2013 Course Descriptions

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Class 101 Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn Transitions: Through Thick and Thin Class length: Eight days Proficiency level: All levels Kit Fee: $80 Ground: N/A Size: N/A

An experimental course exploring creative possibilities using fine and fragile fabrics through to richly textured robust surfaces. The aim would be to create a range of exquisite and structured surfaces using stitch and mixed media. This course is designed to inject innovative ideas that could inspire and be incorporated into personal styles and projects. It is hoped to introduce contemporary features to well loved disciplines giving a completely new look without destroying their heritage.

Part 1
The emphasis will be on fragility and will include free pulled work, linear lace, net appliqué and other lace techniques. All of these can be successfully worked by hand and or machine and include the addition of beads as appropriate.

Part 2
Initially, the focus will be on more vigorous surfaces, stitching in relief and creating cloth with stitch alone. The final challenge would be to select preferred elements from the experimental pieces in order to create resolved unique work.

Kit includes:  All background materials needed for the various techniques, such as loosely woven cloth, fine muslin, net, soluble film, cotton, some yarn, needles, reference and other appropriate bits and pieces.

Student to bring:  Jan and Jean will send a list of requirements with their student letter.

Class 104 Carole Lake and Michael Boren Shady Colors Class length: Four days Proficiency level: Advanced Intermediate Kit fee: $148 Ground: 18-ct mono canvas (three color choices)  Size: 8.5" x 8.5"

Shady Colors is not your ordinary geometric design. This class is an experiment in creating changes in value using complementary colors.  The class will have two elements: 

1. You will have an intricate 8.5” x 8.5” star to stitch in your choice of three complementary color combinations, and
2. You will make a color study notebook focusing on the elements of color with particular emphasis on balancing and harmonizing with complements.

The star is made up of wonderful twisty string-art style stitches worked in multiple shades of Soie Cristale, Elegance, Impressions, and Kreinik braid with touches of Flair and Accentuate. Stitches such as the triangular Jessica, giant Amadeus, two-color Walneto, shaped crescents and even a double-fan-doubled will be fun and easy with clear step by step directions.

The color notebook will guide you through the basics of color theory and will provide a useful reference after class. A variety of quick cut and paste exercises will translate nicely into informed choices in all of your personal stitching.

Carole and Michael love to put colors and threads and stitches together, and they think you will find this class entertaining and educational.

Color choices:
1. Buttercream/violet (on buttercream canvas)
2. Forest/cranberry (on dark green canvas)
3. Azure/sunset (on light blue canvas)

Kit includes: 13” x 13” colored 18 ct. mono canvas, all threads needed to complete the project (threads provided in full skeins so that students can make color variations if desired), full size color photocopy of project, detailed instructions for project, materials for color study notebook including printed pages, Color-Aid papers, grey scale and template material and an extensive bibliography.

Student will supply: (for the stitched project) stretcher bars (we recommend Evertites™ but they aren’t required) and usual stitching supplies, and (for the notebook) pencil ruler, glue sticks, paper scissors, plus scraps of colored fabric and old magazines to share.

Class 105 Dorothy Lesher The Dragon's Tea Party Class length: Four days Proficiency level: Advanced Intermediate-Advanced Kit fee: $185 Ground: White Congress cloth Size: Overall 18" x 14", Design 13" x 10"

The Sun, Moon, Wizard, and the Castle Dragons have all come to realize that little girls really rule. Now our dragon has changed colors, and wing shape to be friendlier to the sweet little girl offering him a cup of tea.

He sits on a cushion and smiles, as our little girl pours a nice cup of tea. The girl’s hair can be any color you cose, as a variety of hair color choices will be offered in the classroom. Her dress is pale blue with an apron of sheer voile fabric with a trim of real lace from a flower painted teapot that matches the large cup held by the dragon.

Now our dragon has undergone a dramatic change from gold, silver, black or green. Being a magical dragon, he now chooses a delicate selection of rainbow colors that blend from head to tail and graduate up the wing. And his tail splay (not shown in the sketch above) is tied with silk ribbons. After all, he doesn’t want to offend his tiny hostess with dark and dismal colors and has ‘dressed’ appropriately for a tea party.

The background of a receding latticework frames the scene, and all threads to create our newest dragon are silk with a touch of sparkle. The little girl’s face is pre-painted a natural flesh tone, while the eye and lips can be enhanced a bit with some minor stitching. Included in the supplies will be a quality sheer fabric and ¼” cotton lace and silk ribbons. The dragon’s cushion is velvet.

Kit includes: Congress cloth, all threads and materials needed to complete the project, complete set of instructions and a color photocopy.

Student to bring: Stretcher bars, usual stitching supplies, light/magnifier, if needed

Class 107 Marnie Ritter Purple Passion Class length: Four days Proficiency level: Intermediate Kit fee: $105 Ground fabric: 18-ct Lusty Lavender canvas Size: Design 11" x 10", Finished 16" x 14"

Another color, color, color class! Students asked Marnie to do more, so here it is. Look at what color over color does. “When I received this beautiful new Lusty Lavender canvas,  I could hardly wait to begin!” says Marnie. Purple is regal and mysterious! It was Cleopatra’s favorite color.

Fifteen different patterns with one of them varied in several places. The bottom left pattern will be each individual’s initials -- that personal touch. (Note the M's for Marnie.)
Many beaded concepts will be covered. Lace and specially created lavender art paper with ribbon flowers.

Silks, overdyes, many different metallics and specially collected beads in many different colors of blue, lavender and gentle greens. The flower pots add that additional relaxed touch. There will also be a discussion about the color of purple and its history in class.

Kit includes:  Canvas, all threads, materials and beads,  complete set of instructions  and color photocopy.

Student to bring:  Stretcher bars 14”x 16”, embroidery needles #8 and usual stitching supplies.

Class 109 Kazumi Fujisawa and Robin Wilkes Japanese Embroidery: Pre-Phase I - Flow in Spring Class length: Four days Proficiency level: Open to All Kit fee: $176.50* for starting tools (buy-back program available); $97.50* for silk fabric and silk&metallic threads Ground fabric: Silk *10% discount available to JEC members Samples produced by JEC

This Pre-Phase I, Flow in Spring, is a perfect introductory piece for beginning students, who are eager to learn but are a little intimidated by the volume of regular Phase I pieces. The stitching, combined with the pre-applied dye to the fabric, completes the serene and enjoyable spring atmosphere. Kazumi Tamura with the assistance of Robin Chandler Wilks, will inspire their students with lovely designs from the professional stitchers at Kurenai Kai in Japan, as well as introduce them to the spirit and history of Japanese Embroidery. If you have ever wondered about studying this beautiful art form but thought it might be a bit overwhelming, this is the perfect opportunity for you!"

Since this is a Pre-Phase piece, it will not be counted toward JEC accreditation.

Class 109 Kazumi Fujisawa and Robin Wilkes Japanese Embroidery: Phase I - Bouquet from the Heart of Japan Class length: Four days Proficiency level: Open to All Kit fee: $176.50* for starting tools (buy-back program available); $118.50* for silk fabric and silk&metallic threads Ground fabric: Silk *10% discount available to JEC members Samples produced by JEC

This class is for beginning students, who are interested in learning traditional Japanese Embroidery. Kazumi Fujisawa will be teaching Phase I, “Bouquet from the Heart of Japan”, a design from the Japanese Embroidery Center. Kazumi, with the assistance of Robin Chandler Wilks, will show beautiful, inspiring designs from the professional stitchers at Kurenai Kai in Japan, as well as introduce the students to the spirit and history of Japanese Embroidery.

Student to bring: Scissors, magnifier, and oats box

Class 109 Kazumi Fujisawa and Robin Wilkes Japanese Embroidery: Independent Study Class length: Four days Proficiency level: Open to students who have taken Pre-Phase I or Phase I Kit fee: $220.00* Ground fabric: Silk *10% discount available for JEC members

All levels of students, who have taken either Pre-Phase I, Phase I or are working on a higher phase, are encouraged to attend this class and work independently. Kazumi Fujisawa, with the assistance of Robin Chandler Wilks, will help individual students in whatever level they are currently on. She will also show inspiring designs from the professional stitchers at Kurenai Kai in Japan, as well as continuing to educate students about the spirit and history of Japanese Embroidery.

Kit includes: Silk fabric and all threads/materials.

Student to bring: Japanese frame, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification.

Class 110 Jody Adams Stitching Memories with Jody Class length: Two days or four days Proficiency level: All Kit fee: Nominal fee for shipping Jody’s pieces

Do you have memories of fun classes and delightful projects that you stitched with Jody but have yet to finish? Do you need Jody to draw trees or animals, a mailbox or a light post on your Christmas House canvas? How about a little refresher on Jody’s French knot or another opportunity to learn to appliqué on the surface or underneath the canvas? All of this and more will be covered in this class, which is offered for two or four days. Bring any of your “Jody’s Class Projects” to class for help and reminiscing. Jody will communicate with you before class and will ship her piece(s) so that you can have an “up close and personal” look at the piece(s) you’re working on. She will also share secrets about “The Language of Stitches” and “Color Coding” while you are stitching away. Each student will receive equal time with Jody and equal TLC!!  That’s a promise from Jody!

This class was offered in 2011; students who took the class at that time may want to continue working on the pieces you brought or dig out some other “Jody Class Projects” for another round of instruction from Jody!

Student to bring: Your “Jody Class Project,” usual stitching supplies and light/magnification, if needed.

Class 111 Toni Gerdes Golden Petals Class length: Two days Proficiency level: Advanced Intermediate Kit fee: $80 Ground fabric: Eggshell Congress cloth Size: 4" x 6"

This lovely little piece focuses on one small flower but creates a beautiful design with the use of goldwork petals and leaves. The petals and stems use a technique of wrapping silk thread in the grooves of the gold to finish with a two-color effect. The basket is woven with Sea Grass and a thin gold metallic thread used together in the needle to create the look of an elegant real basket. The top and bottom of the basket are created with an interesting braiding technique.

You’ll go home with the start of a beautiful small piece to finish and frame!

Kit includes: All materials and threads needed to complete the project, instruction booklet and color photocopy.

Student to bring:  Stretcher bars, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed

Class 113 Instructor to be announced Studio Time Class length: Two days Proficiency level: All Kit fee: None

Studio Time is a great way to get a little help with a project of yours! It might be you’d like some suggestions on threads or stitches for a painted canvas, it might be an old project that you pulled out of your stash and are trying to finish, or it might be a very recent class project that you’d like to devote a little more time to. Studio Time is the perfect class for all of the above. It’s also the ideal place to simply relax and stitch with no distractions.

Student to bring: Canvas or project of choice, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification, if needed

Class 116 Jody Adams Stitching Memories with Jody Class length: Two days or four days Proficiency level: All Kit fee: Nominal fee for shipping Jody’s pieces

Do you have memories of fun classes and delightful projects that you stitched with Jody but have yet to finish? Do you need Jody to draw trees or animals, a mailbox or a light post on your Christmas House canvas? How about a little refresher on Jody’s French knot or another opportunity to learn to appliqué on the surface or underneath the canvas? All of this and more will be covered in this class, which is offered for two or four days. Bring any of your “Jody’s Class Projects” to class for help and reminiscing. Jody will communicate with you before class and will ship her piece(s) so that you can have an “up close and personal” look at the piece(s) you’re working on. She will also share secrets about “The Language of Stitches” and “Color Coding” while you are stitching away. Each student will receive equal time with Jody and equal TLC!!  That’s a promise from Jody!

This class was offered in 2011; students who took the class at that time may want to continue working on the pieces you brought or dig out some other “Jody Class Projects” for another round of instruction from Jody!

Student to bring: Your “Jody Class Project,” usual stitching supplies and light/magnification, if needed

Class 117 Toni Gerdes Royal Kimono Class length:  Two days Level of proficiency: Intermediate Kit fee: $95 Ground: 18-ct. eggshell mono canvas Size: 7.5" x 8.5"

Royal Kimono is a beautiful sampler kimono. The many colors of gold thread, used together in this piece, weave a tapestry of gold. Using many different silks, linen, nylon, rayon, cotton, velvet and one metallic thread, all in the same color family, shows off the texture of the threads. The numerous stitches that you will learn in this sampler piece create a tapestry fabric for the kimono. The kimono is stitched on 18 count eggshell mono canvas for this intermediate level class. The students makes this piece their own by the color choice for the ‘chop,’ as well as by the background silk they choose to finish the piece.

Kit includes:  18-ct. mono canvas, various silks, linen, nylon, rayon, cotton, velvet and metallic threads, complete set of instructions and color photocopy.

Student to bring:  Stretcher bars, tacks, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier if needed

Class 119 Instructor to be announced Studio Time Class length: Two days Proficiency level: All Kit fee: None

Studio Time is a great way to get a little help with a project of yours! It might be you’d like some suggestions on threads or stitches for a painted canvas, it might be an old project that you pulled out of your stash and are trying to finish, or it might be a very recent class project that you’d like to devote a little more time to. Studio Time is the perfect class for all of the above. It’s also the ideal place to simply relax and stitch with no distractions.

Student to bring: Canvas or project of choice, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification, if needed

Class 202 Terry Dryden Sahara Class length: Four days Level of proficiency: Advanced Intermediate Kit fee: $145 Ground fabric: 18-ct. eggshell mono canvas Size: Finished design 8-3/4" square

Saraha derives its inspiration from the jewelry and decorations of the "blue people" of the Sahara, as well as the colors and undulating sand dunes of the Sahara. Patterns from African baskets and woven and printed cloth patterns are also to be found here. First add color and depth to your canvas by learning how to layer Copic transparent markers to create unique background colors. Then, stitching with multiple textures and weights of silk, cotton, soy and metallic threads mixed with flat, square and tubular beads, create both solid and open-worked stitched areas to complete the design.

Kit includes:  18-ct. mono canvas, all threads and materials needed to complete the project, instruction booklet and color photocopy.

Student to bring:  Stretcher bars (2 pair of 14”), laying tool of choice, frame or frame weight, beeswax or Thread Heaven, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed

Class 203 Marnie Ritter To Honor Elsa Class length: Four days Level of proficiency: Intermediate Advanced Kit fee: $90 Ground: Twill linen Size: Design 8" x 13", Finished 12" x 18"

Elsa Williams was Marnie’s mentor during the 1960's. Luckily, Marnie was fortunate enough to teach for Elsa’s needle art school in West Townsend, MA thru the 1970's, spending much quality time with her. This design is to honor that experience, as well as Elsa’s talent and ability to share her love of needle art across the world.

In the 70’s Marnie asked Elsa if she could take one of her designs and move beyond the use of only wool, adding silks. Elsa agreed and was very happy with the outcome. Thus, this design takes it one step further, adding metallics and beads.

The shapes, design and stitches used here are symbols of the beautiful designs of Elsa Williams. Glorious combined colors of pinks, rose, sky blue, periwinkle, lavender, varied greens and the sunny yellow butterfly are used for the stitches, such as varied buttonhole, satin, rows of chain, off-set crosses, fishbone, spiders web and raised chain and shading variations. All of these choices entertain and educate. And yes, the basket is shadowed.

Further, in class there will be discussion and information given about blocking needlework, especially fabric pieces, as well as transferring designs. “Elsa taught me lots, and I thank her. She made me the “Shady Lady” of shading -  one of the most rewarding of stitch techniques, “  says Marnie.

Kit includes:  Drawn design on linen, all threads and materials needed, complete set of instructions and color photocopy.

Student needs:  A 5” embroidery hoop, embroidery needles #3 thru 8 and usual stitching supplies

Class 205 Kazumi Fujisawa Japanese Embroidery: Phase II and Above and Independent Study Class length: Four days Proficiency level: Open to students who have taken Pre-Phase I or Phase I Kit fee: $220.00* Ground fabric: Silk *10% discount available for JEC members

All levels of students, who have taken either Pre-Phase I, Phase I or above, are encouraged to join this class and work with Kazumi on their independent projects. Kazumi will share her many years of experience in this exquisite medium with the students and show inspiring designs from the professional stitchers at Kurenai Kai in Japan, as well as share the spirit and history of Japanese Embroidery with them.

Kit includes: Silk fabric and all threads/materials.

Student to bring: Japanese frame, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification

Class 206 Joan Thomasson The Stitch-In Class length: Four days Level of proficiency: Advanced Intermediate Kit fee: $100.00 Ground: Congress cloth Size: 14" x 16"

The Stitch-In shows a group of friends using a wide variety of needlework techniques to decorate their homes, clothing and household linens. From the pink quilt hanging on the wall to the stitcher on the right adding a blackwork design to her tablecloth, there are a variety of complex patterns, Buttonhole ruffles and pulled thread trim, as well as a selection of hairstyles. The directions include a variety of choices for every area. Students will be encouraged to change colors and patterns at will, while compensating to keep complicated patterns going intact in spite of color changes required by shadows and folds. A line drawing for a companion piece on Congress cloth is included for further experimentation

Kit includes:  Line-drawn design on Congress cloth, all threads and materials needed to complete the project, instruction booklet and color photocopy.

Students to bring:  Stretcher bars (14”x 16”),  usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed

Class 210 Karla Gee Colorful Cab Necklace Class length: Two days Level of proficiency: Basic Intermediate-Intermediate Kit fee: $80 Size: 21" x 1" x 1/4"

I love this cabochon! Now what? How do I know what color beads to use to make my necklace? This class will guide you through how to match up your bead choices using your cab and a color wheel. We’ll discuss why the color choices of beads complement the cab. The cab will be bezeled with bead embroidery and tubular peyote. Learn how to “marry” peyote stitch to the spiral necklace. You’ll also explore making your own wire finding and herringbone bead cap. The finishing touch is placing the crystal and pearl embellishments onto your impeccably matched cabochon.

Kit includes: Nymo D seed beads, Stiff Stuff, Ultra Suede, Freshwater pearls, beads, crystals, wire, needles, cabochon and color wheel. Kits will vary according to cabochons.

Student to bring:  Usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed

Class 212 Marsha Papay Gomola The Citrus Ornament for Winter Class length: Two days Level of proficiency: Beginner Kit fee: $95.00 Ground: Dupioni silk Size: Finished size 3-1/2" high; diameter of base 3"

 
It is orange blossom time and the beautiful fragrance has attracted a hungry visitor. Soon the blossoms will be done and the fruit will take center stage. The ripe oranges will bring a little sunshine to the cold days of winter.  But for now, for a very short time, it is orange blossom time.

My goal when designing this ornament was to create an ornament that looked like a section of the tree. The shape of the ornament and the use of detached elements has accomplished this vision.
   
Learn the basic techniques for adding dimension to your embroidery while working on this gorgeous ornament. Class time will concentrate on the wired wings of the butterfly, the padded oranges, silk shading, and the finishing techniques.

Kit includes: Au Ver A Soie Soie 100 3, Au Ver A Soie Soie d’Alger, Anchor six stranded cottons, The Gentle Art six stranded cotton, YLI Fine Metallic, Gloriana Hand-dyed silks, hoop,  muslin, felt, Dupioni silk, needles, all finishing materials, Mill Hill glass beads, Swarovski crystals, detailed instructions and a color photocopy.

Student to bring:  Basic sewing kit, light and/or magnifier, if needed

Class 213 Kay Stanis Summer's Song Class length:  Two days Level of proficiency:  Beginning to Intermediate Kit fee: $85 Ground: Congress cloth Size:  Design 6" x 9", Stretcher bars 12" x 14"

Summertime and the meadow nods to the music in the breeze of a warm afternoon. The chicory flower is often seen as inspiration for the Romantic concept of the Blue Flower, which stands for desire, love and the metaphysical striving for the infinite and unreachable. It was also believed to be able to open locked doors, according to European folklore. Queen Anne's Lace is so called because the flower resembles lace; the red flower in the center represents a blood droplet where Queen Anne, wife of James I, pricked herself with a needle while making the lace.

Using the provided hand-painted Congress cloth, beads, silk and metal threads, we will create an elegant memory of summer. We will be using a new composite thread: Gilt Sylke Twist. Bead appliqué over Smyrna cross, couching and ribbon work with goldwork are the techniques used to create the focal points. Come delight in the warmth of a sultry day!

Kit includes: Congress cloth, all threads and materials needed to finish the project, complete set of instructions and color photocopy.

Students to bring: Stretcher bars (12”x 14”),  tacks, usual stitching supplies and light/magnifier, if needed

 

Class 214 Toni Gerdes Studio Time Class length: Two days Proficiency level: All Kit fee: None

Studio Time is a great way to get a little help with a project of yours! It might be you’d like some suggestions on threads or stitches for a painted canvas, it might be an old project that you pulled out of your stash and are trying to finish, or it might be a very recent class project that you’d like to devote a little more time to. Studio Time is the perfect class for all of the above. It’s also the ideal place to simply relax and stitch with no distractions. Take advantage of Toni’s knowledge and experience; with her guidance and encouragement you’ll move further towards completion of your project!

Student to bring: Canvas or project of choice, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification, if needed

Class 218 Toni Gerdes Studio Time Class length: Two days Proficiency level: All Kit fee: None

Studio Time is a great way to get a little help with a project of yours! It might be you’d like some suggestions on threads or stitches for a painted canvas, it might be an old project that you pulled out of your stash and are trying to finish, or it might be a very recent class project that you’d like to devote a little more time to. Studio Time is the perfect class for all of the above. It’s also the ideal place to simply relax and stitch with no distractions. Take advantage of Toni’s knowledge and experience; with her guidance and encouragement you’ll move further towards completion of your project!

Student to bring: Canvas or project of choice, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification, if needed

Class 220 Kay Stanis Autumn Allure    Class length:  Two days Level of proficiency: Beginning to Intermediate Kit fee: $60; stretcher bars available for additional $6 Ground: Foundation is the shown silk Size: Design size 6" x 6" on 9" x 12" silk foundation with linen backing. 1/2" detached elements.

The days dwindle down, the air is like wine and the oak leaves show their true color, as they turn to jewels in golden light. As these treasures of autumn brighten the landscape and then fade to traceries of gold, this silk and metal embroidery brings to life memories of the splendor of the season.
The student will be introduced to silk and metal thread embroidery techniques including: random buttonhole; goldwork over padding; couching braid and milliary; creating detached elements. The students will learn to frame-up two fabrics for the foundation and backing.

Kit includes:  All materials necessary to complete the design, instruction booklet and color photocopy.

Student to bring:  Stretcher bars, 7” hoop, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed

Class F1 Karla Gee Russian Leaf Brooch/Necklace Class length: One day Level of proficiency:  Intermediate Advanced Kit fee: $50 Size: 3" x 3/4" x 1/4"

Pulled to the magazine rack at her local bookstore, Karla gazes at those wonderful bead magazines and dream of beading a fabulous jewelry piece. Let this class lead you toward accomplishing some of the elements, stitches, design factors and finishing techniques necessary to achieve a beautiful beaded "magazine like" pin. The pin bar also has a necklace bale so the pin can be worn from your own chain as a necklace. The Russian Leaf Brooch incorporates herringbone stitch, various fringe techniques and, of course, the Russian leaf (peyote stitch). You may choose to place the various elements on the stitched base using your own design interpretation. The color ways available along with bead finishes will give glimpses at color theory interpretation. Colors: Pageant, Winterberry, Teaberry, Mintberry.

Kit includes:  Nymo™ D thread, 11º seed beads, 11º cylinder beads, freshwater pearls, embellishment beads, needles, pin back with bail, Ultrasuede™ strip, 8º hex beads and crystals.

Student to bring:  Usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed

Class F2 Cara Hayes Trillium Class length: One day Level of proficiency: Intermediate Kit fee: $45 Ground: 18-ct. mono canvas Size: 5.25" x 5.25"

Trillium is one of the earliest flowers to open in spring before trees have unfurled their leaves. Learn to shape this beautiful red blossom with a ribbon floss pattern that involves counting. Then place it at the edge of a forest suggested by blackwork and darning patterns, where the shafts of sunlight strike it. The 18-count canvas uses cotton, rayon, silk-and-wool and metallic threads to complete the picture. A second colorway, white on eggshell canvas, is offered.

Kit includes:  18-ct. mono canvas (choice of French blue or white), linen, rayon, cotton, silk-and-wool and metallic threads, complete set of instructions and color photocopy.

Student to bring:  Stretcher bars, tacks, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier if needed

Class F5 Marnie Ritter Knight Life Class length: One day Level of proficiency: Advanced Intermediate Kit fee: $65 Ground fabric: Black/green glitter #18 canvas Size: Design 7" x 9", Finished 9" x 11"

Let’s begin in the center and create the Knight's Cross, then surround it with eight composite patterns that allow this new green glitter canvas to show off!

There are a total of twenty-five different threads that include ribbons, metallics, overdyed silks and a collection of special beads and ornamental objects.

Colors always show off their best on black canvas. Colors of tourmaline, jade, teal, cherry, rose, honey and buttercup silks all allow this black canvas to do its job. This green glitter black canvas is not difficult to work on -- the needle finds its way. You can’t stop looking at these variations.

Kit includes:  Black/green #18 canvas, all threads and materials needed for this project, complete book of instructions and color photocopy.

Student to bring:  Stretcher bars (9” X 11”), tapestry needles 18/24 and embroidery needles #9, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed

Class F7 Joan Thomasson Song of the Sea Class length: One day Level of proficiency: Intermediate Kit fee: $60 Ground: 18-ct. mono canvas Size: Design 2" x 3"

A perfect little jewel box to remind stitchers of happy, creative times at their favorite beach!  This little music box from Sudberry is designed to show off tiny shells along its Bargello waves. Some of Joan’s favorite local shells (sand dollars, starfish, cherry scallops, urchins and welks) snuggle in the kelp and sandy shore.

Threads include hand-dyed silks, flax'n colors, Kreinik metallics and floss in a miniature 2”x 3" design. If you live near a beach, bring tiny shells to share, as Joan will do.
 
Kit includes:  18-ct mono canvas, all threads and material needed to complete the project, instruction booklet and color photocopy.

Student to bring:  Stretcher bars (8”x 8”), tacks, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed