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REGIS TRATION BROCHURE TUCSON • AUGUST 6–10, 2020
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ELECT
It’s exciting to share with you the great events that will friends, getting creative inspiration from the Exhibit, and
take place at Seminar 2020 in Tucson. I’m looking forward just spending a week of total immersion in all things
to visiting the desert, enjoying amazing Southwestern needlepoint.
cuisine, and “Stitching in the Old Pueblo.” Ven y unite a mi I would like to challenge all ANG members to consider
en Tuscon — come and join me in Tucson! This Seminar entering a stitched piece in the Seminar Exhibit. Entry
brochure will provide details on the plethora of classes details can be found in this issue. You can also request a
offered by nationally renowned teachers, presenting Judge’s Critique of your piece, which will provide you with
projects large & small to teach you new needlepoint great information to advance the quality of your stitching.
techniques, develop your skills to the next level, and take
you on an educational journey of needlepoint excellence. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in the
educational and cultural opportunities to be found at
Be sure to register early to ensure you are in the classes Seminar 2020.
you want as they fill up quickly. Don’t see a class you
want? Join us anyway for a week of camaraderie and Hasta la vista en Tuscon!
stitching. There’s nothing like a hotel with hundreds of Linda Rand
stitchers gathered for a week! If you haven’t attended President Elect
Seminar before, join us this year. Five days of taking
classes, meeting new friends, reconnecting with old
KEY DATES Credits
Editorial Contributors
Linda Rand
March 2 through June 12, 2020: • Registration may close early if all President-Elect
Open Registration classes are full. The ANG Registrar Candy Chadderton
• Registration will be available and open will maintain a waiting list through VP for Education
classes will be filled as registrations June 12 (all classes and changes are Jessica Tew
National Seminar Coordinator
are received on a first-come, first- subject to availability).
Mary Williams
served basis. • Deadline for ordering ANG tote bags. Local Seminar Co-Coordinator
• Registrant confirmations/invoices will • Deadline for Teachers’ Showcase
Janice Morgan
Local Seminar Co-Coordinator
be sent out. tables and Needlework Expo! tables. Pat Dugan
• A deposit of 25% of the total fee is due • Seminar cancellations before June VP for Membership
at the time of registration. The remaining 12, 2020 will receive a refund less the Cathe McEnerney
balance is due by June 6, 2020. Development Committee Chair
non-refundable deposit of $150 for
Pat Rogers
June 5 members and $175 for non-members. Auction Committee Chair
• Deadline for Exhibit entry forms. • After June 12, 2020 no refunds Elizabeth Franks
ANG Executive Director
will be given.
June 6 Linda Kilgore
• Remaining 75% of the total fee is due. July 6 – July 22 Judging Certification Program Chair
• Exhibit entries should be shipped to Seminar Faculty Committee
June 12: Registration Closes
arrive between July 12 and July 29. Kate Matthews
• Online registrations must be Sarah Salmons
received no later than June 12 to be July 10 Graphic Designer
considered for registration. • Deadline for making hotel reservations Gianna DeWitt
• Requests for changes to classes at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. Photographer
must be made in writing to the ANG August 5 12:00 Noon
Mike McCormick
Registrar and received by this date. M3 Photographic, Inc.
• Onsite check-in begins! Welcome!
Front Cover
• Registrations received after this date Designed and Stitched
will be subject to return. by Shirley Burns
Framing by Nick’s Frame Shop, Phoenix, AZ
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LOCAL SEMINAR COMMITTEE WELCOME
Welcome to The Old Pueblo. Whether this is your first trip to Tucson, or you were here celebrating in 2006, we welcome
you and wish you a delightful experience at Stitching in The Old Pueblo, ANG’s Seminar 2020. Our hotel, the Westin La
Paloma, welcomes you with glorious desert vistas, luxurious accommodations, several pools, tennis courts, and a grand
golf course.
Tucson is a city that is unique in many ways. It received the first City of Gastronomy award from UNESCO in 2015. For a
unique taste of Tucson try a Sonoran hot dog to dazzle your taste buds, or a prickly pear iced tea.
It hosts the largest gem and mineral show in the world each February. The stitch counter pins crafted for registrants at the
Houston Seminar in 2019 are made from gem show discoveries. The University of Arizona is building the largest space
mirror in the world for the next generation of telescopes to study our universe. UA’s astronomy programs are stellar!
The Tucson area has been inhabited by Indian groups since before 2000 BC. The city itself once belonged to Spain but
was included in the Gadsden Purchase of 1854 which gave the U.S. its present southwest border. This is the rich history
we have tried to bring to life with our stitched logo (artistry by Shirley Burns, a Tucson ANG chapter member).
Within an hour of Tucson, you can embrace the desert beauty of Saguaro National Park or seek the cooling heights in a
tour of Mt. Lemmon. Traveling to other directions brings you from the past to the future, from Tombstone, The Town Too
Tough to Die, to the Biosphere which gives us a glimpse into the capability of a closed ecological system to support life in
outer space. And, of course, the international border with Mexico is about one hour’s drive south of Tucson.
Many famous people have called Tucson home. Singer/Songwriter Linda Ronstadt comes from an Old Pueblo family.
Tucson was once home to actors Lee Marvin and Barbara Eden, astronaut Frank Borman, author Barbara Kingsolver,
and Joan Ganz Cooney, the creator of Sesame Street. (So that’s why Oscar the Grouch looks like one of the cacti
growing outside our windows!)
With our stitching we have tried to show you the color and vibrancy of this city with its mixture of cultures, flavors,
music, art and architecture. We are proud to call this city home and to make you welcome here for ANG’s Seminar 2020
Stitching in The Old Pueblo.
Janice Morgan and Mary Williams
2020 Local Seminar Coordinators
Contents
2 | Message
from the Class Descriptions 24 | Calendar at a Glance
President Elect
8 | Three-Day Classes 26 | Registration Information
3|L
ocal Seminar
10 | Two-Day Classes 29 | Registration Instructions
Committee Welcome
18 | One-Day Classes 30 | Registration Guide
4|S
pecial Events
22 | Half-Day Classes 32 | Exhibit Information
5|Q
uest XXVII
6 | Special Awards 2020
7 | Proficiency Levels
Find exhibit, hotel, and tourism information, along with teacher biographies and more at www.needlepoint.org.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Meet the Board Cena con Amigos To request a table, you must be a
Are you interested in learning more about (Dinner with Friends) registered seminar attendee. Request
ANG? Do you have a question to ask or Thursday, August 6 a table during your online Seminar
a comment or suggestion that you would 6:30 p.m. Registration. During this time, our Area
like to make to the Board? Please reach Join us for our Cena con Amigos, Representatives will be available to
out to us at Seminar! Board members will translation: Dinner with Friends, on our answer member questions
be wearing blue name tags and would first night of a new Seminar! Enjoy seeing Note: There will not be any 1/2 (one-half)
love to hear from you. We look forward to old friends and making a few new ones. tables or special placements.
meeting you! See the faces that go with the names of
your Board of Directors, volunteers, and Life Patron Luncheon
First-Timers Reception faculty, as well as meet the hotel staff
Saturday, August 8
Wednesday, August 5 that will make your stay more enjoyable.
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
5 – 6:00 p.m. The Exhibit Special Award ribbon
The Life Patron Luncheon will include
Check into the hotel and take your winners will be announced with their
a screening of the award-winning short
things to your room, then come join us entries during dinner. We look forward to
documentary film Torah: Stitch by Stitch.
for the First-Timers Reception. Here seeing you!
The film recounts one woman’s ambitious
you will meet your Board and the ANG project to write a complete Torah in cross
Staff, learn about the events we have Golden Start Breakfast stitch. With a beautiful original score, the
planned, get special tips for the coming Friday, August 7 film explores some of the 1500 stitchers
days, and get your questions answered. 7 – 8:30 a.m. in 27 countries that have come together
Just in case you miss this meeting This is an invitation-only event for to complete this project.
you’ll find most of the information in major Golden Needle Society donors.
the Participant’s Handbook in your We will have further information for Expo!
registration packet. Welcome to Seminar! you as we get closer to the Tucson
Saturday, August 8
Seminar. For more information about the
7 – 9 p.m.
Chapter Presidents and Society, please contact development@
Once again, it’s a shopping dream
Officers Meeting needlepoint.org.
come true for needlepointers. All the
Thursday, August 6 stitching supplies you have been needing
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. CyberPointers Connection and wanting in one place. Admission
Come meet with other Chapter Officers Friday, August 7 is free for this event, and all attendees
and your Area Representatives for an 5 – 6:00 p.m. and the general public are welcome. If
informative and lively discussion of Everyone is invited to this event! you would like to sell at Expo!, please
the issues Chapters are dealing with, Members can put faces with names, refer to the Registration Guide on page
programs and policies you share, and potential members will hear about how 30 for table costs. Items sold must be
ideas for making your Chapter stronger. the chapter operates, and everyone will needlework related or of interest to the
Bring your questions, your successes, find out about the exciting programs to needleworker. The deadline for receipt of
and your challenges to share! be offered in the upcoming year. table payments and completed contract
is June 12, 2020.
Welcome Reception Teachers’ Showcase/
Thursday, August 6 Area Rep Q&A Auction, Auction, Auction!
5:30 p.m. Friday, August 7 Looking for the best items to fill your
From 5:30 to 6:30 join us for a welcome 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. needlepoint stash? Check out ANG
reception featuring light local fare. This Meet ANG teachers and gather Auctions! Seminar 2020 will feature the
event is open to all ANG Seminar guests information on their current teaching onsite Silent Auction as well as Buy It
staying at the Westin La Paloma Resort pieces, their workshop fees and traveling Now items. You’ll want to bring an extra
& Spa. requirements. This is the perfect suitcase to hold all the goodies you win.
opportunity to see what is available and There will be canvases galore as well as
collect information about the pieces other needlepoint items.
that you might like to have taught at An online Auction will be running during
your chapter. All needlework teachers Seminar as well, with online bidding
(including those not a part of the Tucson through Auto Bid. You can leave your
faculty) are invited to participate. top bid and the system will bid for you,
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Life Patron Luncheon: Saturday, August 8 ∙ 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
leaving you plenty of time for classes, canvas projects, clean and unused Farewell Gala
friends, stitching, and bidding in the threads, floor stands, books, needlework Sunday, August 9
Silent Auction! Go to ang.afrogs.org to tools, and finished items! Please, 6:30 pm
register, and if you’ve used Auction Frogs no opened kits or partially stitched All too soon, another Seminar is about to
before, you can use the same account. canvases. A letter for tax purposes will be in the books. Celebrate with friends
be sent to donors. Shipping information old and new at the Farewell Gala. At
Have things to donate? It’s how we keep
is available from the Chairman. this event we will announce the winners
our auctions going, you know! If you or
your Chapter have items for donation, PLEASE DO NOT SHIP ITEMS TO of the People’s Choice and Delegate’s
please email the Auction Chairman at THE ANG HEADQUARTERS! Choice awards and our scholarships, and
auction@needlepoint.org. ANG loves They just have to send them on the we’ll recognize our members who have
your donations of painted canvases, Auction Committee, which requires completed their certification programs.
unopened kits, charts for counted more shipping.
QUEST XXVII
The Quest Challenge celebrates its 27th Did you ever go on an African Safari, Birds are wonderful subjects for your
year by offering an opportunity for all or to the Zoo and be charmed by the consideration. Vicky Sawyer’s bedecked
needle artists to create and exhibit an majestic cats or playful monkeys, maybe birds have been wildly successful in the
original or adapted piece of needlepoint it was a rhinoceros, or giraffe that caught needlework industry. How would you
at the ANG Seminar Exhibit. All members your imagination? Do you like reptiles, dress your bird?
of ANG are encouraged to accept the such as snakes, with their beautiful Let your imagination lead you into a new
challenge and participate in Quest XXVII skin, or gorgeous tree frogs in many project to submit to the 2020 exhibit in
by demonstrating their creative abilities colors, or alligators which watch you the Original or Adaptation categories.
based on the 2020 theme: The Animal skeptically from afar, hopefully. Perhaps Be sure to write a short artist statement
Kingdom. you love tropical fish? Perhaps your about your entry, to tell us about what
vacation snorkeling allowed you to see
Yes, this is your chance to celebrate inspired your creation. You can use a
them swimming with you? Insects are
an animal that has touched your life photograph of your pet to create your
just amazing and come in many colors,
and given you happiness. Stitch your original design, be sure to include that in
shapes and forms. Nature is a great
favorite furry friend or commemorate your artist statement.
teacher of color theory, and design. Can
one you loved. Any animal works for the
you imagine a box of goldwork beetles? Quest XXVII is sponsored by the ANG
Kingdom, domestic pets, wild animals,
And what about a lovely dragonfly? Judging Certification Program.
reptiles, fish, insects and birds.
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SPECIAL AWARDS
The CREATIVE INSPIRATION AWARD The SILK AND METAL AWARD may be The FIRST-TIME EXHIBITOR AWARD
may be given to any entry in the Original given to any entry in a judged category may be given to an entry in any judged
or Adaption category that the judges that is worked entirely in silk and metallic category that is stitched by a first-time
decide is best in creative design and and/or metal threads, which the judges exhibitor. A first-time exhibitor is defined
its elements, which includes the use decide is the best use of these threads. as a person entering the Exhibit for
of color. An Artist’s Statement must the first time. Anyone who has entered
accompany the entry. PRESIDENT’S CHOICE AWARD may anything in Categories 1 through 7 in a
be given to any entry that represents past Exhibit is excluded.
The WEARABLE ART AWARD may be “Stitchin’ in the Old Pueblo.” What
given to any entry in a judged category that inspires your creativity when you think The STATE AWARD may be given to
demonstrates the most creative wearable about Tucson? Is it the Sonoran Desert an entry in any judged category of the
needlepoint, excluding name tags. and the five mountain ranges that Exhibit that is entered by a person living
surround the city? Perhaps it’s the rich in Arizona, this year’s Seminar locale.
The SMALL MASTERPIECE AWARD cultural traditions and unique history Traditionally, this award is chosen by a
may be given to any entry (piece or set), of the city, or the memories of the Wild representative of the state in which the
in any judged category, with the length West that were captured in so many Seminar is being held.
plus width of the stitched area of a two- movies made in and around Tucson.
dimensional piece being less than or Pick up your needle and thread and
equal to 10 inches, or the length plus the show us what Tucson means to you!
width plus the depth of the stitched area
of a three-dimensional piece being less
than or equal to 15 inches. If an entry
consists of multiple pieces, they shall be
judged for this award if each piece in the
set fits the criteria of a Small Masterpiece.
The following special awards are sponsored by a person or organization other than ANG.
The criteria for these awards are listed below and cannot be modified by ANG or the Exhibit judges.
The PRINCESS GRACE AWARD may The FOUNDERS AWARD may be given The HILTON STITCHES AWARD may
be given to any entry in any judged to any entry in the Class Project category be given for any piece that demonstrates
category, that is worked entirely in the that demonstrates the student’s the most effective use of Hilton-type
tent stitch, without embellishments, such development of the project, including stitches. An entry in any category may
as beads or other attachments, in order presenting the finished stitched piece qualify for this ribbon. The winner of this
to maintain the purity of the stitching in a different format or doing multiples award receives a leaded crystal bowl.
technique. The tent stitch is defined as of the same project. The winner of this
going over one intersection from lower award also receives a Revere bowl. The BETH ROBERTSON CANVAS
left to upper right with no backstitches, EMBELLISHMENT AWARD may be
seed stitches, or outline stitches. The The NINA M. GOERRES CHRISTMAS given to the entry in the Painted Design
winner of this award also receives a THEME AWARD may be given to an Without Stitch Guide category that the
Boehm rose. entry in any judged category that the judges decide exemplifies the best use
judges decide best expresses Christmas of the stitches, threads, and colors to
The SAMPLER AWARD may be as a theme. The special ribbon center enhance a painted or stamped canvas.
given to any entry that is a collection of for this award is stitched by the award
patterns, stitches, and techniques put donors. The winner of this award The SHIRLEY FETTEROLF
together in a convenient reference form. receives a $250 scholarship toward HALLOWEEN AWARD may be given to
This includes historical reproductions Seminar or any distance learning project. an entry in any judged category that the
and class projects that meet the stated judges decide best expresses Halloween
criteria. This award is given in memory of as a theme.
Amyee Johnson.
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2020 SEMINAR BROCHURE
CLASS LISTINGS
Class descriptions included on pages 8–23 provide the notes, and a frame weight or frame holder of some kind so that
information you need to select your classes: a photograph, both hands can be free for stitching.
the class description, proficiency level, and kit fee and Classroom lighting is not always conducive to stitching and
contents. Please pay attention to the proficiency level many students choose to bring a battery-operated light and
definitions listed below. magnification.
You will receive a letter from your teacher prior to Seminar,
acknowledging that you are in their class and listing unusual
supplies you should bring, if any. You may also view the entire
brochure on the ANG website, www.needlepoint.org. Look Additional classroom lighting brought by students
under “Events, ANG Seminar 2020.” must be battery-powered. ANG no longer
allows the use of plug-in lights, power strips, or
Most students bring to class their usual stitching supplies, extension cords for lighting in the classrooms.
including a laying tool, a pair of sharp scissors, a pair of
scissors for cutting metal and paper, pencil/pen for taking
Proficiency Levels
Per ANG Policy 6.01
Basic Intermediate Advanced Intermediate
• Can thread a needle, and begin and • Possesses skills outlined in • Possesses skills outlined in
end threads correctly previous levels previous levels
• Works tent stitch (half-cross, • Has participated in at least three • Has participated in at least five formal
continental, and/or basketweave) formal workshops or classes workshops or classes
• Can read and work from stitch • Has stitched with a variety of threads • Has worked a wide variety of different
diagrams and charts such as cotton, wool, silk, synthetics, techniques on a readily counted ground,
linen, metal, and metallics and is such as pulled thread, pattern darning,
Basic Intermediate familiar with their characteristics Florentine (bargello), blackwork, free
• Has participated in at least one stitchery, beading, introductory silk and
• Confidently works complicated
formal workshop or class, or has had metal thread techniques, Hardanger,
stitches from diagrams and is
at least six hours of instruction in a and mixed media
comfortable with their compensation
class setting • Confidently stitches diagonal patterns
• Has worked at least four different
• Works diagonal tent (basketweave) in techniques on a readily counted ground,
curved areas (sections) such as pulled thread, pattern darning, Advanced
Florentine (bargello), blackwork, free • Possesses skills outlined in
• Understands basic compensation
stitchery, beading, introductory silk and previous levels
• Can work at least six different
metal thread techniques, Hardanger, • Has participated in a wide variety of
decorative stitches
and mixed media formal workshops in different techniques
• Understands and works from stitch and has experience with many different
diagrams and charts with confidence types of grounds and threads
• Is interested in developing skills and
pursuing solutions to problems in
Please note that 2020 Faculty CANNOT sell their class design, color, and techniques
kits per the agreement between ANG and the faculty. • Is interested in developing original
designs, colors, and/or styles
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3-DAY CLASSES
Indie Pop
Debbie Rowley
30716 Friday–Sunday, August 7-9, 2020
Express yourself with this counted canvas project! The central motif and composite
ribbon bands will be the same for each student, but all sameness ends there.
Students will select between eight large motifs, eight inner borders, and eight
backgrounds to complete their project – no two will be the same! Students will also
select between four color options. Students will decide where and how much of each
color to use. Exercise your creativity with Indie Pop!
Proficiency Level: Advanced
Design Size: 8" x 8"
Kit Cost/Contents: $90 neutral (30716A), tropical (30716B), lilac/coral (30716C),
autumn (30716D); #18 canvas, cotton floss, rayon floss, Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays
and Silk Lame’ Braid; #4 and #8 metallic braids, Caron Collection Watercolours
A Trilogy Of Stitches – Part 3
Kurdy Biggs
30803 Saturday–Monday, August 8-10, 2020
A Trilogy of Stitches – Part 3 continues the introduction to new and unique stitches.
Borders of Jessica variations define the top arch, the center circle and the triangle
which may be arranged as desired. Using a stitch library that encompasses over 30
stitches, we will create a kaleidoscope inspired piece. Crystals and beads will be
added singly and in clusters to add dimension and sparkle.
Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate
Design Size: 10" x 16"
Kit Cost/Contents: $140 brown (30803A), aquamarine (30803B); #18 canvas,
Gloriana 12 strand overdyed silk, Rainbow Gallery Elegance, Petite Silk Lame’ Braid,
Petite Frosty Rays; Kreinik and Accentuate metallics, Au Ver à Soie Soie Perlée,
beads, crystals, needles, instructions
Sassy Saguaro Scissors Keep
Sandie Cormaci-Boles
30805 Saturday–Monday, August 8-10, 2020
This unique textured piece is the perfect desert showpiece and souvenir! This is
an adventure into making a three-D useful object in the spirit of Tucson, Arizona.
Techniques include: waffle stitch variations, laid diamond stitches, layered knots and
finishing. Bonus: the in-class practice piece will become a companion scissors fob!
Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate
Design Size: 5" x 4"
Kit Cost/Contents: $99; #18 canvas, Brown Paper Packages Silk & Ivory,
Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Bamboo Floss, metallic thread, clay pot, wool felt, pins,
needles, scissors
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3-DAY CLASSES
O’Keeffe Kimono
Toni Gerdes
30807 Saturday–Monday, August 8-10, 2020
This O’Keeffe Kimono combines Georgia O’Keeffe’s love of the southwest and her
depiction of large flowers. At the top of the kimono is the Pedernal Mountain that
Georgia painted so many times with the beautiful Chama River flowing from the
mountain and into the lush grassy plains. At the bottom of the kimono is a beautiful
red poppy. This is the fourth in my series of artist kimonos that can be created as a
kimono or with explanation and permission, a rectangle.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 8-¼" x 11-½"
Kit Cost/Contents: $145; line-drawn #18 white canvas, instructions with photo,
needles, all threads including several silks, wools, blends, boucle, Soy Luster, DMC
cotton floche and floss.
Pearlessence
Kay Stanis
30819 Saturday–Monday, August 8-10, 2020
“The unique luster of pearls depends upon the reflection of light through translucent
layers. The iridescence that pearls display is caused by the overlapping of successive
layers, which breaks up light falling on the surface.” (Wikipedia) We will interpret this
layering in a literal way by working layer on layer, bringing the blossom to life. This
class will explore a variety of techniques: chipping, S-ing, aerial couching with beads,
plus the application of sequins with and without beads.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 8" x 10"
Kit Cost/Contents: $115 Vintage Merlot without stretcher bars (30819A), black/
white/ecru without stretcher bars (30819B), $121 Vintage Merlot with stretcher bars
(30819C), black/white/ecru with stretcher bars (30819D); Congress cloth and all
materials necessary to complete the design
Fantasy Flowers In A Vase
Cynthia Thomas
30820 Saturday–Monday, August 8-10, 2020
Making its debut at seminar 2020 is this very different canvas from The Princess and
Me. You won’t find these flowers in your ordinary vase. We’ll create pinwheel flowers
using cast-on bullions and Kreinik metallic, ribbon floss for May bells, Fuzzy Stuff for
a zebra striped flower, seed pods with felt balls and couched Kreinik metallic, French
knots, a vintage ribbon flower with beaded center, a beaded pansy and a variety of
stitches for a very special bouquet.
Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate
Design Size: 6-½" x 5-¼"
Kit Cost/Contents: $265; #18 hand-painted canvas from The Princess and Me,
Kreinik metallics, YLI Ribbon Floss, Rainbow Gallery Flair, Fuzzy Stuff, Neon Rays,
Splendor; River Silk ribbons, Sundance beads, tapestry bullion needle, instructions
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2-DAY CLASSES
Flags of Glory (Encore)
Sandy Arthur
20601 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
This is such a colorful and patriotic design featuring red, white, and blue. Thread
selections will be used to enhance the textures desired-the wood floor of the porch
and the siding of the building; pots holding the flowers; the petunias and finally the
flags. Stitches covered will be split backstitch, encroaching Gobelin, darning stitch, and
many others. Other techniques will involve manipulating ribbons and adding beads.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 16" x 16"
Kit Cost/Contents: $320 plus $28 lab fee; #18 hand-painted canvas, threads
include Burmilana, silks, Silk Road Fibers Straw Silk, ribbons, overdyes, and
embellishments to complete the design, detailed instructions and diagrams, color
copy of finished design
Needlework Treasures Scissor Tray
Terri Bay
20602 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
The Needlework Treasures Scissor Tray is a tied corner tray designed to keep your
special embroidery scissors safe and nearby in style. The densely packed Ukrainian
whitework stitches include: satin, double cable, eyelets, backstitch, Smyrna cross,
hemstitch, and faggot. The tray measures 5-½" x 2-½" when folded and 7-½ x 4-½"
inches when flat. It can be worked by a basic to intermediate level stitcher. The simple
finishing will be covered in class. Finishing stitches used are backstitch and whipstitch.
Proficiency Level: Basic Intermediate
Design Size: 5-½" x 2½"
Kit Cost/Contents: $50; 28-ct Cashel linen, DMC Pearl Cotton #8 and #12, tapestry
needles, charts and instructions packet
You’ll Flip Over It Stocking
Kurdy Biggs
20603 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
You’ll Flip Over It Stocking is an innovative way to stitch both a stocking and a
contrasting cuff on the same canvas. The stocking will be stitched using a variety of
Jessica and crescent stitches. Then you’ll flip it over and stitch the cuff on the gold
painted side adding in white pearlescent threads for more luster and shimmer. Once
the stitching is finished, we will add texture and dimension with crystals and a variety
of beads.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: 8" x 5" x ½"
Kit Cost/Contents: $80; #18 white, silver, and gold painted canvas, Kreinik metallics,
Rainbow Gallery Capri, Elegance, Glisten, Treasure Braid; Perciosa crystals, beads,
needles, instructions
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2-DAY CLASSES
Patchwork Evergreen
Janet Zickler Casey
20604 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
Patchwork Evergreen is a three-dimensional puzzle tree that consists of four canvases
that will be executed in a patchwork of fun holiday and tree themed patterns, stitched
in a variety of threads and textures. The threads include a wide variety of greens, gold,
whites and reds. The tree will be topped off with a beaded five-point star. Beading
and finishing instructions will be included and discussed in the class.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 9" x 12"
Kit Cost/Contents: $235; four #18 canvases, instructions, photo, threads include
Vineyard Silk, Caron Collection Watercolours, Rainbow Gallery Sparkle Rays, Neon
Rays +, Fyre Werks, Splendor, Entice, Glisten; Kreinik metallics, beads, attachments
to complete the design
Student to Supply: Four sets of 13" x 16" stretcher bars
Desert Dreams Frame Weight
Sandie Cormaci-Boles
20605 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
The Desert Dreams Frame Weight contains several intermediate to advanced stitching
techniques. The design is stitched using overdyed silk, solid silk, Glisten and metallic
threads for a touch of desert drama. The frame weight highlights a silver desert
tortoise in the top center as an accent. Techniques include: stitching with overdyed
threads, laying silk and using metallic as an accent. Bonus: the in-class practice piece
will become a companion piece for the frame weight and will feature a silver cactus!
Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate
Design Size: 6" x 4"
Kit Cost/Contents: $99; #18 canvas, Rainbow Gallery Splendor, Thread Gatherer
hand overdyed silk thread, Rainbow Gallery Glisten, Kreinik metallic thread, two silver
charms, needles
Surprise
Dawn Donnelly
20606 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
What a Surprise it will be to share this cake with the person you are celebrating. After
decorating this topsy-turvy cake with fun stitches and bright colors, it is topped with
a birthday celebration sign made of scrapbook paper and a burst of wire and beads.
The cake’s icing is created with the following stitches: Cassique, diagonal weaving,
round Jessica, criss-cross Hungarian, trellis variation and padded plaited cross.
Finishing touches include beads and sequins.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 5" x 9-½"
Kit Cost/Contents: $115; #18 canvas, DMC Pearl Cotton #5, Caron Collection
Watercolours and Impressions, Painters Thread Collection, Painter’s Thread Kirchner,
Vineyard Silk Classic, Anchor Floss, #8, #12, and #16 Kreinik Metallic Braids, Rainbow
Gallery Splendor, beads, buttons, wire, sequins, needles, paper sign
112-DAY CLASSES
Once In A Blue Moon
Toni Gerdes
20607 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
When the sun has set and the moon is full over the ocean, a special blue cast comes
over the earth that is both a little spooky and beautiful at the same time. The second
full moon of the month is often referred to as a blue moon. Since this only happens
occasionally, the phrase, Once in a Blue Moon, came about. This design creates a
band sampler of the varying colors of the sky over the fabric appliqued ocean.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 11" x 6"
Kit Cost/Contents: $145; line-drawn #18 light blue canvas, instructions with photo,
Ultra Suede®, needles, all threads including several silks, Rainbow Gallery Flair, Sulky
Haloshimmer, metallics, cotton
Teaching Needlework 101
Susan Hoekstra
20608 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
Teaching Needlework 101 – You stitch. You stitch a lot and you stitch well. So, the
natural progression is for you to teach the art you love. What exactly does that
entail? Come to this class to find out! In Teaching Needlework 101 you will learn the
essentials for teaching needlework: from writing a contract, preparing a proposal,
buying your supplies, planning your class, working up a design, preparing a stitch
guide, to understanding three ways to teach adults. All of these topics, plus more, will
be discussed in class.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: Notebook class
Kit Cost/Contents: $45; notebook with examples of: a contract, a proposal,
needlework supplier information, class planning, general design theory, general
stitch guide creation information, adult education and scenarios on how to deal with
difficult students
Mariposa
Margaret Kinsey
20609 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
Mariposa is a stylized butterfly worked in silk and metal threads on Congress cloth.
Its tradition is deep in the Native American Southwest of the US. Mariposa is worked
on Congress cloth. Stitches include canvas work, darning and some metal thread
techniques.
Proficiency Level: Basic Intermediate
Design Size: 6" x 8-¼"
Kit Cost/Contents: $80; line-drawn Congress cloth, Au Ver à Soie Soie d’ Alger
and Soie Perlee, #8 Kreinik Metallic Braid, Jaceron #5 silver, Torsade 1mm silver, silk
couching thread, blending filament, 6-stranded cotton floss, instruction booklet with
color image
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Four Square Diamonds
Susan Reed
20612 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
Patterns, stitches, and various threads create this challenging design of four squares
containing diamonds. The center crescent diamond is worked in hand-dyed and
solid threads. Two background stitches in the squares subtly suggest two shapes:
diamond and octagon. The softness of couched metallic braid and satin stitches that
border the diamonds continues on to frame the herringbone pattern. This herringbone
extends into the arms and is mirror-imaged for the square border. A quiet outer border
of satin and shaded long-arm Greek cross stitches completes the design.
Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate
Design Size: 8-¾" x 8-¾"
Kit Cost/Contents: $115 Bermuda Reef (20612A), Kelsh (20612B), Mountain Haze
(20612C), Early Fall (20612D); line-drawn #18 canvas, all threads, Caron Collection
Watercolours, Pepper Pot, Rainbow Gallery Splendor, Silk Lamé Braid 18, Petite Silk
Lamé Braid; #4 and #12 Kreinik Metallic Braid, instruction booklet, needles
Interchange
Linda Reinmiller
20614 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
This introduction to pulled thread on canvas combines traditional counted canvas
stitches, such as crescent, Byzantine, satin, Jessicas, and bargello, with a number
of pulled stitches in a non-traditional band sampler. Students will learn proper pulled
thread technique and basic color theory. Interchange is stitched with metallic braid,
pearl cotton, silk perle, and cotton floss. The student will choose one of three different
colors of canvas, and during class they will have the opportunity to choose their own
color placement while learning about the various stitches.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 6" x 10"
Kit Cost/Contents: $90 plus $24 lab fee; #18 canvas, pearl cotton, Kreinik metallic
braid, sewing metallic, cotton floss, overdyed, Gloriana Silk Perle, ¼” satin ribbon,
needles, complete instructions, full-color photo of model, close-up photos of each stitch
Pre-Work: Approximately 2-4 hours for basting
Lab fees are are used to offset costs when a teacher wants to have a lower class ratio than
the 24:1 or to defray costs of other special needs in a classroom per the teacher's request.
132-DAY CLASSES
World of Horses — China
Jennifer Riefenberg
20615 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
The world over has paid homage to the horse, in painting, sculpture, photography;
and we continue to be enamored with these majestic animals. This series of designs
is to celebrate the horse, and in a worldly fashion. This design, based on a Chinese
interpretation from the Tang Dynasty, will bring the mystery of cobalt, chrysanthemum,
and some very unique stitches from China that are rarely used outside of such. Enjoy
the mystery of the Tang horse.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 7" x 9"
Kit Cost/Contents: $110; #18 eggshell canvas and Congress cloth for applique,
DMC Floche, Needlepoint, Inc. stranded silks, DMC Pearl Cotton, Gloriana stranded
silk, Valdani Floss, Rainbow Gallery Petite Silk Lamé Braid
Canvas Embellishment
Cynthia Thomas
20620 Thursday–Friday, August 6-7, 2020
Come join Cindy’s adventures in canvas embellishment. Prior to class, the student
will provide the teacher with a picture of their proposed canvas, and the teacher will
provide the student with a list of suggested threads for the canvas, which the student
will bring to class. During class, the teacher will provide the student with a stitch
guide and instructions. Students will learn not only from their own canvas but from
other class canvases. We will discuss how to “read” the canvas to create depth and
movement and discuss the potential for exciting new ideas.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: student’s choice, not to exceed 16" x 16" or 256 square inches
Kit Cost/Contents: $70; stitch guide
Student to Provide: One painted canvas limited to 16" x 16" or 256 square inches
(strictly enforced). Student will provide all their own threads.
Ribbon Pumpkin
Janet Zickler Casey
20804 Saturday–Sunday, August 8-9, 2020
Ribbon Pumpkin is a three-dimensional pumpkin that is created by combining
different “ribbons” stitched in rich colorful fall patterns. Each of the two to three
inch wide ribbons will be stitched using an assortment of threads. The final result is
a beautiful holiday decoration that can stay put for the entire fall season. Finishing
instructions will be included and discussed in class.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 10" x 10" x 10"
Kit Cost/Contents: $235; two #18 white canvases, instructions, photo, all threads
including Rainbow Gallery Splendor, Neon Rays, Fyre Werks, Sparkle Rays; Caron
Collection Watercolours, and Kreinik metallics, beads, attachments, hardware to
complete the three-D design
Student to Supply: four sets of 16" x 16" stretcher bars
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Grasses of Autumn
Margaret Kinsey
20809 Saturday–Sunday, August 8-9, 2020
Our study is the Grasses of Autumn. Grasses in Japan are used as a seasonal motif
as well as in family crests. In the book, Symbols of Japanese Art, The Seven
Grasses of Autumn are one of the most enduring motifs in Japanese Art.
Our grasses are stitched in rozashi techniques on the traditional ro. The colors of one
of the grasses are in shades of violet, greens and gold metallic. The stitches are satin,
ni dan straight, and line stitch. The background is ni dan step (jizashi), using a very
pale green color.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: 5-¾" x 5-¾"
Kit Cost/Contents: $80; ro attached to frame, all threads, sticking paste, needle
Christmas Mosaic (Encore)
Deborah Mitek
20810 Saturday–Sunday, August 8-9, 2020
Join Deborah as you create this lovely silk ribbon topiary tree surrounded by a series
of five silk thread borders on a background of Victorian Red gold-metallic painted
canvas! The topiary design uses silk ribbon, with a diamond-patterned background,
and a woven basket.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 8" x 8"
Kit Cost/Contents: $105; hand-painted #18 Victorian Red canvas, complete thread
kit including River Silks 4mm Overdyed Silk Ribbon, Silk Road Fibers Silk Straw,
Brown Paper Packages Silk & Ivory Stardust, Painter’s Thread Shimmer, Caron
Collection Wildflowers, Planet Earth Pepper Pot, Vineyard Silk Classic Silk, and
Needlepoint Inc silks; holographic stars, beads, crystal embellishments, needles,
instructions, including a large picture of the design, master chart, stitch guides, detail
photos, tips on handling silk ribbon, bibliography
Mixed Media — Needlepoint Or Not (Encore)
Linda Reinmiller
20814 Saturday–Sunday, August 8-9, 2020
Explore a variety of embellishments and additions that can take needlepoint from craft
to art. We will discuss whether these additions still qualify our work as needlepoint
or whether a new term is needed, and does adding extras enhance it or not. For two
days you will explore, play, create, and evaluate what you create.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 10" x 10"
Kit Cost/Contents: $130 plus $24 lab fee; #18 canvas, a wide variety of
embellishments, such as ribbons, beads, appliqué, silk organza, and silk cocoons
and hankies, and materials to create our own embellishments, such as silk paper,
handmade felt, will be available in class to complete your custom design
Pre-Work: Approximately 10 – 12 hours
152-DAY CLASSES
Twisty Trees
Jennifer Riefenberg
20815 Saturday–Sunday, August 8-9, 2020
The landscape has been rendered into a geometric design with twisty stitches
depicting the trees and landforms. Enjoy this piece while learning traditional as well as
variations on the stitches often used in geometric-type pieces, as popularized by Jean
Hilton. You can enjoy a new twist on the geometric design.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 8" x 10"
Kit Cost/Contents: $110; #18 canvas, Kreinik metallic braids, Rainbow Gallery Petite
Silk Lame’ Braid, Access Commodities Accentuate, DMC Etoile, Weeks Dye Works
overdyed floss
White Vine Assisi Sampler (Encore)
Melinda Sherbring
20817 Saturday–Sunday, August 8-9, 2020
This sampler showcases one outline stitch and five filling stitches used historically
in Mediterranean voided embroidery panels, a style revived modernly as Assisi
embroidery. The main design elements are based on Renaissance Italian illuminated
manuscripts, characterized by white entwined vines and exuberant flowers and leaves
against a monochrome background. Participants will choose their own filling color:
blue, red, yellow, or green.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: 5" x 3-½"
Kit Cost/Contents: $30; 28-ct linen, tatting cord, cotton threads, instructions
Rustic Barn
Gail Stafford
20818 Saturday–Sunday, August 8-9, 2020
Create this rural scene from the back roads of Eastern North Carolina. Use thread
blending to create interest in the sky and realism in the rustic barn’s boards. Canvas
stitches include Nobuko, upright cross stitch, oblique beaty, random satin stitch and
more. Use a few sharp needle techniques to stitch the trees and couch the ivy.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 5" x 7"
Kit Cost/Contents: $98; #18 canvas, needles, threads including overdyed
cotton and wool thread, stranded cotton embroidery floss, and Bouclé, complete
instructions
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Crazy Needles Journey (Encore)
Sandy Arthur
20901 Sunday–Monday, August 9-10, 2020
Crazy Needles is a series of designs based on crazy quilts. This piece is called Crazy
Needles Journey because most of the background stitches are names of places such
as Hungarian, Dutch, Greek, Scotch, Pekinese, French knot, and numerous others.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 10" x 12 "x 4"
Kit Cost/Contents: $185 plus $28 lab fee; #18 canvas, threads include
Rainbow Gallery Splendor and Neon Rays, pearl cotton, ThreadworX, River Silks,
embellishments including a variety of beads, sequins and rick-rack, detailed
instructions and diagrams in a bound stitch guide, color copy of finished design
(Sudberry box not included!)
Pre-Work: Approximately 4 – 6 hours
Casting Spells
Dawn Donnelly
20906 Sunday–Monday, August 9-10, 2020
Before the spell casting hour of midnight, a witch needs her hat to shape her spells.
Adorn this hat with some fun stitches: eyelets, satin stitch, backstitch, stem stitch,
staggered cross, hesitation, patio cashmere, padded satin, couching and squared
filling. The hat wouldn’t be complete without a rose made out of a zipper and tulle.
And to complete the piece, we’ll add a fun saying using scrapbooking paper and a
spider button.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 8-½" x 10-½"
Kit Cost/Contents: $100; #18 white canvas, Anchor Floss, DMC Floss, Rainbow
Gallery Splendor, Entice, Fuzzy Stuff; DMC Pearl Cotton #5 and #8, Trebizond,
overdyed floss, #12 and #16 Kreinik Metallic Braid, 1/ 16" Kreinik Metallic Ribbon;
Vineyard Silk, velour yarn, buttons, 22" polished nickel black #5 zipper, tulle, paper
sign, needles
Stacked Rectangles
Susan Hoekstra
20908 Sunday–Monday, August 9-10, 2020
Stacked Rectangles offers a chance for the needle worker to work with a
variety of composite and specialty stitches in this well-paced two-day class.
There will be different needlework processes addressed; for example, selecting
areas to be painted for added emphasis, directional stitching, couching and
how to create emphasis within areas. This design focuses on the open middle
rectangle and its relationship to the other rectangles. There are many types of
threads used in this piece in order to facilitate the desired effect.
Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate
Design Size: 11-¼" x 12"
Kit Cost/Contents: $95; #18 canvas, DMC, Planet Earth Pepper Pot,
Kreinik, Rainbow Gallery Silk Lame’ Braid, beads
172-DAY CLASSES
Sunrise Reflection
Wendy Moore
20911 Sunday–Monday, August 9-10, 2020
What can be more beautiful than a sunrise over water? See the glint of light on the soft
waves of the ocean offshore from mountain bluffs and meadows. Practice such stitches
as Florentine, eyelets, diagonal Roumanian, diagonal mosaic variations, and watch the
stitch, Sandy’s slide, create the ripples and reflection of the sun over the water.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 7" x 6"
Kit Cost/Contents: $65; line-drawn #18 Butterfly Blue overdyed canvas, Rayon Floss,
Caron Collection Watercolours and Wildflowers, DMC Pearl Cotton #5 and Floss, #8
and #12 Kreinik Metallic Braid , Planet Earth Fiber Pepper Pot, Rainbow Gallery Bravo,
Mandarin Floss, Fyre Werks, Rainbow Linen, Treasure Braid, Silk Lamé Braids
Through A Garden Window
Susan Reed
20912 Sunday–Monday, August 9-10, 2020
The vibrancy of color blossoms in this design. The Japanese braid, stitched in warm
colors of silk, creates texture as the braid is mirror-imaged and rotated. To offset
the texture, the background is stitched in various plies of silk to create secondary
patterns of diamonds. Couched silk braid pulls in the main color and emphasizes the
background diamonds. The colorful inner border, which echoes the vibrant motifs, is
edged by long-armed Greek cross and finished with an outer row of Japanese braid.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 8-½" x 8-½"
Kit Cost/Contents: $100 red/green (20912A), blue /green (20912B), purple/green
(20912C); line-drawn #18 canvas, instruction booklet, needles, Planet Earth Fiber
Pepper Pot, Rainbow Gallery Splendor, Silk Lamé Braid, Petite Silk Lamé Braid
ONE-DAY CLASSES
Fandango
Debbie Rowley
10616 Thursday, August 6, 2020
Have you ever wanted to stitch with ease without having to constantly refer to stitch
diagrams? Fandango will teach you how to stitch fans, double fans, double fan
doubles, and variations with a thorough grounding in the nature of these fan stitches.
Stitch much faster and with fewer errors when you understand the structure of these
stitches. Learn to love and not fear these swirly stitches!
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 4" x 12"
Kit Cost/Contents: $75 gray scale (10616A), monochromatic (10616B), bold
(10616C), pastel (10616D); #18 canvas, pearl cotton #8, cotton floss, rayon floss, #4
and #8 metallic braids
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Quilt Square
Gail Stafford
10718 Friday, August 7, 2020
Create this quilt square formed from bands of stitches using overdyed threads.
Use eleven different canvas stitches to create the design. Learn about value and its
role in creating quilt squares. The design provides many opportunities to practice
stitch compensation. Display the finished needlework in various square or diamond
orientations.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 5" x 5"
Kit Cost/Contents: $59 green/violet (10718A), periwinkle/red-violet (10718B); #18
canvas, needles, Caron Collection Impressions and Weeks Dye Works overdyed
threads, complete instructions
Balloon Fest
Kay Stanis
10719 Friday, August 7, 2020
A light breeze starts the rise of the balloon festival. Two layers of foundation provide a
dimensional experience. Beads are sewn over a layered felt padding on silk interlock
canvas. The beadwork balloon, with a bugle bead gondola, floats over the other
balloons in the distance and adds dimension and glow to the balloon. The background
on Congress cloth is the foundation for the bargello patterns within these balloons.
Proficiency Level: Basic Intermediate
Design Size: 4" x 6"
Kit Cost/Contents: $60; Congress cloth, #18 silk interlock canvas, five hues of Silk
Mori silk, five colors of seed beads
Orion
Terri Bay
10902 Sunday, August 9, 2020
Orion is a combination of Ukrainian whitework embroidery and pulled thread
techniques. It is a lovely introduction to both techniques and may be worked by
embroiderers of all levels. It is a diamond shaped piece full of fun and interesting
stitches such as spot eyelets, double cable, pulled faggot, and the Ukrainian
topwinder used as the border. The satin stitches will be worked at home as pre-work.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: 6" x 6"
Kit Cost/Contents: $40; 28-ct linen, DMC Pearl Cotton #8 and #12, size 24 and 26
tapestry needles, chart instructions
Pre-Work: 6-10 hours
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Three Hana
Margaret Kinsey
11009 Monday, August 10, 2020
Three Hana is a study of patterns of ancient Japan. They are nami-stylized wave
pattern, the asanaho-flax leaf pattern, higaki-triangle pattern, uruko-fish scales and
others to complement those listed. Threads are medium green, light green, blue, and
navy urushi silk. The finished piece is suitable for a small rectangular box top, an
insert in larger embroidery, or a small hanging. The stitches are traditional to rozashi.
All patterns are found in everyday life in Japan.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: 5-⅞" x 3-⅛"
Kit Cost/Contents: $50; ro attached to the frame, all threads, nori paste for finishing,
rozashi needle, illustrated instruction booklet
21st Century Designer
Linda Reinmiller
11014 Monday, August 10, 2020
Needlework designers and teachers need to stay relevant to appeal to younger
people, who are the future of needlework, by learning to use the technology the
younger generations have mastered. Explore the world of digital publishing, including
PDFs, mobi, .epub, and other digital formats. Learn to protect your instructions while
making them easy for your fans to download and use. Learn to convert that Word
.docx or PDF into a digital book that can be used on tablets or laptops or can be
printed out if the student wants a hard copy.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: n/a
Kit Cost/Contents: $0 digital copy (11014A), $10 hard copy (11014B) plus $14 lab
fee; electronic file or printed information from class
Spinners
Jennifer Riefenberg
11015 Monday, August 10, 2020
Spinners is a swirling design of twisty, fun stitches. A geometric with pizzazz that is
fun and quick to stitch. Learn more stitches while enjoying new and different threads
and a choice of three colorways: berry, butterscotch or popsicle.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 4" x 4"
Kit Cost/Contents: $65 berry (11015A), butterscotch (11015B) popsicle (11015C);
#18 canvas, Kreinik Metallic Braids, Rainbow Gallery Sparkle! and Silk Lame’ Petite
Braids, Weeks Dye Works Overdyed Pearl Cotton, DMC Pearl Cotton
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Mostly Crescents
Debbie Rowley
11016 Monday, August 10, 2020
All crescents are stitched the same way, and this project explores several different
sizes and shapes of crescents. Learn how to stitch these Jean Hilton stitches without
constant referring to stitch diagrams, to stitch faster and with greater ease. Students
will have the option of four different colorways. How many variations of crescents can
we fit into one project!
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 4" x 12"
Kit Cost/Contents: $75 gray scale (11016A), monochromatic (11016B), bold
(11016C), pastel (11016D); #18 canvas, pearl cotton #8, cotton floss, rayon floss, #4
and #8 metallic braids
Reversible Thistle Heart
Melinda Sherbring
11017 Monday, August 10, 2020
This fully reversible blackwork ornament is suitable for stitchers of all proficiencies.
The heart shape features a unique stitch, double plaited braid, inspired by a treatise
from 1688 that listed “double plat-stitch which is alike on both sides.” The thistle’s
blackwork-style fillings use pattern darning techniques to create different designs on
each side. The student chooses whether to work the fillings in black or colorful threads.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: 4" x 4"
Kit Cost/Contents: $45; 28-ct linen, silk, linen, and metal threads, needles, wire,
instructions
Swirling Tulips (Encore)
Gail Stafford
11018 Monday, August 10, 2020
Swirling tulips and Florentine embroidery combine to create this design. Notice how
your eyes naturally follow a path of circular motion as you view the needlework. The
design is shown in a blue-green and blue color combination, but participants may
choose to stitch the design in a family of greens or a family of red-oranges.
Proficiency Level: Basic Intermediate
Design Size: 6-¼" x 6-¼"
Kit Cost/Contents: $50 blue-green/blue (11018A), green (11018B), red-orange
(11018C); #18 canvas, needles, all threads to complete the project, complete
instructions
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Redoute Rose
Deborah Mitek
10710.1 Friday, August 7, 2020, morning
Join Deborah in learning silk ribbon embroidery techniques as you stitch this lovely
rose in the Pierre Redoute botanical style. The taped 10" x 10" Congress cloth
background is hand-painted with metallic paints and then line- drawn. The ribbon
stitch, fly stitch, stem stitch, whipped stem stitch, grab stitch and French knots are
used to complete the design.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: 5" x 4"
Kit Cost/Contents: $55; line-drawn hand-painted Congress cloth, 4mm and 7mm
River Silks Overdyed Silk Ribbon, Needlepoint, Inc Silk Floss, pearl cotton, beads,
needles, instructions including a large picture of the design, detail photos, stitch
guides, bibliography, tips on handling silk ribbon, short history of the rose
Summer’s End
Deborah Mitek
10710.2 Friday, August 7, 2020, afternoon
Summer’s End heralds one of the last flowers of summer, the sunflower. Join Deborah
as you stitch this charming design while learning the basics of silk ribbon embroidery
and other canvas techniques. By using a variety of threads and silk ribbons in various
weights, dimension and texture are created. The Van Dyke stitch, peaks and valleys,
Turkey work variation, French knots, the ribbon stitch, and bead embellishments are
used to complete the design.
Proficiency Level: All
Design Size: 4" x 4"
Kit Cost/Contents: $65; line-drawn #18 Sandstone Vintage canvas, Treenway 7mm
Silk Ribbon, Caron Collection Wildflowers and Watercolours, Silk Road Fibers Straw
Silk, Rainbow Gallery Entice and Petite Silk Lamé Braid, #4 Kreinik Metallic Braid
Luminescence, Mill Hill seed beads and 3mm faceted Gold Iris round beads, detail
photos, bibliography, tips on handling silk ribbon, sunflower fun facts
Black and White Garden
Terri Bay
10802.1 Saturday, August 8, 2020, morning
The Black and White Garden is a sampler of reversible blackwork patterns and basic
whitework stitches. The garden measures 4" x 6" and is sized to fit into a standard 5"
x 7" frame. Stitches worked in this intermediate level class are reversible blackwork,
mosaic, eyelets, satin, Smyrna cross, and double cable. The four gardens may all be
worked together, as shown, or they may be split into four separate designs and made
into ornaments.
Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 4" x 6"
Kit Cost/Contents: $35; 28-ct linen, pearl cotton #8 and #12, black embroidery
floss, tapestry needles, chart, instructions
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