Stitch of the Week

Since the store is closed both Friday and Saturday let's all practice our firecracker stitches.

Tip Of the Week

Shadows are not shiny.  Remember this when trying to achieve realism in your piece and use a matte type thread.

The Finish Line

Tradition Meets Fanciful

Our highly creative customer, Jane Ann Wise had great finishing results with her fanciful mermaids.  On the left, a needlepoint belt trimmed with a ruffle is wrapping a softly gathered pillow.  On the right, Jane Ann chose traditional fabric and added beading in the rouched edge to give her gal a bit of pizzazz.  We think both pillows are a great example of thinking outside the box!

Julia Tafur's just finished cardinal ornament  arrived with just the right embellishment to set off her terrific stitch work

Lisa Crespo's adorable bunny box is finished to the same perfection as the stitching she did on each of the 5 sides.

Ongoing Classes

Beginner’s On Demand 1: With the demands of today’s busy lifestyles, our one-hour beginner’s class fits into anyone’s busy schedule. Tell us when you are available and we schedule the class according to your needs. You will learn both of the basic needlepoint stitches - the Continental and the Basketweave stitches. Cost is $50, which includes materials. Call to schedule the class.

Beginner’s On-Demand 2: This one-hour class extends the first Beginner’s On-Demand class to include the Scotch, Diagonal Mosaic, and Cashmere stitches, and is appropriate for anyone who knows the Basketweave or Continental stitch. Cost is $50, which includes materials. Call to schedule the class.

Absolutely Fabulous Class: This on-going class meets on Tuesdays at 10:30AM.  In this class, we incorporate a wide variety of decorative stitches into a fabulous Holly-original design. Past projects have included tote bags, luggage straps, table runners, and picture frames, to mention a few. Holly designs the canvas and the stitches, you choose your fibers and each week stitch a different area on the canvas. Cost varies according to the project and your choice of fiber. Call for more information

Stitch and Sip: An on-going event every Wednesday evening from 6:30 – 8:30PM and a great way to meet and support other stitchers, while working on any of your unfinished projects. It’s tons of fun, so come and join us for wine and pizza starting this Wednesday evening. Cost is $5, and we request you RSVP the day of!

Stitch of the Week: This class meets every Friday and Saturday from 10:30 – 11:30AM. Each week we teach a new decorative stitch, as well as help you with both placement and fiber choices. Buy a new hand-painted canvas or one of our line-drawn SOW canvases, or use a canvas from your stash. Cost is $5 per class.

Stitching Social: The Stitching Social starts when the Stitch of the Week class ends, on both Friday and Saturday. It provides an opportunity for you to share and learn from other stitchers while working on one of your unfinished projects. There is no cost involved, and we encourage our customers to become part of this fabulous support group.

Studio Time: On Friday 11:30 – 12:30PM you have the opportunity to get help in a group setting with stitch and fiber advice for old and new projects. We will not only help you select the stitch and the fibers, but will give you graphs and help you maintain a project guide for your piece. Cost is $10 per session.

Private Lessons/Studio Time On-Demand: If you want to learn more advanced stitches, get help with stitch and/or fiber selection for new or old projects, or just get our undivided attention for help with your needlepoint, just call and schedule a private lesson. Cost is $20 for 30 minutes, $40 for an hour. 

Happy Stitching!

           Holly, Allison, Laura & Maryann