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KAZAK INSTRUCTIONS

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These instructions have been expanded and detailed stitch diagrams have been added to the magazine's published version for your convenience.

GENERAL STITCHING NOTES

Each square on the chart represents one needlepoint stitch or one cross stitch over one thread.

Tip: To minimize distortion while stitching, mount fabric on stretcher bars.

 

KAZAK BOX

SIZE: 3" x 11" -- Stitch Count: 57 h x 198 w

MATERIALS
8" x 17" piece 19-count Zweigart® Cork linen, white
One dark walnut cuff link box with 3 H " x 10" design area*
One skein each Caron Collection Waterlilies® and Impressions®, each color listed in color key
Size 24 tapestry needle

*Available from Creative Furnishings: 12357 Saraglen Dr., Saratoga, CA 95070, 1-408-996-7745, Fax: 1-408-996-0559, E-mail: eac@pacbellnet

INSTRUCTIONS

Stitching

NOTE: For the boxtop do not stitch the borders on the short ends. Measure to find center of fabric. Following arrows, draw intersecting lines across chart to locate center. Work design according to chart, referring to the key for symbol, color and type of thread.

a. Stitch outlines in cross stitch over one thread using two plies of Waterlilies.

b. Stitch fillings in needlepoint (half cross, continental or basketweave) using one strand of Impressions.

c. Border may be done in cross stitch or decorative stitches (see special stitch diagrams below).

Finishing

Press completed design face down on well-padded surface. Lace design to box lid and place on box.


KAZAK GLASSES CASE

SIZE: 3" x 11" -- Stitch Count: 57 h x 198 w

MATERIALS
8" x 15" piece 18-count Zweigart®, Mono Deluxe canvas, white
8" x 15" piece of fabric in matching color for lining
One skein each Caron Collection Waterlilies and Impressions®, each color listed in color key
Size 24 tapestry needle

INSTRUCTIONS

Stitching

NOTE: For the glasses case stitch the whole chart. Measure to find center of canvas. Following arrows, draw intersecting lines across chart to locate center. Work design according to chart, referring to key for symbol, color and type of thread.

a. Stitch entire design in needlepoint using 4 plies of Waterlilies, one strand of Impressions.

b. Stitch background in needlepoint with one strand of Natural Impressions.

c. Border may be stitched in needlepoint or decorative stitches (see special stitch diagrams below).

Finishing

1. Press completed design face down on well-padded surface. Trim fabric to within 1/2" of stitching; cut lining using trimmed fabric as a guide. Fold design in half with right sides facing each other, pin and sew sides; trim seams to 1/4". Turn design right side out and press. Repeat process for lining. Insert lining into case, fold top edge under, pin, and whipstitch top edges together.

2. To make cording, measure around sides and bottom edge and add 6". Using this measurement to make a cardboard template, wrap teal Impressions around cardboard. When satisfactory thickness is reached, remove from template, and tie one end of threads to cup hook inserted in chuck of variable-speed drill, and slide weight (such as a set of keys) to middle of length. Attach opposite end to a stationary object (shelf, doorknob, chair back, etc.). Pull fiber taut and twist fiber using drill until it twists back on itself if slightly released. Untie end from drill; fold in half, bringing end being held to end attached to stationary object. Allow cord to twist around itself, with keys weighing down folded end. When cord stops twisting, remove keys and tie off ends. Stitch cording around sewn sides and bottom edge.

KAZAK SPECIAL STITCH DIAGRAMS

On the chart below (left), one line represents one fabric thread.	On the chart (top right) one square represents one needlepoint or cross stitch over one thread.

	On the chart (top left), one line represents one fabric thread.
	On the chart (top left), one square represents one needlepoint or cross stitch over one thread.

KAZAK BOX AND GLASSES CASE COLOR AND STITCH KEY			About the Threads: Waterlilies is a 12-ply hand-dyed variegated silk. For this pattern, use two plies for cross stitch over one thread. For needlepoint (half cross, continental, or basketweave) use three plies on 19- or 20-count fabric; use four plies on 18-count fabric or canvas. Impressions is a 50% wool, 50% silk blend. For this pattern, use one strand and use for needlepoint only. Cross stitches over one thread will be too bulky on the fabric used for the cuff link box.
Waterlilies	Kazak Box Stitches	Glass Case Stitches
041 blueberry	tent	cross
045 flame	cross	cross
072 midnight	tent	tent
089 Caribbean	cross	cross
132 honeysuckle*	cross	cross
Impressions®
2071 red	tent	tent
4003 yellow	tent	tent
7022 teal*	tied cross	tied cross
7022 teal	tent	tent
7041 blue	tent	tent
*For glasses case, two skeins are needed.

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