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We’re continuing to schedule classes ‘on demand’. This means that if you want to take a class, we’ll schedule it to accommodate your schedules as well as ours.

Emma Louise Sampler (Needlepoint) – This Iona Dettelbach piece for beginning stitchers will teach you 8 stitches in 4 different kinds of threads. There’s also lots of good basic information in the book about getting started, threads, accessories and how to stitch, including a special section for lefties. Come choose your colors at least a week before class starts. Teacher: Vicki Cooper. Cost: $50.00 + 20% off materials purchased for class. Maximum: 5 students. Approximately 2-3 sessions. Model is in the shop.

Miriam Tigre (Needlepoint) – This is an advanced beginning sampler of 16 needlepoint stitches done in 10 different threads on canvas. Although designed as a continuation of Emma Louise, this piece can be done by anyone familiar with charts who wants to explore and learn new stitches. Come pick out your colors (at least a week in advance) for this beautiful piece. Model is under construction. Teacher: Vicki Cooper. Cost: $50.00 + 20% off all materials purchased for class. Maximum: 5 students. Approximately 3 sessions.

Channa B Band Sampler (Needlepoint) – Designed for the intermediate stitcher, this Iona Dettelbach design introduces 11 stitches, including an easy bargello. Come early to pick your colors. Model is under construction. Teacher: Vicki Cooper. Cost: $50.00 + 20% off all materials purchased for class. Maximum: 4 students. Approximately 2-3 sessions.

Basic Needlepoint – Learn 9 basic stitches as you work this geometric pattern from Harbour Lights. This is the ideal way to begin branching out from the basic tent stitch. Come in early to pick your colors. This is one project where you’re not limited to the designer’s colors. Teacher: Sara Pechous. Cost: $50.00 + 20% off all materials purchased for class. Maximum: 5 students. Approximately 2-3 sessions. Model is in the shop.

Basic Needlepoint II – Designed to build on the stitches learned in Basic Needlepoint I, this color study can be designed to complement that piece or stand alone. It includes the threads used in the earlier class, along with Paternayan and a metallic. Teacher: Sara Pechous. Cost: $50.00, plus 20% off class materials. Approximately 2-3 sessions. Model is in the shop.

Fox Valley Patch (Counted Canvas) – This rich geometric from Jean Hilton features a central swirl surrounded by crescents, cross-stitches, smyrnas and four corner medallions. An optional border finishes off the piece. Come early to select your colors for this piece. Model is in the shop. Teacher: Vicki Cooper. Cost: $45.00 plus 20% off all materials. Maximum: 5 students. Approximately 2-3 sessions.

Claire’s Crazy Quilt (Counted Canvas) – a beginner’s course in Hungarian Point Bargello. Learn 8 different bargello patterns using 8 different threads on this intriguing pillow or tote bag insert. There is a maximum of 6 students allowed in this class, so be sure to sign up soon!! Teacher: Vicki Cooper. Cost: $60.00 + 20% off materials purchased for class. You can use the colors shown in the model, or if you’d like to choose your own, come in early before class starts. Approximately 5-6 sessions. Model is in the shop.

Cording Class - Let us show you how to make the cording for that perfect finishing touch for your ornaments and stand-up projects! Your class kit will include a mini-corder to help you finish up all your projects with a special flair. Teacher: Melinda Palmer. Cost: $25.00 (includes all materials). Maximum: 8 students.

Ornament Finishing I – Use the ‘oreo-cookie’ method to develop professional finishing results with surprising ease. Teacher: Melinda Palmer. Cost: $25.00 (includes all materials). Maximum: 6 students.

Ornament Finishing II – In this class, you will assemble a double-sided linen ornament, using a joining stitch based on the four-sided stitch. Once you learn the technique, you can use it on other projects. This is a notebook class, which means you will leave with a finished sample that can be used as a future reference. Teacher: Melinda Palmer. Cost: $40.00 (includes all materials). Maximum 5 students.

Frantic Finishing – Bring your finished canvas or fabric ornament (no larger than 3”x3”) to learn a quick and easy finishing method. You’ll walk out of class with at least one ornament ready to hang on the tree! Maximum 6 students. Teacher: Melinda Palmer. Cost: $25.00 (including all materials). Model is in the shop.

Christmas Plaid (Counted Canvas) – Learn to create a personalized plaid which you can use for anything from a small ornament to a pillow to background for other projects. Teacher: Vicki Cooper. Cost: $30.00, plus 20% off class materials. Maximum 6 students. Model is under construction.

Beyond the Basic XS – Discover how to modify a basic cross-stitch design to include more interesting stitches. Add texture and dimension to your work. Teacher: Marian Pettengill. Cost: $40.00, plus 20% off class materials. Model is in the shop.

Canvas Enhancement –For anyone who wants help in determining stitches and threads for painted canvases, bring in one of your stash, or pick a new one at the shop. Sara, Vicki, Marian, or Evelyn will take a look and make suggestions to help bring the canvas to life. Maximum: 4 students per 2 hour session. Cost: $15.00 + 10% off any supplies purchased for the class.

Kid’s Cross-stitch – A beginner’s cross-stitch aimed at kids, we’ll make a small bookmark for the kids to use themselves or give someone else. Ages 8 and up. Teacher: Linda Holland and Vicki Cooper. Cost: $20.00 (includes all materials). Maximum: 4 students. Model is in the shop.

A Maze in Grace (Counted Thread) – This class is a great beginning needlepoint class. Learn to read and translate a chart into a lovely stitched box top, pillow / tote insert, or framed piece. Choose your colors ahead of time, and watch your piece come to life. Teacher: Vicki Cooper. Cost: $45.00 (includes all materials). Model is in the shop.

 
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