The beautiful tiger maple Shaker carrier in this project is the perfect size for holding many of your needlework necessities. This carrier, derived from the oval box tradition, is divided into three sections: a large one in the back and two smaller ones in the front. The bottom of each section is lined with green dupioni silk. An embroidered linen band lines the inside of each section. In addition to the carrier, this project includes a luscious, silk-ribbon-embellished needleroll, plus a pin cube, a scissors holder, a pipkin, and an optional ruler holder.
Teacher: Ellen Chester
Technique: Counted Thread
Level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $220
Kit: In addition to photos and detailed directions for stitching and assembling the project, the kit includes 36-count linen, silk embroidery threads, a tiger maple divided carrier (approximately 12-1/2 inches long x 8-3/4 inches wide x 2-1/2 inches high), dupioni silk, overdyed silk ribbons, mounting boards, cat’s eye beads for the needleroll closure and decoration, a custom-made bee marking pin, and tapestry, beading, and curved needles.
In addition to the kit, the student may purchase additional special order items:
Special Order Items:
Sheep ruler $30
Flower basket threadwinder $40
Bee skep and willow tree threadwinder $40
(special order items must be preordered through registrar; to be picked up in class)
Ellen Chester is well known for her counted thread design which include original designs and both reproductions and adaptations of antique samplers and other pieces. She has taught for guilds and shops throughout the US, the UK, and New Zealand. Her designs have been published in Fine Lines, Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly, and the Just Cross Stitch ornament issues. Ellen was the co-founder of the Queen City Sampler Guild. For 17 years she published a free on-line sampler newsletter, With My Needle and Pen. She loves teaching and sharing her love of needlework. Originally from Florida, she has lived in southwest Ohio since 1976.
