Author: Quail Run Needlework

The group arrived ready to stitch and bead again this morning. We are having dinner together tonight to celebrate another successful and productive class. Here are some more pictures of the detailed work by the students.

                                                    The group is hard at work!

                           Another beaded box lid in progress. Such a colorful and fun design

                                   Goldwork on the Hiogi fan is progressing beautifully.

                                         Exquisite gold and white crane in progress.

                                                    The iris leaves in progress.

                   A phase IV design , the butterflies, was originally stitched as an obi, a sash for traditional Japanese dress, keikogi worn for Japanese martial arts,and part of kimono outfits.
This level is a all metal work so challenging and time-consuming.

   Beautiful flowers from Brenda and delicious treats 

                for our last stitching day.

Great progress is being made in this busy class.

Here is the progress of the beading piece and the model the student is work from.

“Japanese Bead Embroidery is the integration of beads into Japanese embroidery design and techniques. Japanese beadwork traces its origins to the Meiji period in Japan (1868-1912). The influence of Western tastes and fashions on Meiji society brought about an application of Japanese beadwork to traditional Western accoutrements, producing such highly popular accessories as the beaded handbag. The 20th century witnessed a global embracing of the craft, with top Western fashion houses selling the finest silk, lace, velvet and rich brocades enhanced by Japanese bead workers.”

Another busy class day. Everyone was hard at work on their projects. The highlight of the day was this beautiful fan design that Richard completed . This is a Phase III piece so a fine accomplishment. Kudos to Richard !

             Our class hard at work!                                          Phase III fan project completed

A closer look at the beautiful work done by Richard on his completed fan.

Today is Day 1 of our five day Japanese Embroidery and Beading Class with teacher Mary Alice Sinton.

We have nine students from beginners to master stitchers in the group as well as a new beading student. Here are some pictures of what the group is working on in this class.

Beginning of beading top

Fan Design

Sensu , a beautiful design with goldwork around butterflies

Delicate  leaves of Iris design on beautiful silk fabric

Striped purse just started. 

Phase IV goldwork piece

The class had a lovely lunch at Grassroots and enjoyed our lovely fall weather . Our student, Richard told me it was 45 degrees F and raining when he left Seattle so he was thrilled with our 82 degree “fall “weather.

Please stop in for a visit and see these beautiful works in progress.

Susan

It’s Knot the Usual

Come join us for this class with talented designer and teacher Sue Reed.

This beautiful counted design will not only be fun to stitch but add to your knowledge of stitches and techniques. We are finalizing the details for this class is March 2015. Come visit the shop and enjoy this class with us. Ghosts only if the class is full.

Color Choices

#1 Teal blue/gold/green

#2 Taupe/red/navy (model above)

#3 Sage/red/ gold

#4 Soft blue/green/coral

Call the shop for details 480 551 1423

   Fall Mooves In by Annie Lane Designs
   12x 9″ on 18 mesh
          

Fall is here! This is my favorite time of year- the heat of the summer is past and friends have returned from traveling and their summer homes.  We have been very busy getting ready for the season.  The fun Annie Lane designs Trunk Show is here for two more weeks. Mindy Designs will be here for whole month of November. Here are the websites for these designs so you can choose your next project:

http://www.wellesleyneedlepoint.com/AnnieLaneDesigns.shtml
http://www.mindysneedlepoint.com/new-designs

If you are still working on holiday projects, we do take in finishing of small items up to December 1.  So many wonderful projects have come in for finishing.

Terry Dryden is here to teach her Bargello Arrows design on Saturday November 15.

She will help you pick colors if  you do not want to use the model colors and we have two spots left . So come and join us for a wonderful class.

On Friday, Terry is teaching her Zentangle Workshop. This free from drawing style is very relaxing .  You will enjoy this process and unleash your creative spirit!

I hope you enjoy the  new website. Look for email newsletters each month to keep you updated on the newest items in the shop and the latest techniques.

See you soon!

Susan

Looking forward to the new website and newsletter which should preview the first of August. It just takes a lot of time to move all the material to the new site. In the meantime, here is an update on upcoming classes.
  
Fall Retreat – September 26/27/28
   
We are thrilled that the talented Laura Taylor is coming to teach us for three days. Learn about interpreting a canvas on the first day , then work with Laura on your canvas. She will help you choose wonderful  threads and stitches.

There are a couple of spots left in this class . You will enjoy the boutique hotel, Gainey Suites which is steps from shops, restaurants and a spa.

Trios of Fans Class – November 1st
Canvas Enhancement – October 31

Vicky DeAngelis is coming! How exciting is this.  Come have fun on  Halloween and let Vicky work with you. Have an area on your canvas that you just cannot decide what to do-let Vicky solve that dilemma. She has come up with unique stitches and threads for these fans. Choose your favorite or stitch all three.

Our Japanese Embroidery and Beading class is here so please stop in to see what we are all working on in class. Here is a collage of projects- a fan, beaded purse project, metal work , and Mary Alice’s fun and colorful current project. The class is on through Monday at 5pm so see you soon!

Looking for a new counted projects. Here are two to tempt you!

Dots, Spots and Blocks shows many ways to create “dotted” effects using stitches, threads and color placement. It is a collection of stitch patterns that will create a visual pattern that mimics “dots’, “spots” and “blocks”. The 26 pages in this package contain project instructions and 222 stitch patterns. So many uses for these stitches on your projects.

Another choice is Not Exactly Blackwork. Blackwork Embroidery is an embroidery technique originally used to decorate clothes and bed linens. It was meant to imitate lace where lace would have been too expensive or impractical. Today, Blackwork is mostly used as fills in counted thread designs where outlined areas are given texture and density, or as shapes and shadings in their own right. The stitches in this “Not Exactly Blackwork” project pack are mostly inspired by needlepoint stitches. Some are used almost as their original with only changes in spacing. Other counted thread stitches are used in new and interesting groups. Although Blackwork is traditionally a counted thread on fabric technique, the author/designer has effectively used it on needlepoint canvas also. So many uses as well for these stitches.

One of the many great things that happened this week was a talented stitcher, Penny Boswinkle, contacted me about a Quail Run Design she has stitched and will be exhibiting.

It is already over 100 degrees here in Arizona which means our part time residents have left for cooler places. This is the time of year I get to take a breath and dig into all of the things that I could not get to during our busy winter season. I am working on this canvas will be a fun banner when it is finished. I found some great embellishments to add to the piece which I am keeping as a surprise for when you see the finished item.

The Covey  was sent out last week but just in case you missed this issue about classes click here.
Talented Laura Taylor will teach at our Fall Retreat. For all of you who have questions about stitch guides, Laura will start with a class just to answer all of your questions.  Then we will have two great, fun days of working on your chosen project with Laura along with friends, old and new!  The boutique hotel, The Gainey Suites is steps away from shopping, restaurants, a wonderful spa and only 5 minutes from Quail Run Needlework. I am having fun with all the details so do not miss this! Call the shop to sign up. 

We are all proud of our stitching family and so of course I was proud to feature Elaine Bleakney’s new book in The Covey. Her parents, Lynn and Walt, winter in Arizona and their visits to the shop are much enjoyed and appreciated.

Here are the latest magnets into the shop, so call or stop in to add to your collection!

Enjoy the evening and stitching.  See you soon.

Susan