American Needlepoint Guild, Inc.

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

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00000: Remove All Classes		8/23/2018	8/27/2018	8:00 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:00 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM

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52308 - Canvas Investigations II	8/23/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: The Embellishment Squad Students will explore ways to create realistic effects and add depth and dimension to a painted canvas of their choice by investigating and interpreting subject, color, design, texture and style. Students will plan stitches and threads for their canvases with advice from all four teachers.

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00004: Remove Four Day Classes	8/23/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	Not Specified	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 Not Specified
42303 - The Spirit of America	8/23/2018	8/24/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/24/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Janet Zickler Casey
42319 - Gilded Cabochons	8/23/2018	8/26/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/26/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Debbie Rowley The ceiling at Union Station in Chicago inspired this design, worked in a monochromatic color scheme of ecru/cream with flashes of gold. This design is all about texture: 18 smooth satin stitch patterns with 13 textured patterns surrounding eight padded and stuffed stitches, Jessicas and a woven center stitch. We’ll investigate a variety of padded stitches as we work with several different threads in cotton, silk, rayon and metal. An elegant piece with lots of interest for the intermediate or advanced stitcher.
42402 - A Trilogy of Stitches- Part I	8/24/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/24/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Kurdy Biggs A Trilogy of Stitches – Part I introduces the stitcher to a wide variety of stitches and stitch variations. Beginning with borders constructed of multiple Jessica variations, students fill the two center circles and then complete the end triangles using a stitch library that encompasses twelve point star stitch, double fan stitch, crescent stitch, padded mistake stitch and others. A wide variety of silk and metallic threads are utilized. The unique shape is eye-catching wherever it is displayed. Crystals and beads can be added singly and in clusters to add dimension and sparkle to the finished piece.
42410 - Diamond City Lights	8/24/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/24/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Diane Herrmann Glittering at sunset, the buildings on the city’s lakefront light up as the sky goes dark. Stitch the patterns of windows in the buildings against the sunset glow of the sky. Create the reflections of the sunset hues in the water, and include a ribbon of traffic lights at the water’s edge. This study in diaper patterns will include lessons on making and compensating diaper patterns, establishing proper perspective, using single strand thread blending to create the sunset sky, and making stitch and thread selections to create reflections in water.

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00003: Remove three Day Classes	8/23/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	Not Specified	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 Not Specified
32311 - Waiting for the Chickens	8/23/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/25/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Susan Hoekstra
32509 - New Glory	8/25/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/25/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Toni Gerdes
32516 - Designing Geometric Samplers	8/25/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/25/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Kathy Rees

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00002: Remove Two Day Classes	8/23/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	Not Specified	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 Not Specified
22306 - Liberty	8/23/2018	8/24/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/24/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Dawn Donnelly Are you looking for the perfect piece to display during those special “Patriotic” holidays? Then Liberty is the piece for you. Help her stand tall with these perfect colors: red, white and blue. We’ll adorn the tree with some fun and interesting stitches: trellis, criss-cross Hungarian, couching, Smyrna cross, rice, Rhodes, diagonal herringbone, wrapped stem, padded satin and upright cross. The tree will be topped with stars, couching and beads.
22309 - American Plains	8/23/2018	8/24/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/24/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Toni Gerdes The Plains Indians were some of America’s earliest artists. This rendition of an American Plains ceremonial dress demonstrates that artistry. From the intricate stitching to the delicate beading and finishing with the suede fringe, you will create your own American Plains masterpiece. Stitching with interesting threads and stimulating stitches, you will fashion your own American work of art. Beading adds the detail expected on such a design, while the addition of a bit of real white deerskin and some porcupine quills adds more authenticity.
22314 - Family Circle	8/23/2018	8/24/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/24/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Victoria Nessel This colorful two-day canvas embroidery piece will introduce stitchers to the use of stitch families, in this case box, straight, crossed, and tied. Each family includes three different stitch variations stitched with one, two, and three different threads/colors. Threads include solid and variegated Impressions and overdyed Waterlilies by Caron Collection, pearl cotton, and Kreinik Metallic Braid. The model colorway is based on the Caron Collection Waterlilies Sunset. It will also be offered in a teal colorway.
22321 - City Lake	8/23/2018	8/24/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/24/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Gail Stafford It’s a bright sunny day at City Lake. The crepe myrtles are no longer in bloom, but their leaves cast shade on the ground below. The sky’s reflection in the water is a beautiful shade of blue. Create this scene using overdyed threads and stranded embroidery cotton thread. Learn to apply paint to canvas and Ultrasuede. Add depth to the design by attaching the painted Ultrasuede trees to the canvas. Stitches include woven trellis, double upright cross, diamond ray, interlocking Gobelin, some random stitches and more.
22322 - Emerald Essence	8/23/2018	8/24/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/24/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Kay Stanis It is said that the individual wearing an emerald can feel a surge in creativity, artistic talents, and the skill to innovate and form ideas better. Our emerald is surrounded with the sparkle of crystal and amethyst. Radiating, detached elements suggest the essence of the stone. Students will lay silk in the diamond waffle stitch and mount the center stone with the shisha technique. Smaller emeralds, montees, crystals, braids, seed beads, and sequins are stitched in various combinations along with detached wired elements. The foundations are Congress cloth and green sparkle organza.
22323 - Newfangled Angles	8/23/2018	8/24/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/24/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Ann Strite-Kurz The centerpiece of Newfangled Angles is the star formed with four-way arrangements of three quadrilateral “kite” shapes. In addition, there are pairs of mirrored parallelograms and chevrons that form strong visual “circles” within the design, unifying the arrangement further. The border area also has a star framework and the open background area is a bold blackwork pattern with extended Hungarian fillers. Join Ann to learn how to create a unique geometric design with oblique angles and vibrant original composite patterns.
22325 - What to My Wondering Eyes Should Appear?	8/23/2018	8/24/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/24/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Joan Thomasson This little stocking was designed for the White House Blue Room Christmas for the Clintons in 1995. Never taught or shared design-wise, it represents Santa stopping off to deliver gifts to someone who worked hard to bring our country back together. It now lives in the Clinton Library. Stitched on Congress cloth in floss, overdyed floss, silk and gold braid, the stocking kit contains a line-drawn canvas, all needed threads, needles and directions. It's a two-day class with no prework.
22404 - Canvas Empowerment: The Coveted Formula for Selecting Stitches and Threads	8/24/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/24/2018 8:30 AM - 8/25/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Jo Ippolito Christensen The easy-to-learn formula will be taught using a canvas of the student’s choice. Once applied, the formula will simplify the choice of threads and stitches, create perspective and depth through the use of threads and families of stitches, unite design elements, establish primary and secondary focal points, which will work together to enrich your design. Step into Jo Ippolito Christensen’s studio for a fruitful class that will give you new tools to apply to your future projects. Students might want to buy threads at the Seminar shop.
22413 - Golden Seed Pod	8/24/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/24/2018 8:30 AM - 8/25/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Margaret Kinsey Stitch this exquisite seed pod, all in metals such as smooth, gilt bright check purl, pearl purl super, #1 Japan gold, #5 Check Thread, and #5 Japan gold, to create this beautiful piece. The ground fabric is Congress cloth in black. Wool felt and waxed cord are padding materials. Four-way continental stitch, appliquéing stiffened gold metallic, diagonal satin and chipping are techniques in the piece.
22417 - Pumpkin Patch	8/24/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/24/2018 8:30 AM - 8/25/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Jennifer Riefenberg Autumn flashes its warm smiles of color in the Pumpkin Patch. A sampler of stitches creates the verdant earth on which the pumpkins sit in anticipation of harvest. Enjoy this fun and elegant fall design.
22418 - Jeweled Golden Treetop Star	8/24/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/24/2018 8:30 AM - 8/25/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Michele Roberts Finally, a glitzy star for the top of the tree, covered with hearts. Each heart, as well as the center of the big star, is adorned with a different size of crystal. The design uses blackwork executed with gold braid, highlighted with heavy gold braid couching, the addition of pearls and star-shaped aurora borealis crystals of various sizes for its impact. Extra glimmer is provided by placing a piece of iridescent organza beneath the canvas. The appearance of the blackwork patterns is modified by adding additional stitches and embellishments.
22420 - Flutterbye Flowers	8/24/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/24/2018 8:30 AM - 8/25/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Gail Sirna Flutterbye is worked completely in blue—threads, beads, sequins, etc. Embroidered flowers fill the butterfly shape, offering an opportunity to learn a number of surface embroidery techniques—on canvas. One flower is executed in stem stitch shading, another in the very useful needlelace cloth stitch, the third in a raised technique borrowed from stumpwork, and a fourth in needleweaving. You will learn bullions, cast on bullions, spiders, and ribbon embroidery. The antennae of the butterfly are a panoply of beads, sequins, and flat back gems. The border is a darning pattern, depicting more butterflies.
22424 - Canvas Embellishment	8/24/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/24/2018 8:30 AM - 8/25/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Cynthia Thomas Come join Cindy's adventures in canvas embellishment. Students will provide a painted canvas no larger than 16" x 16" or 256 square inches and a variety of threads, including threads suggested by the teacher prior to class. Students may bring their favorite stitch books. 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.
22512 - A Joyful Garden	8/25/2018	8/26/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/25/2018 8:30 AM - 8/26/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Catherine Jordan Flora and fauna gather in a garden filled with surprises and joyful bustle. A fabric painted backdrop sky enhances the liveliness - from bees to bluebirds to a small hiding bunny and the myriad of colorful flowers, this pin cushion/sewing etui reflects the happiness associated with sewing and embroidery. Worked with counted and surface embroidery stitches, cotton threads, and silk ribbon on a generously padded foundation. The drawer is neatly lined with scrapbook paper for a beautiful and complementary finish; a Dorset button, made in class, finishes the lovely box.
22521A - Overdyed Thread Notebook	8/25/2018	8/26/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/25/2018 8:30 AM - 8/26/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Gail Stafford Participants will use a variety of overdyed threads to create stitched notebook samples, a band sampler, a spot sampler or a combination of these. The focus of the course is to study the effect of overdyed threads used in a variety of stitches and to create stitched samples for future reference. Because overdyed threads are often used effectively in both geometric designs and realistic landscape designs, stitches will be selected for each purpose. Color choices are based on Caron Collection threads by the same name.
22522 - Golden Pine	8/25/2018	8/26/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/25/2018 8:30 AM - 8/26/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Kay Stanis Celebrating the warmth, glitter and glow of a stylized golden tree, we will interpret it with beads, sequins and metal threads creating a contemporary design on canvas with detached elements.
22604 - Bunnies on Lavender Lane	8/26/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Jo Ippolito Christensen Hop along with Jo Ippolito Christensen and the Bunnies on Lavender Lane! As we go down the path together, you will encounter fun stitching techniques such as stumpwork, ribbon work, felt padding, and needlepainting. You will create perspective and depth through the use of stitch manipulation. Stitches will include, among others: tubular Ceylon, French Knot rose, Montano knot, and Colonial knot.
22605 - Passionate Pineapple	8/26/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Sandie Cormaci-Boles Passionate Pineapple is an introductory or refresher course on pulled thread techniques. Satin stitches, diamond eyelets and stitching tension will be the focus of the class time. An extra bonus for this class will be the Colonial history and significance of the pineapple in Colonial American history.
22606 - Pumpkin Pie? (Encore)	8/26/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Dawn Donnelly
22613 - Serenity	8/26/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Margaret Kinsey
22615 - Silent Shadows	8/26/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Jeanette Rees
22617 - Up, Up and Away!	8/26/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Jennifer Riefenberg
22618 - Golden Gala Evening Purse	8/26/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Michele Roberts
22620 - Sanibel Sunset	8/26/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Gail Sirna
22624 - How to Pick a Canvas, Threads and Stitches for Canvas Embellishment	8/26/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Cynthia Thomas
22625 - Stained Glass Flowers	8/26/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Joan Thomasson Stained Glass Flowers is an elongated whimsical stitchery which can be hung horizontally (Joan’s choice) or vertically as the stitcher prefers. Beginning at either end and working toward the center flower, the stitches and patterns include rice stitch corners, split stitches, mosaic stitches, mini Hungarian stitch, fly stitch, leaf stitch, diagonal mosaic stitch, woven spider web stitch, French knots, staggered double crosses stitch, tent stitch, buttonhole stitch, lazy daisies and twisted cord. This small design is packed with interesting patterns and subtle color changes that will provide two interesting days of stitching.

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00001: Remove One Day Classes	8/23/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	Not Specified	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/27/2018 Not Specified
12304 - Successful Techniques in Teaching Needlepoint	8/23/2018	8/23/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Jo Ippolito Christensen This part lecture and part hands-on class will cover the choosing of a project, planning of a class, pricing of a class, writing a stitch guide, preparation of a proposal, pacing of a class, and the teaching of a technique. Jo will demonstrate how to teach in a fun and informative exercise.
12313 - Your Initial	8/23/2018	8/23/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Margaret Kinsey Your Initial can be your special design of one or two initials, or we can design one for you. Surrounding the one-inch circle for your initial are rozashi patterns worked in gold and silver metallic. They form a wonderful background for your initial. The different areas are outlined in black. Your initial can be in your choice of metallic thread, which Margaret will bring to class. All patterns are traditional to rozashi.
12317 - Circles de Soleil	8/23/2018	8/23/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Jennifer Riefenberg Circles. The sun, the earth, any orb that turns ‘round and round and round. The perfect circle is undertaken and perfected in this delightful piece in glittering golds and whites. A lovely box-top, ornament, or elegant framed piece are all ideas for displaying your finished piece.
12318 - Patriotic Treetop Star in Five Easy	8/23/2018	8/23/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Michele Roberts How about a jeweled red white and blue star for a display of patriotic ornaments? A perfectly shaped five-pointed star is an engineering project: nothing is at a standard angle - everything is 72 degrees or 36 degrees (and that is not the way needlepoint stitches work without extensive stitch compensation). There is an easy way: avoid compensation and stitch together five separate pieces, similar to quilting. The entire assembly is stitched with metallic ribbons and a special oblique slanted satin stitch. Star-shaped aurora borealis crystals are added.
12501 - Can Do Hairdos (Encore)	8/25/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/25/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Sandra Arthur What can be more fun than playing with hair all day? We will create hairdos for all ages! Techniques such as stitching, ruching, couching, padding, twisting and knotting will be covered. Threads include such delights as Rainbow Gallery Wisper, floss, silks, wools, etc. A canvas sampler will be created in class.
12505 - Fleur de lis Petite Sewing Pouch	8/25/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/25/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Sandie Cormaci-Boles The Fleur de lis Petite Sewing Pouch is a lovely keepsake featuring a fleur de lis motif on the front of the pouch with a personalized monogram on the back. Double running stitch, attaching embellishments, demonstrations on tassel making and designing a monogram will be the focus of the class time. Lagniappe: (this is a term often used in New Orleans for a small gift given) an extra piece for your sewing pouch will be included!
12525 - Rose Angel	8/25/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/25/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Joan Thomasson Whether dressed in reds, rose, and shades of pink to celebrate Christmas or Valentine's Day, our Rose Angel is highlighted with a garland of flowers and pearls. Her robe is a glittering pattern in overdyed floss and Kreinik metallics with an underskirt decorated in a lovely blackwork pattern. Her wings are combinations of fly and buttonhole "feathers" topped with more buttonhole wheels in gold.
12601 - Stitching Solutions	8/26/2018	8/26/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/26/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Sandra Arthur Puzzled by a particular technique? Hit a wall on what to do next? Wondering where to start? This one-day workshop may be just the solution you are seeking. Bring your design problem to class and discuss possible solutions. Is it the thread? Is it the color? Is it the stitch? Is it a mental block? Stitch at your leisure and ask questions as you need assistance. Share in brainstorming various parts of different designs as plans are discussed with Sandy and possible solutions are agreed upon. Store these ideas away for some possible projects in your future or currently in your stash.
12712 - Designing with Golden Sections (Encore)	8/27/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/27/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Catherine Jordan Take design to the next level with a working knowledge and application of golden sections! We will begin with the basics and use progressive exercises to understand the construction of proportions based upon the golden section: golden section rectangles, root rectangles, and golden spirals. Dynamic lines and focal areas derived from these proportions can open new areas for needlework design. Students will leave class with working templates that can be used for future design work and understand how the design process can be facilitated by applying classic proportioning systems.
12719 - Cornered	8/27/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/27/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Debbie Rowley Corners present a challenge in compensation – how do you turn inside and outside corners for a cohesive look? Cornered takes on this dilemma and presents 15 different borders, each making two turns in the piece, with an additional filling stitch pattern. Red, white, blue and gold pearl cottons with a hint of metallic floss eliminates the need for laying stitches so the project can move faster. Some of the borders are single stitches, some are composites, but all are interesting!
12721 - Bargello Pizazz	8/27/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/27/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Gail Stafford Florentine embroidery (bargello) and bright colors combine to create this design. Most of the pattern types used in the design are broken or broken with lead line. One pattern combines stitches of length four with stitches of length two to create an interesting effect. The threads used are Caron Collection Impressions and stranded cotton embroidery floss.

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12503.1 - Scaredy Cat	8/25/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	11:30 AM	8/25/2018 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Presenter: Janet Zickler Casey Scaredy Cat is a charming addition to a collection of Halloween cookie ornaments that is sure to delight all of the ghouls and monsters in your family. The design is stitched on #18 white canvas with fun and funky threads including Rainbow Gallery Fuzzy Stuff, Very Velvet, and Splendor®; Kreinik metallics, and Burmilana.
12503.2 - Star Spangled Santa	8/25/2018	8/25/2018	1:30 PM	4:30 PM	8/25/2018 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Janet Zickler Casey Star Spangled Santa is the latest addition to a collection of Santa head ornaments that is sure to delight and enhance your holiday tree no matter what your political affiliation is. This whimsical ornament is stitched on #18 white canvas with a variety of rich and sparkling threads including Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays+, Splendor®, Fuzzy Stuff; Bella Lusso®, and Kreinik metallics. Stitches and techniques used include laid filling stitches, padding, as well as the couching of sequins and attachments.

CANCELLED CLASSES

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CANCELLED - 22312 - Pomegranates Journal	8/23/2018	8/24/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 8/24/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Catherine Jordan A lovely painted, shaded background compliments the counted, surface and padded embroidery techniques which embellish the intertwining and layering of branches. The project is a diminutive book cover (3" x 4") with the verse, “All the windows of my heart, I open to the day.” A trellis of additional branches and buds complete the back cover with intertwining layers. This class explores easy fabric painting to add shading and highlights in addition to an easy finishing technique - a lovely heirloom journal to chronicle the bounty of the day!
CANCELLED: 12326 - Lessons with Laurie	8/23/2018	8/23/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/23/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Laurie Walden Getting bored of traditional stitches? Learn new techniques to add to your stitching repertoire. Laurie will demonstrate felting, padding, beading methods, and other ways to bring your canvas to life. You will be given suggestions on threads, stitches, and techniques to apply to your chosen canvas.
CANCELLED: 12426 - Lessons with Laurie	8/24/2018	8/24/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/24/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Laurie Walden Getting bored of traditional stitches? Learn new techniques to add to your stitching repertoire. Laurie will demonstrate felting, padding, beading methods, and other ways to bring your canvas to life. You will be given suggestions on threads, stitches, and techniques to apply to your chosen canvas.
CANCELLED: 22407 - Princess Gold Dress (Encore)	8/24/2018	8/25/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/24/2018 8:30 AM - 8/25/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Barbara Elmore Stitch your own Princess dress to wear at Marie Antoinette's court, as you join her for cake, or a stroll through the gardens. This piece is an excerpt from a larger work using unconventional materials to create the opulent flavor of Marie Antoinette's court! The classic checked border created with couched glitter ribbon; decorative swirls stitched with Sundance Sparkles; delicate roses created with a rolled technique using "vintage" rayon ribbon. The piece has lots of charm and dimension, incorporating numerous threads. We will also learn how to use markers to 'paint' some threads.
CANCELLED: 22526 - Create Your Own Stitch Guide	8/25/2018	8/26/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/25/2018 8:30 AM - 8/26/2018 4:30 PM Presenter: Laurie Walden By the end of class, you will be well on your way with a stitch guide for your own painted canvas. Laurie will explain her process of writing stitch guides for her canvases using color, texture, depth, and stitches. Thread and stitch suggestions will be given for common areas, such as sky, ground, water, and trees. A Facebook page will be setup for further discussion after class.
CANCELLED - 12701 - Stitching Solutions	8/27/2018	8/27/2018	8:30 AM	4:30 PM	8/27/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Presenter: Sandra Arthur Puzzled by a particular technique? Hit a wall on what to do next? Wondering where to start? This one-day workshop may be just the solution you are seeking. Bring your design problem to class and discuss possible solutions. Is it the thread? Is it the color? Is it the stitch? Is it a mental block? Stitch at your leisure and ask questions as you need assistance. Share in brainstorming various parts of different designs as plans are discussed with Sandy and possible solutions are agreed upon. Store these ideas away for some possible projects in your future or currently in your stash.