Todd Jason Baker
"Colours You Can
Count On"
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| Todd Jason Baker was born
in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the grandson of the Chief
of the Squamish Nation Band, Chief Khat-la-cha (Chief Simon Baker).
After public school, Todd
studied fine arts at Emily Carr Institute and Capilano College, finishing
with Fashion Design in New York at Parsons School of Design. He graduated
with a BFA in 1992.
The next four years were
spent working in the fashion industry in New York city. His resume
includes names like Donna Karan Menswear and Gitano. His creative
skills were used in designs for Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, The Gap and Echo Inc.
In 1996, Todd moved back
to his hometown and became an Art Director for a software company in Vancouver.
The Stitching Studio began
working with Todd in early 2001. His imaginative and unique interpretation
of First Nations artwork adapts well to cross stitch. These charts are
the first in a collection by this talented artist.
To learn more about Todd,
visit his web site at www.nativeonline.com/toddsbio.html
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SQUAMISH FROG
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Counted
Cross Stitch Chart
Stitch
count 150 x 152
When
stitched on 28 count “White” Jubilee
(2
over 2) design area 10.7" by 10.9"
includes
3/4 stitches
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The frog is a pleasant, affable creature and is
another of the important animals. The figure of the frog is known as representative of good fortune,
and a symbol of magic, as it is said that there is always magic around when a frog is present.
Because of his association with magic, frog is often affiliated with the Shamans. Frog can be
identified by his green body and shape. He is also most often depicted with a wide mouth and often
an extended tongue.
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SALISH HUMMINGBIRD
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Counted
Cross Stitch Chart
Stitch
count 200 x 127
When
stitched on 28 count “White” Jubilee
(2
over 2) design area 14.3" by 9.1"
includes
3/4 stitches
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Long ago,
one of the signals for good luck was the sight of a
hummingbird.
Called Sah Sin by his people,
it’s ability to hover and move back and forth at great speed were seen
as skills that guide the people.
When hunters prepared for
a hunt, they sang Indian songs that would ask the hummingbird to appear
to inspire a successful hunt and healthy game
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DOLPHIN
MOTHER &
CHILD
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Counted
Cross Stitch Chart
Stitch
count 247 x 210
When
stitched on 32 count “Ice Blue” Belfast
Linen
(2 over 2) design area 15.4" by 13.1"
includes
3/4 stitches
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Dolphin legend
of the Shumashu
Long time ago, the creator built a
rainbow bridge for the people of an
island to come over to the mainland.
Then the creator told them not to
look below when crossing the bridge
or they would fall. However, many
people looked down and fell into the water below.
Those people who fell the creator made into dolphins.
Look for the human features in the bodies of our dolphins
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