Author: Quail Run Needlework

Pumpkin Parade Class with Patricia Sone

Call the shop for details on this class.

For those of us who love the rhythm of counted needlepoint designs, Sue Reed will be back to teach November 4/5.2015. All the ladies so enjoyed Sue’s It’s Knot the Ususal Class  learning new stitches, techniques and working with color. So here we go again with another new unique design from Sue.

Mardi Gras

A multi-layered composite woven wheel pattern with its playful colors creates the center of Mardi Gras. Radiating outward from the center are four bands of a zigzag pattern. This pattern extends outward to set up four rectangular areas. The stitches used on the rectangles allow for light play and movement, color and texture. Some of these stitches are plain and multicolored twisted stars, alternating cashmere blocks, diagonal mosaics, Sprat’s head, long-armed cross, and beading. Surrounding this colorful design is a quiet border of slanted Gobelin and long-armed cross. Color choices are available. 

 Design Size: 9” x 8.75”
Class Dates: November 4/5, 2015  10am-4pm

Just waiting for more information regarding the color choices which will be posted soon .Just had to share this new class with you.
 
Call to register for another great class from Sue Reed!  You can’t miss this one.

Happy Stitching!

 

  

 

Meet Molly!

Molly was stitched by a dear customer and her picture sits with all the other important family pictures. We finished her as an easel back with a hangar for versatitlity.  We all love our pets. My family has Shar Peis 

and here is my favorite picture. I stitched this pillow designed by Sandra Gilmore in their honor.

 Many designers have wonderful cat and dog canvases. But, if your sweet pet is not available, a picture is all you need to have your pet on canvas. So let us show you what is available and if nothing fits, we can put your pet on canvas.

Happy Stitching! 

Susan

                          

                                            The July issue of The Covey

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HOLIDAY FINISHING SPECIAL

July 1-31,2014

For the month of July , we offer a 10% discount and free shipping for

out of state customers for any Christmas/Chanukah item. Due to the excellent

response in previous years, we limit the number of holiday items to 200.

so don’t delay. We pride ourselves on  unique, innoviative finishing 

for each of your completed canvases.

Just a reminder of our July 4th weekend hours.
The store will close at 2pm on Friday July 3rd and
reopen Monday July 6 at 10am.
Have a safe and happy 4th.

Happy Canada Day to my Canadian family and friends. We even have the Canadian flag on

display in our complex!

Traveling this summer?

These modern project totes are perfect to protect your stitching.

They come in the three sizes shown below. The two larger sizes have a divider in the

interior so you can put your canvas is protected on side and stitch guide or threads on the other side. These two bags also have a handy pocket on the front for your tools.

We also have a 12×12″ clear bag without a gusset which is great for small projects. The 3×5″ non

gusseted bag is great for threads.

So don’t forget to add these bags to your list of items to take on your next trip.

Here are some tips on calcuating how much thread  you need when stitching.

                                              
Method 1.
Stitch a square inch on the needlepoint canvas you plan to use, using your chosen thread and the stitch you plan to use . Keep track of the thread length you use. After stitching this square-inch sample, you multiply the amount used to cover this square-inch times the number of square inches to get the thread amount required. For instance, it it takes 1.5 yards to stitch a square inch and the design areas is 8 square inches, you need 12 yards of thread to complete that area.

Method 2.
In the store we measure the area to determine the number of square inches to be stitched then multiply by 2 to get the number of yards of thread required.
If the design areas is 2×2″ , that is 4 square inche , you will need 8 yards of thread for basket weave. A decorative stitch will require more thread so we always add 10% more to that estimate.

Here are simple points to consider before buying your yarn:

1. If your design is made up of a lot of small color areas you will need more of those colors than the estimated amount might indicate. This is because you will be ending the thread more often.
2.Smaller mesh canvases will require more thread than larger mesh.
3. Basket weave stitch uses a third more thread than Continental stitch.Decorative stitches will require even more.

So, when estimating needlepoint thread quantities, error on the side of having more than you need to avoid dye lot issues.

 

The June Issue of The Covey is here

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and enjoy!