Sailing across the ocean this diving mermaid is silhouetted against the full moon on a magically night. Our mermaid is diving for pearls amidst many beautiful shells at the bottom of a multi-colored ocean while the sky is a shimmering blue from the moon rays. The mermaid’s tail is created with a padded batik applique technique and outlined with Kreinik’s Petite Facets. You will learn a special curling method to make the mermaid’s 3-D hair. Threads include Silk Lame’ Plus, many silks, cottons, Kreinik, Petite Sparkle Rays, Water ‘N Ice, and more. This intermediate level design on 18ct light blue mono canvas has a design size of approximately 8” x 14”.
Teacher: Toni Gerdes
Technique: Canvas Embroidery (needlepoint)
Level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $165
Kit: All materials to complete project
Student provides: Stretcher bars, usual stitching supplies
Toni Gerdes holds a Level II Teachers’ certification from the National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) specializing in canvas embroidery. She currently serves on the Board of NAN as the Director of Education and is a past president of the Mile High ANG chapter. She is also past president of NETA (National Embroidery Teachers Association). She has received numerous awards for her designs. Toni has taught for NAN, EGA, and ANG, as well as guilds & shops. She has been published in Needlepointers, Needlepoint Now, and in Needle Arts as the Artist Across America. She enjoys all types of stitching and especially sharing her knowledge with others. She currently resides in Colorado
