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Summer Fun

For a relaxing and enjoyable summertime project , here are a few suggestions .

Rounds by artist Steve Haskamp that can be finished as ornaments or coasters. Lots of great ideas for thread choices and stitches we can write up for you.

This beach canvas is 11×11 on 18 mesh. Such a happy canvas to stitch during our summer heat while daydreaming of the beach. You can always take a class to get great stitch and embellishment ideas.

Just could not resist this canvas that is 9×9” on either 13 or 18 mesh for all our cat lover customers.

Happy summer stitching!

New book for your stitch library

Needlepoint: A Modern Stitch Directory by Emma Homent

An essential guide to needlepoint for all stitchers , with over 100 stitches and techniques demonstrated with photos and diagrams. Alongside the stitch directory, you’ll find all the information on materials, equipment and stitching techniques and 10 easy and accessible projects with full-colour charts.
11×8.5” 143. Pages $29

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our own Kari Hofer who teaches at Quail Run and designs excellent stitch guides. Kari is teaching her design , “Tumbling Sakura Blossoms” at the American Needlepoint Guild 2024 in Kansas City Aug 10-Sept 6.

Kari is a candidate in the ANG Teacher Certification program and looks forward to seeing you at seminar!

Here is the ANG website link:

http://www.needlepoint.org

Save the dates for the Arizona Needle Arts Show!

The Arizona Needle Arts Show is April 2-13.2024. Sponsored by the Sunlight Stitchers Chapter of the Embroiders’ Guild of America, there will be works by members of the Embroiders’ Guild of America, Smocking Guild of American and the American Needlepoint Guild. Put this on your calendar to view some wonderful needlework !

Summer Happenings

Summer is a great time to stitch! We are planning classes to help you perfect techniques including-

1. Ribbon Embellishment – Learn how to make different flowers , stems, leaves and more to embellish your projects.

2. Knots and more Knots – Learn to master all the knots- Bullion, French,Colonial, Coral, Coil, Ceylon , Danish and more. These are a super fun way to add texture to your canvases.

3. Basics Revisted- Brush on your needlepoint skills – starting and ending threads, laying threads, working with flat threads , working with over-dye threads. Just a quick refresher course to improve your technique.

So visit us at the shop on online to keep up with the latest as Quail Run Needlework.

Spring has sprung!

We are busy adding new canvases, accessories and threads to the shop. Make sure you check out the Princess and Me Trunk show . If you can’t stop in , shop online and call with your order. Click here to view http://www.princess and me.com

If you are visiting , please come and join us for Stitch and Chat on Tuesdays from 1-3pm. We would love to see you! Also, if you need help with a project, we can schedule a class to help with stitches and threads.

Patent leather is available again which we were thrilled to get. The two new colors in Kreinik, an apricot shade and a chocolate brown to add to your thread stash are back in stock.

We look forward to seeing you in the shop , or helping with your online or phone inquires.

Happy Stitching!

Phone /Internet service not working at the Shop

The Cox service (phone and internet ) to the shop has been down since yesterday. Our answering service will be taking your calls and forwarding your messages until our service is restored . We will return your calls on our cell phones between helping customers . We apologize for any inconvenience.