RSN Certificate

Canvas Module.
A few weeks back I began my canvas module with the RSN online. I choose to recreate , well try to , Lady Lavery who was on the Irish bank notes. I have always liked the image as it reminds me of my childhood and once been given a five pound note with her image on it.
Once I was all set up  I was excited to get sewing as in this piece I could use wool, embroidery threads and even add embellishments.
I did a number of drawings and eventually created a simple version of the image and set to work on it.
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Canvas work has a vast range of stitches , some with multiple names. They can look complicated in diagrams but my tutor Heather Lewis is very good at breaking it down and guiding us through it. 
it is important to try some samples of stitches, well actually lots of samples as you need to ensure you count the correct number of threads to stitch over. I all too often have got it wrong and had to rip back to correct my mistakes.
Canvas work takes time and a lot of counting. You also spend a lot of time setting up seven or eight or more needles with eight to twelve blended strands. And then do not forget to take notes for your own reference and for filling in your assessment at the end of the module.

My piece is slowly coming together and I feel I am making progress. I am preparing my mount card but feel a little nervous about stitching the canvas on as it is not very easy to fold. This will be one area  I feel I will need guidance from my tutor with.
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Through a WhatsApp group , our online class chat and share photos with our tutor and each other. Photos allow you to zoom in and see those mistakes that the naked eye misses. I have gotten to know to other ladies in my group and it’s nice to be able to chat and help each other.
So I shall carry on stitching and keep you all posted.
Chat soon.

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