's very nice
to do beacuse it is all little squares. Co-workers, upon seeing the
mostly completed project asked how many I did a night. (I only had a
chance to work on it at the Wednesday night stitch-in at a local shop.)
I told them that on a good night, I did two squares (we talked a lot -
and I was stressed!), and on a bad night I did one square twice (i.e. I
had to redo it). But as you go on, it gets more familar. My mom loves
this on her wall - I did it in yellow/browns, with a green background.

Go for it!

Christina

"cmg" had some very interesting things to say about
NOVA:

You can do this. I did the Quilted Wreath years ago - it's very nice
to do beacuse it is all little squares. Co-workers, upon seeing the
mostly completed project asked how many I did a night. (I only had a
chance to work on it at the Wednesday night stitch-in at a local shop.)
I told them that on a good night, I did two squares (we talked a lot -
and I was stressed!), and on a bad night I did one square twice (i.e. I
had to redo it). But as you go on, it gets more familar. My mom loves
this on her wall - I did it in yellow/browns, with a green background.

Anybody got a link to the design this thread's about? Now I'm curious.
:-)

--
"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be
doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding.
:-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL

Think this one shows it, if you are referring to "Nova":
http://www.sundanceneedleworks.com/d...morrow/606.htm
--
Carey

"Seanette Blaylock" wrote in
message ...
"cmg" had some very interesting things to say about
NOVA:

You can do this. I did the Quilted Wreath years ago - it's very nice
to do beacuse it is all little squares. Co-workers, upon seeing the
mostly completed project asked how many I did a night. (I only had a
chance to work on it at the Wednesday night stitch-in at a local shop.)
I told them that on a good night, I did two squares (we talked a lot -
and I was stressed!), and on a bad night I did one square twice (i.e. I
had to redo it). But as you go on, it gets more familar. My mom loves
this on her wall - I did it in yellow/browns, with a green background.

Anybody got a link to the design this thread's about? Now I'm curious.
:-)

--
"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be
doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding.
:-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL

Jenn Ridley wrote:

Absolutely. If you thought it was stunning in the chart picture,
wait
till you see it in person.

I saw this done at the Stitcher's Retreat I went to in March! It is
simply gorgeous. I thought it had been done in cross stitch, but as it
was framed behind glass, now I wonder. Either way, it's pretty!

Tegan

Melissa,

Somethings you may find useful in threading this piece:

Nova is comprised of over 300 squares, each approiximately 12 x 12 threads.
If I remember correctly, it's late and I don't want to go looking for my
copy, the thread list is for over 60 different colors/threads.

It is done on 18 count canvas, which means you will be using 3-4 threads at
a time in the needle. Laying your threads well reduce the number of
threads you need.

Soie d'Alger comes 7 threads to the length, so each five meter skein will
produce 16 to 22 18" stitching lengths. The secret is that you probably
won't use any one color in more than a dozen squares and since you will be
using it in conjunction with other threads will probably use less then one
stitching length in each square. Look for a shop that will sell it to you
by the meter and you can cutdown considerably on the amount of thread you
must purchase.

Candy


"Melissa & Doug Smith" wrote in message
...
Hi everyone.

I'm a constant lurker on the group. I know this project has been
discussed before and may be considered "old news" but...

I bought it at CATS a couple of years ago. I've decided I might want to
actually have a go at attempting it. However....I have little to no
experienced with anything outside of cross stitch. I have not really
looked at the graph in detail as to what kind(s) of stitching it involves.
I just though it was stunning.

Is this something I should ever start? Will I be able to take a stab at
it at all??

Thanks very much.

Melissa

Hi Christina!

Although heavily influenced by Ginny Morrow, Quilted Wreath is a Neon
Flamingo design by Pat Timpinaro.

Pat's color selection tends to be more moncromatic than Ginny's.

I have had the pleasure of meeting both these ladies. I met Ginny at one
the last seminar's she taught before she passed away. Pat is a friend that
stops by the shop whenever she is in the neighborhood.

Candy
"cmg" wrote in message
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Melissa,

You can do this. I did the Quilted Wreath years ago - it's very nice
to do beacuse it is all little squares. Co-workers, upon seeing the
mostly completed project asked how many I did a night. (I only had a
chance to work on it at the Wednesday night stitch-in at a local shop.)
I told them that on a good night, I did two squares (we talked a lot -
and I was stressed!), and on a bad night I did one square twice (i.e. I
had to redo it). But as you go on, it gets more familar. My mom loves
this on her wall - I did it in yellow/browns, with a green background.

Go for it!

Christina