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A Large Cross Stitch Project for the Library
I found the prototype of this pattern in a book called Cross Stitch Calligraphy by Iva Polansky (ISBN 1 85626 183 2) which my Dad gave me for Christmas. Since we're both music lovers, I knew which pattern had caught his eye. I decided to give it a try.
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It Takes on a Life of Its Own
I used the basic design from the book (although her grand piano turned into a baby grand in mine) and her basic list of composers. However, since my husband is the keeper of the library, we each had input into composers to be included (or excluded). Cross stitch projects are a good way to learn things about each other. For example, I had no idea my husband was a fan of Sibelius until I tried to banish the name from the pattern.
Another change I made was the addition of a great many names using alphabets from other books. The size of the name does not indicate the importance of the composer - just the rationing of space. |
A Few Hints
The author of the book gives very good instructions on charting. As you can probably tell, I didn't follow them to the letter. (I hate puns!) For example, I had to use an out-of-favour spelling of Tchaikovsky (he's T-less) because I ran out of room. Unless you want people's first comment to be 'Shouldn't there be a 't' in.....?, I would suggest careful preplanning.
The piece also got somewhat out of hand sizewise, and was a bit of a nightmare to have framed. I recommend that you think about that before starting your project unless you like having framers hide under the counter when they see you coming.
Another useful thing to know is that ivy will happily attach itself to drywall.
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A Few Suggestions
I think this idea lends itself to lots of variations. If you like sports, you might want to use players' or team names insided a suitable image. Names of poets andauthors etc. could be put inside an open book motif. Playwrights might have their names in a playbill topped with the tragi-comic masks. The possibilities are more or less endless.
If you would like more precise information, drop me a line.
Janet Bishop
I don't want to violate anyone's copywrite. When I am using my own design, I will post the pattern on site. |
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