The Needlepoint Joint (241 Historic 25th Street) in Ogden will have a beginning needlepoint class on Fridays from 1 to 3. The class will meet March 9, 16 and 23 and is taught by Amelia Jones. Students ” will learn the basics of stitching, a handful of the essential stitches and do some fun exercises […]
The Needlepointer (22811 100th Ave West) in Edmonds has a great new club featuring Easter canvas by CH Designs from Danji. “[T]his sweet 6-piece club – blossom-shaped ornaments with delightful decorative stitches, great fibers and a smattering of glitter and beads.” Sign up here: https://www.theneedlepointer.com/product/hop-into-stitching-fun/
The entries from the Summer of Love Challenge at the SF School of Needlework and Design are now available to see in an on-line exhibit. Enjoy a wide variety of original designs with artists’ statement and information about techniques in the show. See it here: https://afterthesummeroflove.tumblr.com/
BeStitched’s video series, Needlepoint Flix, has a free video on an often confusing stitch. Learn French Knots on a Stick in it. They suggest it as a great solution for Santa’s beard. Watch it here: https://vimeo.com/175320233?inf_contact_key=b7a74ce5b907b8bcb3fc1ac4d10b9921909bd29e55af6b9a409173ff36573460
Julia Snyder will be at Old World Designs (727 Santa Cruz Avenue) in Menlo Park on April 6 and 7. She’ll be teaching this delightful project. Call the shop for details: (650)321-3494
Homestead Needle Arts (8185 Holly Road, Suite 4) in Grand Blanc has come up with the best idea. They are reserving the third Saturday of each month for “Pay to Play” stitching. Bring in a project from your stash you want to stitch and call ahead because seating is limited. The cost to sit all […]
With winter here shops may have to be closed with little or no notice because of weather and road conditions. The best way to know if your LNS is open is to call before you go out. Another great to do is to subscribe to your shop’s email newsletter. If a storm is expected, they […]
Looking for an inspiring place to stitch with friends? If you live in Michigan look no further than Homestead Needle Arts (8185 Holly Road, Suite 4) in Grand Blanc. Here’s what they say about it: “For $50 per day (during business hours), you can sit at Homestead with your stitching buddies and enjoy a day […]
Robin King is scheduled for her popular classes at The Nimble Needle (214 Johnson Ferry Road NE) in Sandy Springs several times in 2018. Her schedule is: April 21 – 23 for Stitch Guides and/or Help Sessions and October 21 – 23 for Stitch Guides and/or Help Sessions. Call the shop at (404) 843-8687 to […]
JP Sligh of Labors of Love will be at The Nimble Needle (214 Johnson Ferry Road NE) in Sandy Springs March 17 to teach his class on painting needlepoint canvas. The class is from 10 to 1. “Learn how to make stencils, use templates, work with Flat paints, Metallics, and Glitter Glazes.” Sign up by […]
