ANG Workshop by Mail

The ANG Workshop by Mail program provides a unique, limited-time opportunity to obtain instructions from leading designers for pieces not available on the retail market. This program is designed to be relaxed and unstructured. There is no need for a computer, no discussion list, no classroom, and no deadlines. This is simply a project you can enjoy at your leisure. A Workshop by Mail project is also well suited for a chapter or group program, with each stitcher providing his or her own stitching materials.

Our second WbM project this year is Ro Pace’s Alori. Alori portrays the magnificent grandeur of flowers. Using the same multilayer pattern of stitches, different colors and threads make each leaf distinctive and flowing as you journey up the flower stalk. The elegant flowers also repeat their own pattern of stitches, shading from dark up to light.

The inner border “presents” the finished flowers. The border on the overlay mirrors the colors on the inner border, while the size of the double fan doubled (DFD) motifs creates the needed depth. The project photo does not do this piece justice because you do not get the full impact of Ro’s design using overlay canvas. You will learn design transfer, couching, waffle, DFD, and multilayering patterned stitches while working with an assortment of silk threads. And, of course, Ro includes suggestions for working effectively with silk.

Finished Design Size: 12 " x 17"

Canvas Size: 18 canvas

Level: Intermediate

Registration Dates: July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
Instructions, a color picture, and commemorative pin will be sent via US mail to all enrollees.

Payment: The fee schedule is as follows:
$35 (ANG member shipping addresses in the United States)
$40 (ANG member shipping addresses outside of the United States)

Order: There are several ways to order Alori :

Method 1. Print out and complete a registration form. When paying by check or money order made payable to ANG, mail payment and registration form to the address indicated on the form. When paying by credit card, include all credit card information, and either mail registration form to the address indicated on the form or fax it to 608-443-2478. Method 2. Purchase using the PayPal buttons below. ANG Members: (US addresses) $35 Please Enter Membership Number: ANG Members: (International addresses) $40 Please Enter Membership Number: Click on View Cart to pay for your order.

Mailings: Orders will be filled via monthly mailings done no later than the 15th of each month. If you have not received your instructions within six weeks of sending your check, please notify the Registrar at WorkshopByMailRegistrar@needlepoint.org. After December 31, 2008, copies of the instruction booklet will not be available.

Questions: If you have any questions about ANG’s Workshop by Mail, send an email to the program Chairman at WorkshopByMail@needlepoint.org or to the Registrar mailing address.