Author: Quail Run Needlework

Looking for a new design.

Here is a sample of the wonderful new designs available from designers for the Summer Needlework Show.

Call or email if we can order one for you!.

Pippin Designs

Pumpkin Patch  6.5×10″ on 13 mesh

Click here to view more new designs

Purple Palm Designs

Three Ladies with Wildflowers  10.5×16″ on 18 ct  More new designs

Melissa Shirley Designs

  So much to like here  Click

Princess and ME

Commuter friendly, these cute designs are just the right size for carrying with you and the come with creative stitch guides.  A bicycle for everyone and cute designs for that special grandchild’s next ornament.

     Watch my blog for more new designs!

June has arrived so summer is here and that means hot weather as well as my reminder to get the new designs off to the painters so they return in time for the Fall Needlework Show in September.

I have started working on the Fall classes and new models for the store. Pumpkins are a favorite of  mine so  I have chosen this canvas.

             

It is just 10 x12″ and has lots of “character” so I have chosen fun threads, beads and other embellishments. No doubt things will change as the pieces evolves. I keep a notebook close at hand to jot down the stitches and threads so I can create the stitch guide when I am done. It is always fun to start a new design.

Don’t forget Stitch and Chat on Tuesdays, Thursdays  from 1-4pm and Saturdays from 11-2pm.This is a greatway to meet new friends, chat and stitch- never mind escaping the triple-digit temperatures!

Please join us if  your are visiting-we would love to stitch with you.

See you soon!

This month  there is a wonderful trunk show in the shop. There are unique geometrics, florals, 
quilt designs , Halloween, Christmas. Southwest and much more.
     Come for a visit to see these canvases or click here to shop at home-
    Dream House Ventures

                        

With the holiday weekend coming up, just a reminder that store hours are as follows for your shopping fun this week-
MONDAY through FRIDAY May 27 10am -4pm 
CLOSED Sat, Sun and Mon. May 28/29/30.

Have a happy and safe Holiday weekend! 

Looking for a great counted design class? 
Here is Margaret Bendig’s new design, Marasol. She will be teaching this at the store in
February 2017 so call the store to register as her classes fill up quickly!

 

With summer on the way, I am busy getting ready for the shop’s summer classes. Here is a July counted class project I am working on that just needs a few more stitches and a background completed .  There are six other colorways including copper and blues, red, blue and silver, bright and pink, light green and lavender. There are options for the background as well.   A great project on a hot summer day – so come join the fun. Watch for the completed design and colorways choices. See you in class!

                                              WREATH ORNAMENT

                          

Each month I have a contest at the shop to win a $50 gift certificate. Last month ,you had to guess the number of quail eggs in the jar and the winner was Katharine H. of California. There were 398 eggs and her guess was 400.

This month , you need to find Quincy, our little store mascot and write down his location for a chance to win at the drawing on May 31.

See you soon and good luck!

Susan

It is time to update you with the upcoming classes. I have had many requests for a Stumpwork class as well as an Or Nue class. So here you are!

STUMPWORK

Berries and Ladybug   MAY 21, 2016   10:30am-1pm

It is always fun to find a ladybug in your garden! Create your own nestled among the blueberries in this Stumpwork design. Pebble beads make stitching the berries a snap. Your delicious design measures 2.5″ x 2.5″ when finished. 

Lady’s Slipper   JUNE 18, 2016  10:30am-1pm

Your finished Lady Slipper measures 3″ x 3″ and is so realistic people will want to touch it. You will learn how to make the detached silk flower and petals and attach them to your stitched background.

Or Nue Goldwork  AUGUST 20, 2016  10:30am-1pm

“Or Nue” Is French for Naked Gold. This type of goldwork helps you master the art of couching, all the while creating beautiful yet subtle designs over a laid goldwork canvas.  Finished size: 3″ x 3.12″ on 18 ct. canvas.

Call the shop to register-480 551 1423.

Happy Stitching!

Here are some pictures of the new shop for all of you. Hope you will enjoy our shop and I look forward to 
seeing you on your next visit

Call the shop to register and add this class to your Fall Calendar.
Sue Reed is coming to teach her “Mystery of Life” design October 13/14.2016.

Rhythmic patterns are stitched to form three separate interlaced designs reminiscent of Celtic/British Isles knots. The center is comprised of four knots that abut, with carefully placed colors to make the knots appear as one large knot. The border pattern, a basic knot adaptation, is expanded to flow entirely around the design. At each corner an interlaced motif weaves into the basic pattern to create another dimension to the corner turn. Quiet areas of solid-color patterns bring texture to the background and allow for a visual resting place. Color choices are available. Perfect companion to your “It’s Knot Unusal” from Sue’e previous class.