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VIVA ZIVA ! newsletter: Volume # 2435: FREE PIET MONDRIAN-INSPIRED NECKLACE
October 30, 2024

V I V A Z I V A ! n e w s l e t t e r

▪volume number: 2435 ▪ NEWSLETTER #2435

FREE MONDRIAN-INSPIRED NECKLACE AND BRACELET DESIGNS

Thanks so much for subscribing to the VIVA ZIVA! Newsletter.

We’ll be issuing a newsletter semi-annually, with a new free design each time... exclusively created for the VIVA ZIVA! newsletter.

Included is one of our PAINTINGS IN PROGRESS…. an ART NOUVEAU design called 'Clematis Buds' Wall Hanging design finally complete!

PLUS an ANATOLIA Cushion Design ...COMING SOON!

… AND…… A FREE MONDRIAN-INSPIRED NECKLACE DESIGN!

We were inspired by Mondrian's paintings to create two necklaces designs and a bracelet design in his classic red, yellow and blue!

We've also included a suggestion of alternate colours.

Other free designs? …….

Click here to see our NEWSLETTER BACK ISSUES with free designs that may interest you!




WHAT’S IN EACH VIVA ZIVA! NEWSLETTER?

  • Updates

  • Recent Paintings/Paintings in Progress

  • New Designs

  • FREE Design

  • Your Stitch/Technique to Try

  • Ask the ZIVA DIVA!

  • Next Issue

UPDATES

NOW AVAILABLE! ……. MATISSE TRIANGLES CUSHION DESIGN

This latest Matisse cushion design, called 'MATISSE TRIANGLES', was adapted by ZIVA from an original exhibition poster from 1952,..…

a lithograph for the Centenary celebration of the Mourlot studios at Galerie Kléber, Paris.

For more information about this dramatic design go to MATISSE CUSHION DESIGNS

Go to our SHOPPING PAGES for details about sizes.

RECENT PAINTINGS/PAINTINGS IN PROGRESS

'CLEMATIS BUDS' WALL HANGING IN PROGRESS

We got this order to paint this elegant Clematis Buds design (above)...

CLASSIC ART NOUVEAU at its finest!

You may have seen it in the process of starting it in our last Newsletter (#2434).



Recently, just puting on the finishing touches!

IT TOOK FOUR MONTHS BUT IT'S NOW READY TO SHIP OUT!

We create Custom sizes and Custom designs for our clients. Just go to Contact Us and we’ll show you what your choice can look like!


NEW DESIGNS



COMING SOON ... a design called "Anatolia Blue" Cushion Design.

When I asked a question in my last email "What designs would you like to see more of?"in "Ask the ZIVA DIVA!", one out of many responses stood out.

It was from Sioban, who stated "Perhaps you could delve into the Anatolian textiles".

So far I found a few Anatolian designs that will work well, not only as cushion designs, but also as dining chair seat covers.

HERE'S THE FIRST ONE! THANK YOU, SIOBAN!



FREE DESIGN

MONDRIAN NECKLACE FREE DESIGNS



We adapted Mondrian's paintings to create two free Mondrian-inspired designs for NECKLACES. Especially good for needlepoint beginners!

Or what about a bracelet ? There are many to choose from Mondrian's paintings!

Please go to the other Mondrian necklace suggestion and the bracelet on MONDRIAN'S FREE NECKLACE DESIGNS page.



ALTERNATE COLOUR COMBINATIONS

Or maybe you'd prefer a more subtle colour combination?

The following is one of many ideas for combinations you could use to go with your favourite outfit.



READING THE CHART:


MONDRIAN NECKLACE

The second newsletter we have shown you our design... PAINTED!

  • This chart shows the free necklace chart design with 12-gauge evenweave canvas representing an approx. 5.25" w x 3.5" h (13.3 w x 7.6 cm h)



    • YARN COLOURS

    All the yarns for the ‘Mondrian Necklace' design were chosen from DMC Mouliné Spécial 6-ply cotton range of colours.

    They are readily available at your local needlepoint shop or online:

    DMC colours:

    • # 310 Black
    • White
    • # 666 Red
    • # 743 Yellow
    • # 798 Blue




    YARN QUANTITIES

    As a guide for the 'Mondrian Necklace' design charted, you will require approximately 1 skein of #310 Black and 2-3 skeins of each of the rest of the colours.

    OTHER MATERIALS

    You will also need :

    • White 12 mesh (hpi) evenweave canvas

    • Approximate Canvas Size: 7”w x 5.25”H (approx. 17.8 w x 12 h cm)

    • # 18 Needlepoint Needle
    • Masking Tape

    Go to the ZIVA site for more detail info on the MATERIALS required.



    ASK THE ZIVA DIVA!

    YOUR QUESTION:

    Hi ZIVA, I'm fairly new at needlepoint and wondered how to finish the edges of my canvas. I need some instructions. Thank you,Cathy.

    Hi Cathy,

    I've used two edge finishes over the years, one is the Braided Edge stitch and the other is the Loop Edge stitch, as shown.

    There are numbers in each photo to follow. The Loop Edge Stitch is probably easier to start for you as a beginner.

    I hope either one works for you.

    Best regards,

    Sylvia McLeod



    WHAT NEXT?

    The next VIVA ZIVA! Newsletter #2536 will be issued in the spring of 2025.

    • New Designs & Updates

    • NEW FREE DESIGN to be issued in the spring of 2025
    • And lots of other features!

    Please contact me if there is a particular stitch or technique you’d like me to use for a free design in a future newsletter!

    Share this newsletter with friends and relatives.
    They can also go to my subscription page on the site to get on the mailing list for the next VIVA ZIVA! Newsletter

    Looking forward to sending you the next newsletter!

    Sylvia McLeod

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