This episode is about creating the effect of painting in needlework. Erica begins by noting that the traditional of painting with the needle was quite popular in the 18th century, with pieces commonly done in silk and watercolor on a silk background. To create a modern painting in needlework, Erica suggests looking for inspiration from books, magazines, or calendar pictures. For the project in this episode, Erica chooses to recreate Van Gogh?s Springtime Orchard in wool thread on denim. Erica demonstrates several stitches in this episode, as well as how to stretch fabric over stretcher frames to truly create the effect of an artist?s canvas. Summary and select metadata for this record was submitted by Amanda Sikarskie.
