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Michigan Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

Welcome to Atlanta where the Stitchers play! We picked some of our favorite places in the city where Amanda & Krista both have deep roots! This canvas can be stitched in traditional tent stitches (basketweave or bust) or you can utilize specialty threads such as Very Velvet to liven up some of the letter.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Michigan stitch painted needlepoint canvas on 13 mesh
PVC zip project bag
Size 22 Bohin tapestry needle
White needle threader (how-to guide here)
White seam ripper
Vineyard Silk Wool Threads
THREADS USED:
VS Custard M-1164 (M, I, I N) – 4.5 strands used
VS Blueberry M-1239 (I) – 6 strands used
VS Sky M-1085 (I) – 1.5 strands used
VS Heron M-1107 (I, H, A) – 3 strands used
VS Holiday M-1007 (I, A) – 2.5 strands used
VS Fern M-1062 (I, G, N) – 3 strands used
VS Raspberry Truffle M-1182 (C) – 1.5 strands used
VS Evening Haze M-1104 (H, A) – 2.5 strands used
VS Ocean Breeze M-1223 (H, I, N) – 7 strands used
VS Monks Robe M-1041 (I) – 2 strands used
VS Limoges M-1088  (G) – 3 strands used
VS Deep Wistoria M-1098 (A) – 3 strands used
VS Bright White M-1109 (I, G, A, N) – 3 strands used
VS Hot Pink M-1174 (N) – 1 strand used

Background thread 6 rows around each side: almost 2 skeins

We used Silk & Ivory, Color: 106- Blue Yonder

STITCH RECOMMENDED:
Basic tent stitch (Basketweave) used on all letters
Long Brick Stitch was used for the background

M - University of Michigan (Can easily color swap for Michigan State Colors)

I - Light House

C - Cherries

H - Mackinac Bridge

I - Oberon Beer

G - Great Lakes/Michigan Hand

A - Motor City

N - Great Lakes Sailing

Finishing Note for Minis

-We recommend stitching 1" on each end for keychain finishing

-We recommend 1 additional row around the stitch painted design for ornament finishing