Cross-Stitch Instructions           Petit-point Instructions             Hardanger Instructions

Spring 2010

Below you will find the initial listing for our workshops planned for

In addition to classes, individual tutoring is available!

On Tuesdays and Fridays, Mary is here (weather permitting) to help beginning stitchers and those needing to complete troublesome projects.  

Fee: $20.00 per hour.

 

The first  Stitch-In  begins Wednesday September 9th

from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. 

 

 Stitch-ins are every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Bring your unfinished projects and get help or simply enjoy the company or fellow stitchers.

 Coffee and Tea will be on us.

WORKSHOPS

 

March 22nd – Ornament Finishing

Workshop Type:  Finishing

Time:  One day class from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm      

Instructor:  Nancy Cline

Fee:  $45.00      

                     

Nancy will teach her special technique of transforming a small stitched item into a fabulous ornament.  Turn those small projects into beautiful gifts and get a head start on Christmas.  Learn which shape best suites your ornament, stretching it onto the foamed shape, and finishing it with ribbons & trims.  No sewing is involved!!

 

If you do not have a stitched piece, we have a nice selection of small 1 day cross stitch projects.

 

Need to bring: A stitched project.

 

Additional Ornament Finishing classes will be scheduled for fall 2010.

 

Date to be set during the month of April – Schwalm Embroidery

 

 

 

 

Workshop:  Schwalm Embroidery – Open to all

Time:  Saturdays 12:00 – 4:00 pm

Instructor:  Ietje Jackovich

 

Ietje will cover 5 basic beginner schwalm stitches, Satin, Honeycomb, 4 sided, Hemstitching , and Needleweaving. Stitched on 34ct Linen, you can choose your project’s finished size.  Ietje finished hers into a tablerunner.  But the stitches can also be applied to a placemat, hand towel, pillowcase, tablecloth, or tabletopper

 

Fee: Dependant on the linen size you choose.

 

Need to Bring:  Scissors

 

 

  Earliest class May 2010 (call to confirm class schedule)– Beginner Petit Point

 

Workshop Type:  Beginner

Time:  10:00am to  12:00 noon           

Instructor:  Kathrin Ellison

 

Learn how easy Petit Point can be.  Petit Point is stitched in the continental stitch, with no ¼ stitches or backstitching.  Stitched on 22ct petit point canvas or silk gauze. 

 

Fee:  includes kit.  Kit includes

 

Need to Bring:  Scissors, and

  Earliest class May 2010 (call to confirm class schedule)– Beginner Cross stitch

 

Instructor:  Kathrin Ellison

Fee :  $25.00  Includes full kit

Half day workshop : 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Cross-stitched on 28 ct Lugana with cotton floss.  Learn to read a cross stitch chart, cross stitching 2 over 2 in full , ¼, ½, ¾ stitches  and backstitching.    

Need to bring – Scissors

 

 

 Class already in Progress (will schedule another set of classes late spring 2010) Spirit of the Southwest

Workshop:  Canvas work – Some canvas work experience

Time:  Saturdays 12:00 – 4:00 pm

Instructor:  Ietje Jackovich

Colour combined with various fibers and innovative stitch combinations produce an elegant timeless design. Smoothly laid stitches contrast with textured patterns, open eyelets and long sweeping stitches. Stitched on 18-count canvas, the threads are pearl cotton, floss, Rachel, Neon Rays, and Patina.

There are 6 colour groupings to choose from, Deep Blue Sea, Sunset, Champagne, Seashells, Dusk, and photo.  Your colour choice must be selected by Mid. December.

 

Fee: $, includes all supplies and canvas with stretcher

Need to Bring:  – Scissors, and  Laying tool.  If you do not have these, you can purchase these at Gitta’s before class

 

 Watch for further information regarding another petit point class and a Hardanger ornament class that are being planned for April.