Have you finished a project and are puzzled about how to finish the piece?
Here are some examples of totes and purses just finished that are not only functional but
attractive.
A foral design by Ann Wheat Pace made into a small tote .
Large tote with initial stitched by a loving father for a dear daughter.
Elegant dress purse using a Sue Reed Class design.
So , think of making a tote or purse with your completed project. We have lots of creative
ideas to help you!
May 9th Saturday 10am-1pm
May 10 Sunday CLOSED
So my staff and I can spend more time with our families this Mother’s Day Weekend,
the store hours on Saturday will be shortened to 10am -1pm.
Enjoy your weekend and see you soon!
Susan
Today we tackled another knot, then the colorful border of It’s Knot the Usual. Under
Sue’s excellent instruction, the pieces are starting to come together. One of the ladies
said she was so excited about the class she had trouble going to sleep thinking of all
the new techniques she had learned!
Here are just a few pictures to show the progression of the different colorways.
We were lucky that one of the ladies brought her most recently completed Sue Reed design, Spirit
that Sue taught at the Phoenix National EGA seminar last October.
This stitcher chose the sage/gold/red colorway , so the two pieces will look
spectacular when hung next to each other.
Sue is coming back in November to teach at Quail Run. We have not decided on the project as yet , so more information to follow.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Just a wonderful first day of stitching with Sue Reed. We learned so many great new stitches .
Watching the colors unfold was so much fun.
Here are a few pictures of the beginnings of this great piece by some of the ladies in class.
The class was so studious. I finally got them to take a chocolate break at 4pm
and shared some of Sue’s pieces I have completed from her classes.
More to come tomorrow!
Tulip Beading Needles are manufactured by the Japanese company Tulip Co. Ltd. They’re more expensive on average than other beading needles, but they carry some important benefits. The company’s motto is “the better the needle, the better the handicraft”.
A set of four Tulip Beading Needles size 10( long or short) is appropriate for use with most size 11/0 round seed beads and size 11/0 cylinder beads like Delicas. I prefer the short but the long(2”) work well for beadweaving designs. Each size of needle comes in a clear plastic test tube containing four needles with a cork stopper.
The Tulip needles are sturdier than the size 10 English beading needles. They are not thicker but are just less flexible than the English needles. The Tulip needles slide through beads smoothly , do not snap or break. These needles have more rounded tips that make it easier to avoid splitting threads.
Tulip needles are also more expensive than English beading needles but the advantages of the packaging and sturdiness are worth the price. Also , John James English needles are now being manufacture in China, so quality is a concern.
So in my opinion , Tulip needles are great. Even though they are significantly more expensive than English needles, they are well package for organization and are sturdier.
We also carry the Fine Beading Awls and Chenille needle assortment . Stop in and try these great products!
Flowers and Vases 13×10″ 18 ct. $158
Spring is here and so is the new issue of The Covey.
A SANTA CONVENTION
Just a reminder that this is our “Christmas in July ” class this year, A Santa Convetion. A fun project
with interesting stitches and threads. The background is a quick darning pattern.
I am making mine into a tray but you can make a wall hanging, box or purse if you choose.
This piece is 12×10″ on 18 ct . Class dates are July 17 and 18, 10am-4pm.
See you in class!
ELVES WREATH
Every day we are receiving packages with wonderful items ordered at market.
Today , this adorable Elves Wreath arrived. It will be a Quail Run club starting in Sept 2015.
Each little elf has such a cute outfit to enhance with threads, beads and embellishments
You will get a different style of hair, beard and moustache for each little guy . I am still thinking
about the best stitch and thread design for the wreath-want to make it a little different and fun
to stitch. Lots of ideas-just have to put needle and thread to canvas to see what works and looks
the best.
The canvas is $240, 14.5″ round and on 18 ct. Thread/embellishment kit price to be determined.
Call the store to sign up!
Enjoy the March issue of The Covey
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