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Its-a-Belle #2216 ~ This is a design I taught one year at the Nordic Needle Stitcher’s Retreat.  One of my best friends, Isabelle, collects bells, this was also for her.  To be taught for beginners in Brazilian Embroidery with a sample of Stumpwork.  You will stitch:  stem stitch, couching, French knots, Cast-on, bullions and buttonhole.  Use Lola, Iris, Nova, Ciré  and Glory with beads for the berries and the bell clapper.  EdMar threads I used:  Lola – 054, 153; Nova #153; Iris #50; Ciré #125 and Glory #50, 006, 113 and 153.  Glass beads are included in the design package with wire for the Stumpwork leaf.  Stitch and flower instructions are found in Art of Dimensional Embroidery book, by Maria Frietas .  Additional instructions included with printed fabric design.  Design size  approx  4X5″