"This is inspired by the paintings of the radical Scottish sisters in the late 19th century, Margaret and Frances McDonald. They challenged the Victorian art nouveau depiction of women as objects of purity and beauty. Their images were unapologetic statements of the emerging, "new... Read more
This Nora Corbett design features a mysterious and beautiful mermaid.
Pattern is stitched on 32 count Touch of Blue Linen using DMC and Caron Waterlilies threads. Mill Hill beads 00374,02008,10092,18826,42037. Stitch count is 163 x 256.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 count Laurel Linen using DMC floss, Mill Hill Beads and Kreinik Metallic Thread. Stitch count: 207x222. Finished size is approx. 12.94 in wide X 13.88 in high.
The delicate fairy in this Nora Corbett design is wearing a gown of the most vividly colored feathers. The model was stitched on 32 Ct. Natural linen. Stitch Count: 193W x 243H. Finished design size is approximately 12 1/4" x 15 1/2".
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Laurel Linen using DMC floss. Also uses Mill Hill Beads (10023, 10032, 10045 (2), 10081, 10091, 10104 and 10106)-Mill Hill Treasures 13062 (2) and 13063 and Kreinik #4 in 014, 015, 684 and 002HL. FInished size is 10'w x 14.25"h. Stitch count is 160 x 228
Model stitched on 32 count Tumbleweed linen by Wichelt using DMC floss, Gloriana Silk floss (116), Kreinik #4 Very Fine Braid (009, 027, 684), Mill Hill Beads & Treasures. Stitch count: 188W X 301H.
Model stitch on 32 Ct. Sea Spray Linen with DMC floss, Rainbow Gallery Wisper, Kreinik #4 Braid, Caron Collection Waterlilies, Mill Hill Beads and Mill Hill treasures. Stitch Count: 130X200. Mill Hill treasure 13078 has been substituted with 13029.
Model stitched on 32 ct Laurel Linen by Wichelt using DMC, Kreinik, Caron Waterlillies & Mill Hill beads. Stitch count 200 x 250. Finished size is 12.5 in wide X 15.63 in high.
First in Nora Corbett's "Year of the Fairies" Collection, the Blue Diamond Fairy is an elegant tribute to the mercurial month of April. Inspired by elaborate Victorian desigsn, her demure gown is overlaid with exquisite "blue diamond" beading, accented with a crown of flowers and... Read more