Isle des Arbres

Isle des Arbes is a small piece (about 5” x 7”) which was derived from my larger design, Thousand Islands Thousand Colors. It depicts a number of different trees in the full glory of autumn color, clustered together on a small island. There are three birch trees which have already shed their leaves, and they are adjacent to a majestic Crimson King Maple and a brilliant oak three. Two spruces in their characteristic blue-green offer some color contrast, and a yellow poplar three completes the scene. The trees are worked mostly in intriguing canvaswork stitches, with two others in needlepainting. The sky and the water are done in fast moving and effective stitches that enhance the island effect.

• Time: 1 day
• Proficiency Level:Low Intermediate and Up
• Kit cost: $45 (estimate)
• Ground Fabric: Congress Cloth