Sunday Sampler of New Quail Run Desings and New Threads

I have many new Quail Run Designs in the works. Here are three of the Patriotic club designs for you to preview. They can be finished on a garland, a wreath or just hung individually.

I am just about finished stitching the Santa above and it will ultimately become a stand up. Look for it on display at the shop. It would be a great addition to your Santa collection! There are new items coming in from market. Of course, Rainbow gallery has new colors in several of their thread lines.

Also coming to the shop is Russian Braid as well as some more colors of the Silk wrapped Purl. I have lots of great embellishment ideas for these two threads for you to use on your projects.

Have a great week. Look for this month’s edition of The Covey in the next week to update you on classes. The Quail’s Quill will be out May 22 for you to enjoy.

Susan

Sunday Sampler Of Japanese Embroidery and Beading

Great news about new small Japanese Embroidery projects just for you! Our next class, with the talented and lively Mary Alice Sinton, is June 26-30. Save these future dates for the next classes:

     2014   November 6-10
     2015   April 9-13, July 9-13 and November 5-9

 Look at these great small Japanese Embroidery projects. You can choose from one of the four season-themed designs. The size is perfect-a 6″ circle or the size of a CD. Here is a perfect piece for those who want to learn but do not want to invest in a large design. Jut a great way to learn the basics of Japanese Embroidery which will make you a better needlepointer. Our next class is June 26-30 all levels, so come join the fun!

Sunday Sampler on Read My Pins

READ MY PINS- The Madeleine Albright Collection
November 23, 2013 to April 20, 2014
Phoenix Art Museum

 I just wanted to remind everyone that this exhibit is coming to an end on April 20, 2014. The museum overview states:

 “When former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright vocally opposed Sadaam Hussein’s unwillingness to comply with UN inspections, government-owned Iraqi newspapers called her an “unparalleled serpent.” When Secretary Albright was next scheduled to meet with Iraqi officials, she reached into her jewelry box and selected a gold pin featuring a serpent coiled around a branch, and the legend began. Throughout her career as UN Ambassador and Secretary of State under the Clinton Administration, Secretary Albright used the colorful, attention-grabbing pins she had amassed to quietly communicate volumes. Now, that incredible collection of pins, including antiques and fine jewelry pieces alongside costume jewelry by unknown designers, will make its way to Phoenix Art Museum. The exhibition, which first premiered at New York City’s Museum of Arts and Design, features more than 200 pins, each selected by Secretary Albright to communicate a message or a mood during and after her diplomatic tenure. From fish to flags, jewel-encrusted hearts to pins honoring suffragettes, this collection reflects the unique style and brilliant personality of a woman who learned to leverage every avenue of communication in the fine art of diplomacy.”

Lots of color, texture and ideas for using beads when you see these pins- so do take the time to view this exhibit.

Sunday Sampler on SERENGETI

“Invoking the colors of Africa, Serengeti is a study in adjusting stitch elements to fit an area, rather than just compensating. Forty-five blocks of various sizes provide interest and diversity with multiple stitch variations. Threads used to create Serengeti are derived from an over dyed Waterlilies using a variety of silk, bamboo, and metallic threads. Come join us on the journey!”

Talented Pamela Harding designed this piece, which will be taught at the shop in a series of classes starting April 26,2014. Home study also available.

There is a great article about Pamela of Needlepoint Now. Not only accomplished in needlepoint, but Pamela is also working on her teacher certification for Japanese Embroidery. I enjoyed a Japanese Embroidery class that we both were in and observed first hand her exquisite stitching.

The design will be offered both on congress cloth and 18 mesh canvas.  It is 9″x9″ on congress cloth and 12″x12″ on 18 mesh canvas.

Call the shop to register at 480-551-1423.

See you in class!

Sunday Sampler of Designs in Progress

There are so many things to stitch at the shop these days. Here are three designs that will be classes.

First, Two Angels 10×14″ on 18 ct. are getting their golden wings. The background stitch is quick and fun- for those of you who dread stitching on black.

The stitching is going well -with beading, stumpwork and more to come! 

Next is this Red Santa, just 6″x10″ on 18 ct.

I have some great ideas for his bag, and will be using other new threads for this project.

Just have to do something for all of you cat lovers so Moon Kitty will be the next to be stitched.  This design is 12×12″ on 13 mesh.

So watch for our classes and online shopping for the kits. So much fun ahead!

Susan

Sunday Sampler on Silk Ribbons

Silk ribbons come in the most glorious colors. They become wonderful flowers on this beautiful canvas that Laura Taylor stitched and will teach March 1/2/3. Laura was just here for three days of canvas enhancement in January and the ladies chose this piece for Laura’s next visit. If you want to learn about silk ribbon and its many uses, this is the class for you. You will learn to love working with silk ribbon and leave with great ideas for your next projects.

Laura has taught this class receiving rave reviews from the other shops and their wonderful customers. There are some books on silk ribbon embroidery, like the A-Z book which is no longer in print. Ann Cox has a book I stock in the store that is about 5″x7″ with a coil binding that has wonderful pictures and diagrams to follow. But there is nothing like a class to really learn by doing from a good teacher like Laura.  The stitched piece is in the store so do stop in for a visit. It is just spectacular.

Here is a closeup of some of the flowers.

If you are uncertain about how to use over-dyed threads, than this is the class for you. If you want to know how to highlight or shadow an area or how to use ribbons, this is the class for you. You will leave with a wealth of knowledge and skills. Laura will put you at ease, and three days in her class will be an absolute treat!

Call the shop at 480-551-1423 to reserve your spot.