Stitches in Sterling by Nancy Cucci, Background

February 5, 2024, 7:42 pm
Filed under: ANG Delaware's Seashore Chapter, Stitches in Sterling by Nancy Cucci

I began Stitches in Sterling by Nancy Cucci in September 2011 when I did the pre-work (silver Kreinik grid) for a class in Rehoboth Beach, DE, with the ANG DE Seashore Chapter. I enjoyed the class. Lori, Patrick, Betsy, and I (all from ANG Main Line Stitchers chapter) took the class. During the 2 days, we got a lot done. I didn’t get more done until now.

I had taken the piece off the bars and kept it flat. It looks like I used First Aid tape on the edges. That has held up fine without discoloration. Can you believe that I had 11″ bars put together already and waiting for a project? Now, a little over 12 years later, I begin again!

We did not get to each area in the beaded center and only did 3 areas in the background. Nancy has excellent diagrams with easy to read keys. And, I took great notes. She has tips in an addendum for those not present in class that will probably be handy. I will work on the background first. There are only a few threads, including Pearl cotton #8, floss, Kreinik braids (#8 & #12), and Kreinik 1/16 ribbon.

The background had mostly darning patterns and I needed the grid to anchor threads. Only one area is completely covered, so the silver sparkle from the canvas shows through.