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.

Double Nine Patch by Lois Kershner retains the traditional layout of nine patches, but takes liberty to “fancy” the panels within each patch. The center and four corner patches have nine sections, but the remaining four patches deviate entirely by incorporating a triangle motif. The finished piece can become a panel for a pillow, tote, or wall hanging.

Lois Kershner is an award-winning national, regional and local teacher, designer, and lecturer specializing in landscape interpretations and Sashiko embroidery. Lois holds Teacher Certification in canvas embroidery from the National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) and serves as NAN’s Teacher Certification Director. Lois has published her first book, Threadscapes, just this year. See www.loiskershner.com for a gallery of her classes.

Finished Design Size: 6" x 6"

Canvas Size: #18 white mono canvas, cut 12" x 12”

Level: Intermediate

Registration Dates: May 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012.
Instructions including a color picture will be sent via US mail to all enrollees.

Payment: The fee schedule is as follows:
$40 (ANG member shipping addresses in the United States)
$45 (ANG member shipping addresses outside of the United States)

Order: There are several ways to order Double Nine Patch:

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 authorize.net Click here. Mailings: Orders will be filled at least twice a month. If you have not received your instructions within six weeks of sending your check, please notify the Registrar at WorkshopByMailRegistrar@needlepoint.org. After August 31, 2012, 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.