SNS 12 Months of Christmas with Kurdy Biggs - Quarter 2 (April/May/June 2022)
Welcome to the second quarter (April/May/June) of Kurdy Biggs' 12 Months of Christmas ornament series! Our class begins on April 15.Important class dates are as follows:April 15 – July 14 -- online class for second three ornaments. Future quarters will be announced throughout 2022. Eligibility for the fourth quarter bonus ornament will be based on purchase of all four quarterly class offerings.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS 12 Months of Christmas with Kurdy Biggs - Quarter 3 (July/August/September 2022)
Welcome to the third quarter (July/August/September) of Kurdy Biggs' 12 Months of Christmas ornament series! *Our class begins (hopefully) on August 1. Note that this is a delay due to supply chain issues.*Important class dates are as follows:August 1 – November 1 -- online class for third set of three ornaments. Future quarters will be announced throughout 2022. Eligibility for the fourth quarter bonus ornament will be based on purchase of all four quarterly class offerings.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS 12 Months of Christmas with Kurdy Biggs - Quarter 1 (January/February/March 2022)
Welcome to the first quarter (January/February/March) of Kurdy Biggs' 12 Months of Christmas ornament series! Our class begins on January 15.Important dates:January 15 – April 14 -- online class for first three ornaments. Future quarters will be announced throughout 2022. Eligibility for the fourth quarter bonus ornament will be based purchase of all four quarterly class offerings.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS 12 Months of Christmas with Kurdy Biggs - Quarter 4 (October/November/December 2022)
Welcome to the fourth quarter (October/November/December) of Kurdy Biggs' 12 Months of Christmas ornament series! Our class begins on 15. This quarter also includes our special bonus ornament, Christmas Whimsy.October 25 - December 31 -- online class for fourth set of three ornaments PLUS our bonus ornament.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Adagio with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to our Adagio class with Debbie Rowley!Adagio is a symmetrical design with complexity in every quadrant. The center features a Kitty’s double fan doubled (a double fan doubled surrounded by an additional double fan doubled, giving an intricate knotted look to the stitch). Working out from the center are right angle sprat’s heads, triangle Amadeus, four layered Jessicas over a ray stitch, interlocking Jessicas, and more fan stitches. There is lots of movement and intricacy in the design: a challenge for counted canvas stitchers.Stitches used: Kitty’s double fan doubled, layered Jessicas, interlocking Jessicas, triangle Amadeus, right angle sprats, plaited rays, pavilion diamonds, waffle, oblong criss cross rectangles, double herringbone, tied oblong crosses and diamond Rhodes.Important class dates for the Adagio class are as follows:UPDATE: Online class now begins TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1 - and will proceed for 8 weeks.(Was: August 3 – September 14 -- online class (8 weeks, one lesson per week))Class officially ends on September 14, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and followup.The picture shows our project, Adagio , which is the copyrighted property of Debbie Rowley, used with permission.
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SNS Angles with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to our Angles class with Debbie Rowley!Angles is a larger project, the design size is 10" x 10" square on 18 ct. pewter mono canvas. This project is recommended for more advanced stitchers and intermediate stitchers who are very comfortable reading charts. Students will also have access to a number of videos (15+) that Debbie has created to help you navigate these complex stitches.Teaching objectives: To encourage stitchers to achieve a natural stitching rhythm by learning how to execute complex stitches without constantly referring to the stitch diagrams; to work with different textures of cotton and metallic threads; exploring a monochromatic color scheme with a single accent colorAngles employs a variety of textures and fibers (pearl cotton, cotton floss, rayon floss, metallics, rayon ribbons and silk/metallic braids) in a grayscale color scheme with a single accent color. Students may change the accent color if desired. Students will also be encouraged to learn the mechanics of the stitches so that they can achieve a more natural stitching rhythm, less prone to errors and therefore more enjoyable. The instruction booklet alone is 145 pages, so there is LOTS of detail to assist you in stitching this project.Stitches used: Sprat's head, rice, Amadeus, Hungarian, laid stitches, Scotch, crescents, Milanese, layered upright cross, Rhodes, upright Point de Tresse, long armed cross, diagonal fern, Bargello, herringbone square, double fan doubled, eyelet, tear drop crescents, Amadeus, layered herringbone, upright waffle, Milanese pinwheel, double fan, several satin stitch patterns, 8 pointed star, double herringbone, Greek.The picture shows our project, Angles, which is the copyrighted property of Debbie Rowley, used with permission.
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SNS Angles Encore 2021 with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to the encore presentation of our Angles class with Debbie Rowley!Angles is a larger project, the design size is 10" x 10" square on 18 ct. pewter mono canvas. This project is recommended for more advanced stitchers and intermediate stitchers who are very comfortable reading charts. Students will also have access to a number of videos (15+) that Debbie has created to help you navigate these complex stitches.Teaching objectives: To encourage stitchers to achieve a natural stitching rhythm by learning how to execute complex stitches without constantly referring to the stitch diagrams; to work with different textures of cotton and metallic threads; exploring a monochromatic color scheme with a single accent colorAngles employs a variety of textures and fibers (pearl cotton, cotton floss, rayon floss, metallics, rayon ribbons and silk/metallic braids) in a grayscale color scheme with a single accent color. Students may change the accent color if desired. Students will also be encouraged to learn the mechanics of the stitches so that they can achieve a more natural stitching rhythm, less prone to errors and therefore more enjoyable. The instruction booklet alone is 145 pages, so there is LOTS of detail to assist you in stitching this project.Stitches used: Sprat's head, rice, Amadeus, Hungarian, laid stitches, Scotch, crescents, Milanese, layered upright cross, Rhodes, upright Point de Tresse, long armed cross, diagonal fern, Bargello, herringbone square, double fan doubled, eyelet, tear drop crescents, Amadeus, layered herringbone, upright waffle, Milanese pinwheel, double fan, several satin stitch patterns, 8 pointed star, double herringbone, Greek.Important class dates for the Angles class are as follows:Our encore class for Angles was originally planned to begin on January 5, 2021. Problems sourcing supplies means that our start date will definitely be pushed back. At present, we do not have a firm start date. Our intention is to use this group to keep you informed and we will begin class as soon as possible. We thank you in advance for understanding.(To be updated once supplies are available: January 5 through February 28, 2021 -- online class (8 weeks, one lesson per week))The picture shows our project, Angles, which is the copyrighted property of Debbie Rowley, used with permission.
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SNS Autumn Reflections with Kurdy Biggs
Welcome to Autumn Reflections - a needlepoint class with Kurdy Biggs of Threedles Designs and Shining Needle Society.Come join Kurdy on a journey stitching a stained glass designed piece. Your canvas will be line drawn so that we can move easily from segment to segment as we stitch this piece that is inspired by autumn in the mountains of the northeast. Our stitch library will encompass more than 30 different stitches and variations that will be completed using a variety of threads based around the Gloriana over-dyed silk floss called Autumn Arbor. Once the stitching is completed beads and crystals will be added for dimension and sparkle!The design size is a 9” circle and the project is stitched on 18-ct Santa Fe Sage (that’s the color) mono canvas. The project is line drawn onto your canvas so you can get right to the “fun part” of stitching. The cut size of the canvas is 15” x 15”. Kurdy provides lots of detailed charts and she suggests this project for stitchers who are intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential. Kurdy plans on two Zoom sessions to help answer any questions visually – one at the beginning to get you started and another mid-way through class.Important class dates are as follows:October 12 through November 30 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Beaded Bermuda Reef with Kathy Rees
Welcome to Beaded Bermuda Reef with Kathy Rees (Needle Delights) and Shining Needle Society!Create your own reef with a variety of threads, textured stitches, and beaded embroidery. Layers of threads and stitches create the triangular areas around the “reef” of beaded embroidery. Students will be given instructions to reproduce my beaded design area, but will also be encouraged to put their own spin on it.Important class dates are:February 10, 2023 – class begins; 4 lessons posted weeklyMarch 3, 2023– class ends, but classroom remains open at least until December 2023 for questions and pictures.Our class will include access to a Zoom session to assist you with the beading portion. This will also be recorded for later access. It’s not difficult, but it helps to learn Kathy’s tricks and tips. The beading is done after the stitching is complete, so it helps to have future access to this special lesson.
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SNS - Sheep May Safely Graze (AKA Bach's Sheep) - 2016 Ornament from Barbara Jackson
Here are the details for our 2016 ornament, Sheep May Safely Graze (AKA Bach's Sheep) --Barbara describes the inspiration for her latest creation:It's brrrr cold outside but our lovable sheep are snuggling down under their colorful patchwork blankets to safely graze the day away. Even the bird and bunny don't seem to notice the snowflakes drifting down from the sky. Business as usual for these critters! "Sheep May Safely Graze," a Cantata (No. 208) by Johann Bach, is an apt title that evokes calmness and joy. If you are not familiar with this charming melody be sure to look it up on YouTube!Our 2016 ornament includes an enticing assortment of traditional sampler stitches enhanced by the overdyed silk threads that will give everyone's design a slightly different look. Au ver a Soie silks and Gloriana overdyed silks will be your palette for this tiny design on 40 count linen. These sweet little sheep are guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. The finished piece is about 3" x 3". Your kit contains all the makings for this delightful design -- both stitching AND finishing. Barbara includes the green linen backing and thread for the cording and tassel -- no hunting for that perfect color match. Barbara's detailed instructions with lots of photos also make the stitching and finishing easy to understand and accomplish. Note that most of this is NOT in cross stitch. Barbara likes to mix things up.Original class timing: November 30 -- December 16, 2016
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SNS Banded by Bargello - a Mystery Project with Kathy Rees
Welcome to Banded by Bargello, a mystery class in five parts!Banded by Bargello is a new MYSTERY project in 5 parts from Kathy Rees of Needle Delights Originals and our class is offered through Shining Needle Society.Important class dates are:February 14, 2020 - class begins; lessons posted monthly. Yes, class STARTS on Valentine's Day! Lessons posted monthly at mid-month.June 30, 2020 - class ends, but classroom remains open at least until December 2020 for questions and pictures.Shining Needle Society offers a wide range of online needlework classes with nationally known teachers. We strive to bring you "the best of the best!"
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SNS Be of Good Cheer - 2021 ornament with Barbara Jackson
Welcome to Be of Good Cheer , the 2021 ornament on linen from Barbara Jackson.The weather is a bit chillier now and Santa is already checking his sleigh. Create a festive ornament using that jolly old fellow as the centerpiece. The perky cardinal, a favorite bird of winter, sits on Santa’s gloves for some chit-chat before Santa’s big day.The design is mounted on a wooden palette (included in your kit) made especially for this tenth edition of Barbara’s ornaments. The wood base measures 2 ¾” x 3 ¼” (without handle), a perfect size for your Christmas tree or basket fob. Lots of different stitches are used including Smyrna variation, mosaic, petit point, eyelet variations, and a bit of free form for Santa’s moustache. IMPORTANT NOTE: There is minimal, if any, cross stitch. Beautiful overdyed Gloriana silks, Au Ver a Soie’s Soie d’Alger, Glisson Gloss metallic and a small amount of DMC cotton floss create the design on Zweigart 36-ct cream linen. All stitching and finishing supplies are included in the kit, including the wooden palette and mounting materials for Santa.6” x 7” stretcher bars (not included) are highly recommended since stab stitches need to be used.Online class: December 8 – December 17, 2021
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SNS Beets with Jennifer Riefenberg
Welcome to the third design in Jennifer Riefenberg's Vegetable Series: Beets!Beets charm and glow with the warm violet red against the vibrant earth. Beets is the third, and final, in a series of root vegetables emerging in bright, warm colors from the summer earth following Carrots and Radishes. With Beets , we add another dimensional feature to the series with needlelace techniques for the beet tops. Continue lessons in working with color started in Carrots and moving around the color wheel as your garden grows. Another vegetable emerges from your garden – this time, it is Beets.Beets is approximately 5”x 7” (design size) stitched on white Congress cloth (24-ct). The cut size of the canvas is 10” x 12” and the project comes to you with the design partially drawn on for a confident placement of the elements. Jennifer recommends stretcher bars (10” x 12”, not included) for stitching the project.Your kit includes the printed instructions, the line drawn canvas, an assortment of overdyed, silk, metallic, cotton, wool threads including threads from ThreadWorx, Caron Impressions and Soie Cristale, Kreinik, Access Commodities, and more; as well as the beads.Class Timeline:*June 20 – July 22, 2022* – Beets online class, four lessons, 1 per week. Jennifer will also host several video sessions for Q & A via the “Go to Meeting” platform during the class period. We’ll skip the week of July 4 since so many tend to be out of town during that time. Note that we are setting up the classroom group EARLY for ease of communication.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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Blue Ridge Reflections with Kurdy Biggs
Welcome to Blue Ridge Reflections - a needlepoint class with Kurdy Biggs of Threedles Designs and Shining Needle Society.The design elements of Blue Ridge Reflections are based on Kurdy’s childhood growing up in the Blue Ridge. Throughout this design the stitches mimic various aspects of the region -- mountains, streams, flowers and sky all combining into a finished piece that resembles a stained glass design. Thirty different stitches will be completed using a variety of threads all based around the Caron Collection Appalachia over dyed silk floss. Students will create their own design by attaching circles, diamonds or squares, stitched separately, onto their finished design. A luscious group of silk and metallic threads (see list under “kit includes” below) is used to create your own personal masterpiece. The design size is a 9” circle and the project is stitched on 18-ct French blue (that’s the color) mono canvas. The project is line drawn onto your canvas so you can get right to the “fun part” of stitching. The cut size of the canvas is 15” x 15”. Kurdy provides lots of detailed charts and she suggests this project for stitchers who are intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential.Important class dates:July 7 through August 15 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Blue Ridge Reflections Encore 2022 with Kurdy Biggs
Welcome to Blue Ridge Reflections - a needlepoint class with Kurdy Biggs of Threedles Designs and Shining Needle Society.The design elements of Blue Ridge Reflections are based on Kurdy’s childhood growing up in the Blue Ridge. Throughout this design the stitches mimic various aspects of the region -- mountains, streams, flowers and sky all combining into a finished piece that resembles a stained glass design. Thirty different stitches will be completed using a variety of threads all based around the Caron Collection Appalachia over dyed silk floss. Students will create their own design by attaching circles, diamonds or squares, stitched separately, onto their finished design. A luscious group of silk and metallic threads (see list under “kit includes” below) is used to create your own personal masterpiece. The design size is a 9” circle and the project is stitched on 18-ct French blue (that’s the color) mono canvas. The project is line drawn onto your canvas so you can get right to the “fun part” of stitching. The cut size of the canvas is 15” x 15”. Kurdy provides lots of detailed charts and she suggests this project for stitchers who are intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential.Important class dates:October 12 through November 30 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Boo Hat with Toni Gerdes
Welcome to Boo Hat with Toni Gerdes!Boo Hat is stitched on two canvases which are then finished into this stand-up witch’s hat. Stitching buttons will be used for the “O’s” in Boo to add more dimension to the hat. These large wood buttons have 64 holes and can be stitched on; they are black and we will stitch a Jessica with beads on one button with green thread & the other will be a Waffle stitch with purple threads. Threads will include Silk Lamé Braid, over-dyed cotton, Kreinik metallics, and many others. The stitches will include old favorites, as well as a few surprises in this 3-D popper, topped with a fun bat embellishment at the top. This is an intermediate level canvas embroidery design on 18 ct. white mono canvas.Your kit includes 20” x 16”and 15” x 15” (cut sizes) white 18 count mono canvases with line-drawn design (pre-taped for you by Toni), threads as noted above , beads, embellishments, instruction booklet and needle case with needles. Student will supply 20” x 16” and 15” x 15” stretcher bars and usual stitching supplies. Please note that that this is a line drawn canvas, NOT a painted canvas design.Important class dates are as follows:April 1 through May 10, 2024 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Carrots with Jennifer Riefenberg
Welcome to Carrots with Jennifer Riefenberg!Carrots emerge in bright, warm colors from the summer earth in the first in our series of root vegetables. Use DMC Memory Thread to add dimension to the carrot tops and add some sparkle with bead embellishments. Learn new stitches, explore new threads, and enjoy working with exciting and unique color combinations.Carrots is approximately 5”x 7” (design size) stitched on white Congress cloth (24-ct). The cut size of the canvas is 10” x 12” and the project comes to you with the design partially drawn on for a confident placement of the elements. Jennifer recommends stretcher bars (10” x 12”, not included) for stitching the project.Your kit includes the printed instructions, the line drawn canvas, an assortment of overdyed, silk, metallic, cotton, wool threads including threads from ThreadWorx, Caron Impressions and Soie Cristale, Kreinik, Access Commodities, and more; as well as the beads.Important class dates are as follows:January 11 – February 8, 2022 -- Online class, four lessons, 1 per week. Jennifer will also host several video sessions for Q & A via the “Go to Meeting” platform during the class period.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Cashmere Santa with Janet Zickler Casey
Cashmere Santa is the latest in a series of more than 20 ornaments from Janet Zickler Casey. Did you know that Janet was the first teacher to teach for Shining Needle Society? It's become a tradition to stitch another one of these Santa ornaments and add to our collections.Here are the details:Cashmere Santa is the latest addition to a continuing line of Santa designs based on Polish glass Christmas ornaments. This ornament is stitched on 18ct. white mono canvas with a variety of rich and sparkling threads including Very Velvet, Ribbon Floss, Splendor Silk, wool, and Kreinik Metallics. Stitches and techniques used include basketweave, laid filling stitches, padded satin, a cable stitch pattern for the beard, as well as beading techniques.The kit includes all threads, attachments, line drawn canvas, and instructions needed to complete the project. The student will supply 8” x 10” stretcher bars as well as the usual stitching tools. The design size is approximately 6.5” x 4.5”.Our online class will begin Dec. 15 and we'll stitch through the holiday season. Note that due to delays in needed supplies, the start date has been pushed back to December 15. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
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SNS - Celestial Vision with Patricia Hartman
Welcome to our online class for Celestial Vision with Pat Hartman and Shining Needle Society!Pat provides lots of detailed charts and she suggests this project for stitchers who are basic intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential. Look at all the confidence you’ll gain doing those multi-step stitches! Pat has packed a lot of interesting stitching in this 6” x 6” design.Stitches include Crescent Stars, Overlapping Fan Flowers, several Rhodes and Eyelets, Mirrored Crescents, Stacked Chevrons, Sprat's Head, Diagonal Daggers, Layered Crescents, several different Jessica stitches, Amadeus Sprat's, Woven Triple Cross and others.More than twenty stitches are covered in five online lessons.Pat stitched her Celestial Vision on black Congress cloth but it can be stitched on white or easily converted to 18 count mono canvas if stitching on black or Congress cloth is a problem for participants. Design size is 6” x 6” on the Congress cloth.Important class dates are as follows:May 18 through June 30 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Christmas Bell Ornament 2023 with Barbara Jackson
Welcome to our Christmas Bell Ornament class with Barbara Jackson!This Christmas we are adding a lovely bell shaped ornament to the collection. Add a tiny brass bell and silky red ribbon to the bell shape and you have a wonderful heirloom in the making! Soie d’Alger, Gloriana silk, and a tiny bit of DMC will be used on 40 count Zweigart cream linen to create this exquisite design. Mosaic, petit point, Smyrna variation, double running stitch and French knots give lots of texture and visual interest to the project. Everything is included in the kit: linen, silks, needle, threads for cording, backing fabric, padding, cardboard bell shapes, hand-dyed Gloriana ribbon for bow, bell, and complete instructions for finishing this wonderful addition to your ornament collection. The finished bell will be approximately 3.25” tall.Class timing:Online class: November 6 – 22, 2023 (Be done before Thanksgiving!)
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SNS Christmas 2020 with Kurdy Biggs of Threedles
Welcome to Christmas 2020 - a three-dimensional needlepoint ornament from Kurdy Biggs!These bead-embellished ornaments measure approximately 4.5 inches long and 3 inches in diameter when finished as a 3-D ornament. The sparkle comes from 240 bicones (Swarovski glass beads) and other sparkly threads!There are six separate kite-shaped designs in the class (all included in your instructions) and you can use any three of the designs to make one 3-D ornament. The class kit includes sufficient supplies to make TWO complete 3-D ornaments in the same colorway.Important class dates are as follows:October 29 -- last day for registrationDecember 9 through December 31 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS - Christmas is Coming - 2014 Ornament from Barbara Jackson
Here are the details for our 2014 ornament, Christmas is Coming (and the Goose is getting fat) --Welcome to number THREE in Barbara Jackson's wonderful series of holiday ornaments. Our tradition continues with this year's offering, Christmas is Coming.Here are the details...Christmas is Coming – our 2014 Christmas ornament from Barbara JacksonFall is definitely in the air as our menagerie of country critters frolic over the hills. The textures are created with clever use of mosaic stitch (one of Barbara’s favorite stitches) and a “Smyrna variation” that Barbara developed. Since many of these motifs are worked in overdyed silks, everyone’s work will be slightly different. The mosaic stitch gives the hills a quilted feel; while Barbara’s other favorite stitch, petit point, add lots of details to the fauna and flora. Surprisingly, there is no cross stitch in this piece. The design is small and very doable – the finished pouch measures a petit 3¼” x 4¾” and with the handle, it’s 7” tall. This teeny tiny tote is a great place to hide a special gift and hang on your tree. Or, tuck in some aromatic cinnamon sticks and rosemary and suspend it from a cabinet knob in your kitchen. If you prefer a tree ornament, no problem – just add some stuffing and sew across the top seam. Detailed instructions will be given for making the teeny tiny tote and remember, finishing supplies for the tote are included in your kit for those last-minute finishes. (I can’t be the only one putting stuff together on Christmas Eve. LOL.)And don't let that 40 count linen scare you. The holes are easier to see than you might think. Good light and some magnification make this project manageable for most anyone. And if you want to go larger, just order the "instructions only" and you can enlarge the design to your heart's delight.Original Class timing:November 28 - December 19, 2014
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SNS Christmas is Coming 2021 with Barbara Jackson of Tristan Brooks Designs
Welcome to Christmas is Coming 2021 with Barbara Jackson of Tristan Brooks Designs.It is never too early to think about Christmas! Create an adorable stitching tray that reflects so many beloved holiday motifs. Our Christmas is Coming sewing set is worked on 36-ct cream linen with Au ver a Soie and Gloriana silks. The stitching covers all four sides and the inner bottom/tray. The outer sides are covered with a soft green French cotton (included in your kit) that is a perfect foil for the stitching colors. Comic book board (it’s acid-free) and flannel lend both stability and softness to the sides. The creation of the tray is easy and there are silk ribbon bows to conceal some of the clever structure. To hold your stitching supplies, there is a petite pincushion, a needlecase, a scissors fob and a darling wood thread keep to catch all those extra threads. The matching red Bohin “preemie” scissors are also included to complete the set. The tray base is 3.5” x 5” and the sides are approximately 2” tall. This is sure to become a family heirloom and a precious memory of your stitching expertise.Important class dates are as follows:UPDATE: September 22 – October 29, 2021 – online class (Class start moved back to this date due to supplies delays.)After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Circus Time for Dolores with Cindy Hambrick
A celebration for the beaders!!! Welcome to Circus Time for Dolores -- another shaped beadwork class by Cindy Hambrick.Our design is a Christmas ornament called Circus Time for Dolores. As you might guess, it was Dolores who inspired the name for the ornament. She looked at Cindy’s prototype and exclaimed “That looks like the ‘Big Top’ tent from a circus!” Cindy made a few modifications to accentuate the circus theme and this new pattern was born! The finished beaded ornament measures about 4” tall by 1.5” in diameter, not including the hanger or tassel. It measures about 7” tall with the tassel.The prerequisite for the class is a working knowledge of Tubular Peyote. The basic kit provided as part of the class enrollment includes the instructions and charts for two different versions - one with dots and one without. (See pictures at the end of this document to compare the styles.) The kit includes the beads, crystals, ribbon, tassel, needle and thread necessary to make one ornament with or without the dots.Important class dates are as follows:Class starts: November 22, 2021Class ends: December 10, 2021Cindy has planned a Zoom session toward the end of the class time period that will focus on the tassel, the strips and the assembly of the completed ornament (specific date to be announced). This session will be recorded for those who cannot attend the live meeting.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS - Cold Wind Doth Blow - 2015 Ornament from Barbara Jackson
Here are the details for our 2015 ornament, Cold Wind Doth Blow --Barbara describes the inspiration for her latest creation:This pastoral beauty is stitched entirely in silk floss and pearl metallic. It measures just over 3” square, a perfect size for 40- count linen. Many different stitches are used, including petit point (tent), mosaic, satin, eyelet, French knots, and Smyrnas. There is also room to personalize with your initials and date. Much of the stitching is with overdyed threads so the shading on your design will be truly your own! As usual, finishing will be discussed. The kit includes the jingle bells, backing board and backing fabric.Original class timing: October 26 - November 20, 2015
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SNS - Colonial Pineapple - 2020 Ornament from Barbara Jackson
Welcome to Colonial Pineapple 2020 - a holiday ornament from Barbara Jackson. This is number NINE in Barbara Jackson’s wonderful series of holiday ornaments.Barbara describes her latest creation:Pineapples were a favorite symbol of hospitality in the 18th century and were often seen as the crowning glory on the centerpiece of a dining table. Create a festive tree ornament or basket fob using the pineapple, crabapples and pears as your centerpiece. The design is mounted on pear shaped acid-free cardboard giving you a very distinctive ornament -- and the best news is that the cardboard is pre-cut and included in the kit! The finished piece will be 3 ¾” x 2 ¾” at its widest point. Lots of different stitches are used including queen, Smyrna cross variation, mosaic, eyelets, and French knots. Beautiful overdyed silks from Au Ver à Soie and Gloriana create the design on Zweigart 36 count cream linen. Precut cardboard will be used to create a beautiful pear-shaped ornament with felted wool leaves (also included in the kit) on top. Everyone’s project will look slightly different as these threads are hand dyed, but that’s part of the fun! Note that the boxwood in the picture comes from Barbara’s garden and is not included in the kit. J6” x 7” stretcher bars are highly recommended since stab stitches need to be used.Class timing:Online class: December 8 – December 18, 2020
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SNS Cosmic Explosion with Pat Hartman - 2022
Welcome to Cosmic Explosion with Pat Hartman!Cosmic Explosion is a fun counted geometric design that contains more than twenty-four stitches including Waffle, Chevrons, several different variations of Fans, Framed Oblong Cross Stitches, Crossed Broad Cross, Peaco*ck Stitches, some different Rhodes stitches, Smyrna, Leaf, Diagonal Leaf, Crescent Swirls, Amadeus, Diagonal Amadeus, Crescent Swoops, Layered Crescents and eyelets.This four-way design will give you ample opportunity to practice and perfect your technique! Threads include DMC Satin Floss, Rainbow Gallery’s Neon Rays and DMC stranded cotton floss. The design size is 8”x 8” stitched on 18-ct. black mono canvas. The cut size of the canvas is 13” x 13”.Pat provides lots of detailed charts and she suggests this project for stitchers who are basic intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential. Look at all the confidence you’ll gain doing those multi-step stitches! Pat has packed a lot of interesting stitching in this 8” x 8” design.Kit includes 13” x 13” 18-ct mono canvas in your choice of colorway. Threads include DMC Satin Floss, Rainbow Gallery’s Neon Rays, Kreinik braid, pearl cotton size 12 (partial ball as needed for design), and stranded cotton floss.Important class dates are as follows:January 11 – February 28, 2022 – online class UPDATE: Pat broke her wrist and things are moving more slowly. With that in mind, class will begin a week later and end a week later: January 18 - March 7, 2022. Thank you for your understanding.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Crazy Quilt with Jane Ellen Balzuweit
Welcome to our Crazy Quilt ribbon embroidery class with Jane Ellen Balzuweit!Crazy Quilt includes 12 flowers in various silk ribbon stitches, a bug and a metallic spider web -- all popular in crazy quilts. Four dividing stitches will be taught and students may decide which (or all) they wish to include in their project. The 6” x 8” design is stitched on moiré fabric with a muslin backing for stability. These are techniques in surface embroidery, but the techniques are applicable to other forms of embroidery, including needlepoint. Don’t let those sharp needles intimidate you! Jane Ellen plans 5 weekly Zoom sessions to help demonstrate these stitches. Zoom sessions will be recorded for those who can’t attend at the scheduled time.Your kit includes the moiré and muslin fabrics as stated above, and threads include Splendor silk floss by Rainbow Gallery, Iris and Glory Brazilian threads, silk ribbons in sizes 4mm & 7mm, and Kreinik braid (size 4). A variety of needles are used to create these flowers and your kit includes both straw (milliner’s) and crewel needles in several sizes.Crazy Quilt is suitable for beginner stitchers and up.Important class dates are as follows:May 13 through June 30, 2024 – online class (5 weekly Zoom sessions plus extra time for completion)After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Dali's Diamonds with Kurdy Biggs
Welcome to Dali's Diamonds with Kurdy Biggs and Shining Needle Society!Dali’s Diamonds is named for the bending lines in the center row of our three-tier diamond shape. To further enhance this unique middle row, each stitcher will be able to add a metallic paint of their color choice, thus making Dali’s Diamonds individualized and eye catching. Dali’s Diamonds is a counted canvas design and is stitched with a variety of overlapping stitches that include Sprat’s Heads and Wrapped Eyelet stitches. Dali’s Diamonds is stitched with Gloriana, Soie Perlee and Elegance silks, along with Accentuate metallics. Once the stitching is finished, beads and crystals will be added to add depth and sparkle to this distinctive 3-D piece. The finished ornament measures approximately 5.5” long and about 3.5” wide and 3.5” deep.Important class dates are as follows:October 23 through November 20, 2023 -- online class
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SNS Dare to Design 2021 with Orna Willis
Welcome to our inaugural session of Orna's Dare to Design class. Here are some important notes about the class:1. Class platform: The class will be in an invitation-only secret Facebook group, in addition to this easy-to-communicate Groups.io classroom. Orna offered this class in 2017 as a six-month Facebook class and it worked really well for the students. The ease of sharing pictures and commenting on them is essential for this class.2. Timing: Six months is a good time for the class. Our class begins July 6 and runs throughDecember 31, 2021. The first three months are busy, busy withsix lessons 2-3 weeks apart. Then it’s time to stitch on your canvas. IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an active class – at least for the first three months.
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SNS Dare to Design 2022 with Orna Willis
Welcome to our encore session of Orna's Dare to Design class. Here are some important notes about the class:1. Class platform: The class will be in an invitation-only secret Facebook group, in addition to this easy-to-communicate Groups.io classroom. Orna offered this class in 2017 as a six-month Facebook class and it worked really well for the students. The ease of sharing pictures and commenting on them is essential for this class.2. Timing: Six months is a good time for the class. Our class begins September 6 and runs through March 31, 2023. The first three months are busy, busy withsix lessons 2-3 weeks apart. Then it’s time to stitch on your canvas. IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an active class – at least for the first three months.Calendar note: We plan on taking the month of December off. It's just a very busy time of year for many people. It also allows time for catching up before the new year.
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SNS Divisions 2021 with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to Divisions 2021 with Debbie Rowley!*UPDATE: Note new start date of August 16 due to delays with supplies.*Divisions is a 12” x 12” square, stitched on 18 ct. eggshell mono canvas or 18 ct.white mono canvas. Debbie has created two set colorways (shown in the attached pdf) or create your own colorway. The project is recommended for intermediate to advanced stitchers and the ability to read a chart is a “must.” Debbie’s goal is to encourage stitchers to achieve a natural stitching rhythm by learning how to execute complex stitches without constantly referring to the stitch diagrams and her popular Zoom teaching sessions help to achieve that goal. This project features beautiful Treenway silks in four weights, so you’ll have the opportunity to explore a newer thread line.The original colorway of Divisions (Southwest colorway) uses Treenway Silks in four weights, supplemented with other threads (pearl cottons, metallic, rayon ribbons and metallic/silk braids), in a light turquoise, beige and light orange color scheme. The alternate color way is based on a Peaco*ck color scheme, using cottons instead of silks to reduce the cost of the kit. The project is divided into several distinct stitching areas, each with its own texture to add to the overall abstract geometric design. Debbie will emphasize the mechanics of each stitch, illustrating how the stitches are formed on the front and back of the canvas, so that stitchers can learn to stitch with fewer errors, stitching faster and more naturally.Stitches used include: Waffle, double fan doubled, jessicas, walnetos, crescents, battlement couching, bound cross, reverse laced wheels, fancy cross, Amadeus, rays, Brighton, Victorian step, double leviathan, woven ribbons, sword Amadeus, trellis cross, scotch with overstitching, hungarian, sprat’s head, triangle Amadeus, Rhodes, 8 trip herringbone, bunger and laid patterns.Class timing:August 2 through September 30, 2021 -- online class (8 weeks, one lesson per week; live Zoom sessions weekly (one daytime and one evening session per week, PLUS sessions are recorded for anyone who can’t make the scheduled time.)) PLEASE NOTE LONGER TIME ALLOWED BETWEEN SIGNUPS AND CLASS START. Supplies are taking longer and longer to arrive. We do our best to start on time!Class officially ends on September 30, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and followup.
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SNS Duality with Kathy and Jeanette Rees
Welcome to Duality with Kathy and Jeanette Rees.Duality combines the designing and teaching talents of Kathy and Jeanette Rees. Kathy and Jeanette are also daughter and mother.In our Duality class, students will stitch on 13"x13" mono canvas (18-ct) with a variety of threads in both solid and overdyed colors. Batik fabric will be attached to the canvas as well. Color manipulation is a large part of the class with the student learning how to control Watercolours (thread from Caron). Finished pieces will vary according to placement of color. The finished design size is approximately 8.5" x 8.5".Kathy and Jeanette are both popular for their color expertise. They have put together eight delicious colorways to entice you. Extra supplies packets are available to those of you who can’t choose "just one." Threads used include: Watercolours (2 colors), Wildflowers, pearl cotton, embroidery floss, Kreinik metallic braid, Elegance, Neon Rays and Splendor.Important class dates are:October 7 - class begins; lessons posted weekly, with a total of 4 lessons. November 15, 2019 - class ends, but classroom remains open at least until October 2020 for questions and pictures.
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Elegance Cubed - a needlepoint ornament from Kurdy Biggs
Welcome to Elegance Cubed with Kurdy Biggs and Shining Needle Society!Put together shimmering threads with a metallic bronze canvas and you have an elegant piece that folds up into a cube, hence, Elegance Cubed. Combine twisty stitches such as Crescents, Jessicas, Mistake stitch, Sprats Heads, and Plaited Rays along with iridescent white and pale gold threads from Rainbow Gallery and Kreinik to create a Fabergé inspired 3-D piece. Just because there is no such thing as “too much bling,” we will use beads and crystals in a variety of clusters to add depth and sparkle to complete the piece.Our finished cube measures 2” on each side and is stitched on 18 mono canvas.Important class dates are as follows:December 16 through December 31 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Fair Flowers Stitching Basket with Barbara Jackson and Kathy Neal
Welcome to Fair Flowers Stitching Basket with Barbara Jackson and Kathy Neal.This is a support group for students participating in the online class, Fair Flowers Stitching Basket with Barbara Jackson and Kathy Neal. Pre-registration for this class is now CLOSED.Class timing:September 16 through October 31 -- stitching portion of online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Fandango with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to Fandango with Debbie Rowley and Shining Needle Society. Registration for this class is now closed and this group is intended for the use of registered students.Fandango will teach you how to stitch fans, double fans, double fan doubleds, and variations with a thorough grounding in the nature of these fan stitches. Stitch much faster and with fewer errors when you understand the structure of these stitches. Learn to love and not fear these swirly stitches! Students will have the option of four color choices – grayscale with red accents, monochromatic, bold or pastel. We’ll stitch double fans, double fan doubleds, Kitty’s double fan doubled, and plaited rays, with double fan doubleds in different sizes and shapes. Fandango is a companion to Mostly Amadeus and Mostly Crescents. They make a VERY impressive display when hung together!Students will also have access to a number of videos (7) that Debbie has created to help you navigate these complex stitches. Additionally, Debbie will continue to offer her live Zoom classes weekly during class to help you with questions and new techniques. The plan is to also record at least one Zoom session per week for those who can’t attend during the scheduled times.Teaching objectives: to explore several sizes and shapes of Amadeus stitches, to encourage stitchers to develop a natural stitching rhythm and get out of dependency on the stitch diagrams.Debbie has designed Fandango for basic to intermediate stitchers. Four colorways are available – grayscale with red on pewter canvas, bold (orange, purple, turquoise on Aquamarina canvas), monochromatic (beiges to browns on eggshell canvas), or pastel (pale pinks, yellows, lavenders and blues on antique blue canvas).Design size: 4 1/4” x 12”, 76 x 216 stitches on 18 ct. mono canvas. Cut size of canvas: 10” x 18”.Important class dates for the Fandango class are as follows:October 18 – November 30, 2021 – online class (6 weeks, one lesson per week)Class officially ends on November 30, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and follow-up.
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SNS Fantasia with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to Fantasia with Debbie Rowley and Shining Needle Society!Fantasia, our newest offering from Debbie Rowley includes fans, fans and more fans, in an eye-popping color scheme on black canvas. The center motif is a large Chilly Hollow stitch, and fans are layered around the center, then accented with Amadeus stitches, more fans, crescents, Jessicas and Smyrnas. You will become a pro with these colorful twisty stitches as you create this dramatic design with Debbie.Here are the details:Kit contents:The kit contents include 18-count black or white (if student prefers) canvas with taped edges, cut size14” x 14”; Caron Collection Watercolours; DMC #8 pearl cotton and cotton flosses; Kreinik #8 and #12 Braids; size 22 tapestry needles.Students will need 2 pairs of 14” stretcher bars, tacks or staples, usual stitching supplies, laying tool.Design size is 8” x 8”, 180 x 180 stitches on 18 ct. mono deluxe canvas.Recommended for stitchers very comfortable with counting and reading charts.Our online class includes access to video stitch demonstrations, weekly lessons posted with diagrams, plus Zoom sessions on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. Central. (Zoom sessions are a bonus and not essential for taking the class; sessions will be recorded and added to the showcase of video stitch demonstrations for those who aren’t able to participate in the Zoom sessions.) Video stitch demonstrations illustrate the complex stitches, so stitchers can tackle something new without trepidation. Weekly lessons and Zoom sessions will provide additional information, and face-to-face time with Debbie to answer questions and offer more guidance. Printed charts and instructions come with your kit.Important class dates for the Fantasia class are as follows:May 10 through June 14, 2022 -- online class (6 weeks, one lesson per week; live Zoom sessions weekly -- sessions are recorded for anyone who can’t make the scheduled time. Lessons are on TUESDAYS.)Class officially ends on June 14, 2022, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and followup.
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SNS - Fields of Gold with Orna Willis
Welcome to Fields of Gold with Orna Willis!Fields of Gold is an intriguing blend of symmetry and free-form design. The project consists of four triangles which come together to form a diamond. The diamond is then wrapped in a beautiful frame of silk crescent stitches “dancing” around its edges. In each of the four triangles you will find interesting stitches that will challenge you. There are Crescents, Jessicas, weaving, couching, laying of threads, just to name a few of the skills learned in the class. With Orna’s guidance, each of these stitches will be broken down and dissected so that students will learn the tricks to bringing out the best in each stitch. You will learn tips that you will take on with you to any projects you stitch in the future. Orna recommends this project for intermediate stitchers and the ability to read charts is a must.This piece is stitched using 32 different threads, the vast majority of them being silk. The luscious threads have rich hues and clever overdyes, and they come to you from Gloriana (Princess Perle), Planet Earth, Access Commodities (Trebizond), Gumnut (stranded silk), and more! The colors are characteristic of Orna: bold and unique with dazzling combinations.Orna’s instruction guides are works of art in themselves. They are beautifully presented in color. As part of your kit you will receive a set of full color Master Charts that are laminated so that they stay in pristine condition for years to come.The design size is approximately 11.5” x 11.75” and the project is stitched on 18-ct mono canvas (cut size: 15” x 15”). The kit includes threads (32 of them!), canvas, and needles presented beautifully. All kits also come with color laminated Master Charts. Fields of Gold will be taught in 5 lessons. Each lesson will be accompanied by videos, written lesson pages, charts, photos and a 2-hour Zoom session.Important class dates are as follows:Class begins March 16.1st Class: March 16th at 1pm EST. Subsequent classes will all be at 1pm on the following dates: March 23rd, March 30th, April 6th and April 13th. The day before each class students will receive a zoom invite. PLEASE make sure to supply teacher with an email address that you check regularly. *If you’re not available to Zoom live at those times, the Zoom lessons will be recorded and link to recording will be provided.*After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS for SCR: Firecracker Needlecase with Cindy Hambrick
Welcome to the Firecracker Needlecase with Cindy Hambrick!This is a special class opportunity offered on behalf of the South Central Region (SCR) of the Embroiderer's Guild of America (EGA).SCR-EGA is pleased to announce our annual region-sponsored online class: Firecracker Needlecase. South Central Region member and teacher Cindy Hambrick created this very celebratory needlecase just for us!The Firecracker Needlecase is approximately 4 inches tall (with the plume on top) and about 1 inch wide at the base. It is created in Delica beads around a wood needlecase form. This project is recommended for beginning level beaders and up, and uses the Tubular Peyote technique. Each complete kit comes with the Delicas, Swarovskis and accent beads needed for the needlecase, and the wooden needlecase form. Step-by-step instructions with many detailed illustrations are included that show how to start these basic stitches and create the needlecase.Class Timing:Online class: December 1 – December 18, 2020Class ends: December 18, 2020 -- class officially ends, but online classroom remains open indefinitely for finishing up and sharing of pictures.
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SNS Friendship Hearts with Barbara Jackson
Welcome to Friendship Hearts with Barbara Jackson and Shining Needle Society!In this age of uncertainty, friendships can mean so much and what better symbol of friendship than a heart! Stitch a small token for a special friend that can hang on a basket, slip into a trinket box, use as a pin keep or even use as a bookmark. A tempting assortment of traditional sampler motifs and stitches are used to create three heart-shaped designs using 36-count Zweigart cream linen. A variety of threads are used, including Au Ver à Soie, Gloriana silk, and a bit of DMC. Your project might not look exactly like the picture as some of the threads are hand dyed, but that’s part of the fun! Finishing these shapes is made much easier with the pre-cut acid-free heart shapes and French backing fabrics included in the kit. 6” x 6” mini stretcher bars are highly recommended to mount your fabric as there is a lot of stab stitching to be done. Complete finishing instructions will be fully covered. Your friends will love these small gifts! And there is room to add discreet personalization. Each finished heart measures approximately 3.25” tall by 3.75” wide.The class kit includes the linen (3 pieces, 6”x6”), French cotton backing, pre-cut acid-free hearts, padding, threads, needles and instructions.These are complete kits including finishing supplies. Even the floss to make the cord loop attachment is included. You need only to add your stretcher bars and regular stitching supplies.Important class dates are as follows:May 16 – June 30, 2022 – online classIMPORTANT NOTE: Due to supply challenges class will begin on May 16 instead of May 9. We've also extended the class time by a week to account for the later start.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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Gay Ann Rogers Betsy Ross Classroom with Shining Needle Society
This is a classroom group for students stitching Gay Ann Rogers' Betsy Ross-themed projects. The intent is to serve as a supportive environment for stitchers -- to showcase your WIPs (works in progress) and a place to ask questions along the way. This is NOT intended to be a structured classroom situation.Enjoy and here's to fun with Betsy Ross in 2021!
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SNS Gage with Orna Willis
Welcome to Gage with Orna Willis and Shining Needle Society!*Important note: Our class start date has been updated to February 15. Supply chain issues continue to present challenges. We are setting up this classroom group now to communicate updates to all of you.*Needlework has been used throughout history as a way to recognize and honor special people. Additionally, artists/designers sometimes create works as a way to call attention to important causes – often creating special fundraising events to further support those causes. Gage was created especially by Orna in honor of Gage Harper. Gage is not likely a name known to you. Gage is the beloved son of Cece Stricklin, the talented dyer behind The Thread Gatherer line of threads. Sadly, Gage died by suicide in 2019. Orna was inspired to honor Gage’s memory with this project which also honors him by using many threads from The Thread Gatherer. Cece shared some memories and thoughts of Gage and that note appears at the end of this document. She also shares some insight on ways to support someone dealing with the aftermath of suicide, and importantly, how to help organizations working to prevent suicide. Cece, Orna and Shining Needle Society are all donating portions of our fees for this class to suicide prevention. If you would like to donate to this important cause, please see the suggested organizations at the end of this document. It would be a most appreciated way to honor Gage’s memory.In creating and designing Gage , Orna says “using the beauty of (Cece’s) threads to ‘speak’ of the beauty of her son has been deeply moving for me. I enjoy talking to her and learning about Gage. She is a very gentle and brave woman.” Our project honors Gage’s life with its vibrant colors and many intricate motifs. This counted geometric design will provide stitching challenges with several complex stitches. With Orna’s guidance, each of these stitches will be broken down and dissected so that students will learn the tricks to bringing out the best in each stitch. You will learn tips that you will take on with you to any projects you stitch in the future. Orna recommends this project for intermediate stitchers and the ability to read charts is a must.This piece is stitched using 39 different threads, all but one of them being silk. The luscious threads have rich hues and clever overdyes, and they come to you from Cece and The Thread Gatherer. The colors are characteristic of Orna: bold and unique with dazzling combinations.Orna’s instruction guides are works of art in themselves. They are beautifully presented in color. As part of your kit you will receive a set of full color Master Charts that are laminated so that they stay in pristine condition for years to come.The design size is approximately 11” x 11” and the project is stitched on 18-ct mono canvas (cut size: 16” x 16”). The kit includes threads, canvas and needles presented beautifully. All kits also come with color laminated Master Charts. Gage will be taught in 5 lessons. Each lesson will be accompanied by videos, written lesson pages, charts, photos. The class will also include one 2-hour Zoom session that will also be recorded for anyone who can’t make it at the scheduled time on March 1.Student will supply 16” x 16” stretcher bars and usual stitching supplies. Orna recommends Evertite ™ stretcher bars.Cost: $395 (Includes kit as described above, online instructions, SNS administrative fee, and US domestic mailing.) International students – please contact Orna for postage costs for your particular location. In Pennsylvania, the appropriate sales tax will be included on the invoice.Due to the complexity of sourcing the wide variety of threads, this project is available only with the purchase of a full kit.Important class dates are as follows:Due to the need for longer lead times to order and receive supplies, *class will begin February 15, 2023.* *Note that the class start date has been updated from our original planned start date of Feb. 1. Supply chain issues continue to present challenges.* There will also be a Zoom session on March 1st - Due to the updated class start, the Zoom session date may be revised. We will let you know in plenty of time to plan.
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Gay Ann Rogers Classroom with Shining Needle Society
A special place for those who love to stitch pieces designed by Gay Ann Rogers -- with the special benefit of the participation of the designer herself: Gay Ann!From Gay Ann:Welcome to my Shining Needle Society classroom.For all who enter here, come to play, to learn and to grow.A note about the photograph: In January 2007 at Callaway, Jennifer Taylor created a wonderful collage photograph using a small grouping of Gay Ann's projects. The photo she took is Gay Ann's favorite photo of her work.The Shining Needle Society (SNS) -- Mission Statement:To provide nurturing and inspiring opportunities for growth in the study of needlework, with the hope of continuing the legacy of embroidery art for future generations.About SNS:The SNS is a friendly, supportive group that seeks to provide connections for enthusiastic stitchers and the teachers who inspire them. Initial activities will be online support groups for exclusive or limited needlework classes.There are no dues for SNS and membership is open to interested stitchers.
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SNS God Bless Us Everyone - the 2022 ornament from Barbara Jackson
Barbara describes her latest creation:Tiny Tim will always live in our hearts as the lad who declared ”God bless us everyone.” It brings a smile to everyone’s face. And so, I decided to add it to this year’s Christmas ornament. A tempting assortment of traditional sampler stitches are used to add interest to this design, including eyelets, Smyrna variations, French knots, petit point, and mosaic stitch. Some stitchers ask, “Is this mostly cross stitch?” What you may think is cross stitch is mosaic stitch which provides additional density and texture. For threads, we have Au Ver à Soie, Gloriana silk and a dash of DMC floss to create the design on 36 count Zweigart linen. Precut acid-free board will be used to produce the oval shaped ornament. Everyone’s project will look slightly different as some of the threads are hand dyed, but that’s part of the fun!The finished ornament measures approximately 2.5” x 3.5”.Online class: December 6 – December 20, 2022
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SNS Harmony and Tranquility with Kathy Rees of Needle Delights Originals
Welcome to Harmony and Tranquility with Kathy Rees of Needle Delights Originals!Note that instructions for Harmony and Tranquility will be given in this classroom. Instructions for Kathy Rees' Serenity project (if you also signed up for that project) occur in a different classroom. We will stitch Harmony for the first four weeks and then follow with Tranquility for the second four-week period.Harmony and Tranquility :These geometric counted canvas designs use soothing colors, unusual stitches, and a variety of thread textures to create feelings of peace, harmony, and tranquility. Several metallics are sprinkled throughout to add sparkle and shine. Several different sizes of squares and rectangles are used to create movement while still experiencing calmness.The Harmony picture shows Kathy’s original color combination in “Monet’s Pond,” and there are four additional color options available. Kathy’s Tranquility design is pictured in the original “Marc’s April Mai” colorway. See pictures at the end of this document. Kathy also created colorways that coordinate with her Serenity colorways for those of you who may want to display the projects together. You may also choose your own colors by ordering the “instructions only” version if you prefer.Harmony and Tranquility are both counted designs stitched on 18-count mono canvas. Each measures approximately 6” x 10” (canvas is cut 10” x 14") – same dimensions as Serenity. Threads included are: Gloriana Silk Floss and Princess Perle, Vineyard Silk (2 colors), and a variety of Rainbow Gallery threads. Note that the kits for Harmony and Tranquility are meant to coordinate with Serenity, not replicate the threads in Serenity.Important class dates are:September 9 - class begins; 8 lessons posted weekly (4 lessons per project) We'll work on Harmony first, then Tranquility.October 30- class ends, but classroom remains open at least until September 2021 for questions and pictures.
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SNS - Hearts Are Fully Blest - 2017 Ornament from Barbara Jackson
Here are the details for our 2017 ornament, Hearts are Fully Blest --Barbara describes the inspiration for her latest creation:Join our Colonial couple as they decorate their home for the holidays! Stitched on 36-count cream linen, Gloriana and Soie d'Alger are the threads of choice for this familiar scene. An enticing assortment of traditional sampler stitches, enhanced by the overdyed threads, will give everyone's design a slightly different look. Taking a cue from 18th century samplers, petit point stitches are incorporated into many motifs to add extra dimension and crispness to all the animals and birds that always appear as the supporting actors for these flights into whimsy. Textures are created with clever uses of mosaic stitch and French knots to give depth and interest to the stitching. The lamb is particularly happy with his knotted rough fleece. And don't forget the Queen stitch Christmas tree! Adding to all of the festive goings-on, there is a sprinkling of beads and metallic thread for extra sparkle.Original class timing:November 20 -- December 15, 2017
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SNS Highland Circle with Kathy Rees
Welcome to Highland Circle with Kathy Rees of NeedleDelights Originals!Kathy Rees is known for her wonderful geometric designs. Her use of color and clever stitch choices has gained her a loyal following among stitchers. Her Highland Circle project adds an additional layer – quite literally – to the mix. The focal point of the project is a circle of batik fabric that is appliquéd to the canvas. The design flows from the colors in the fabric. A variety of stitches, including couching over laid silk chenille thread, are used to produce movement within the design. Threads include Gloriana silks, Vineyard Silks, DMC Pearl Cotton, Soie Cristal, and Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays, Water ‘n Ice, Neon Rays +.Highland Circle is a counted canvas (needlepoint) design stitched on 18-count mono canvas. It measures approximately 3.5” x 12” (canvas is cut 8” x 16").Important class dates are:October 25 – class begins; 4 lessons posted weeklyDecember 10– class ends, but classroom remains open at least until December 2022 for questions and pictures.
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SNS Holiday Candies with Cindy Hambrick
Welcome to our Holiday Candies online class with Cindy Hambrick and Shining Needle Society!About Holiday Candies :There are three themed sets of candies based on the same basic shape that works up to a "candy" of about 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Instructions will be included on how to start Tubular Peyote. Techniques used in this intermediate level project are Tubular Peyote and Herringbone. The kit for the class includes all Delica beads, satin balls, needle and threads, plus the instructions necessary to complete one set of three candies for your chosen theme: Fall/Halloween, Winter/Christmas or Spring/Easter. Each kit includes the specific pattern for its theme, so if you want to stitch more than one theme, you would purchase the class (with your first chosen theme) plus additional kits. The specific instructions for each theme are only included with the purchase of a specific kit.Important class dates are as follows:November 18 through December 13 -- online class (NOTE: This reflects a delay of one-week delay from our original start date.)After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Holly Jolly Santa with Janet Zickler Casey
Holly Jolly Santa is the lastest in a series of more than 20 ornaments from Janet Zickler Casey. Did you know that Janet was the first teacher to teach for Shining Needle Society? It's become a tradition to stitch another one of these Santa ornaments and add to our collections. Can you believe we're 12 years old?Here are the details:Holly Jolly Santa is the newest in a continuing collection of Santa head ornaments. This ornament is stitched on 18ct. white mono canvas with a variety of rich and sparkling threads including Very Velvet, Ribbon Floss, Splendor Silk, Fuzzy Stuff, and Kreinik Metallics. Stitches and techniques used include basketweave, laid filling stitches, padded satin, as well as attachment of beads.The kit includes all threads, attachments, line drawn canvas, and instructions needed to complete the project. The student will supply 9” x 11” stretcher bars as well as the usual stitching tools. The design size is approximately 6” x 7”.Our online class will begin Monday, Dec. 9 and we'll stitch through the holiday season. Holly Jolly Santa could be on your tree this year. (Well, maybe. But it could happen. At least one of you will do it!!! LOL.)Here's to another fun holiday stitching season with Janet and her darling Holly Jolly Santa!
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SNS - How Great Our Joy - 2018 Ornament from Barbara Jackson
Here are the details for our 2018 ornament, How Great Our Joy --Welcome to number SEVEN in Barbara Jackson's wonderful series of holiday ornaments. Our tradition continues with this year's offering, How Great Our Joy.Barbara describes the inspiration for her latest creation:It's brrrr cold outside but Christmas preparations are still going on as our "Santa" sneaks in the gifts. A tempting assortment of traditional sampler stitches are used to add sparkle to this design, including queen's stitch, eyelets, French knots, and mosaic stitch. Barbara uses lots of petit point to give meticulous details to all the frisky animals. Au Ver à Soie, Gloriana silk and a sprinkling of metallic gold create the design on Zweigart 36 count linen. Everyone's project will look slightly different as these threads are hand dyed, but that's part of the fun! 7" mini stretcher bars are highly recommended since stab stitches need to be used for many of the stitches. Make this a Christmas to remember!Original class timing:November 26 -- December 14, 2018
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SNS - I'm Melting with Janet Zickler Casey
Welcome to our I'm Melting class with Janet Zickler Casey and Shining Needle Society!“I’m Melting!” the Wicked Witch screamed as she sank slowly into a puddle. This is the newest in a collection of Halloween decorations that can either be used as ornaments for that spooky tree or as decorated cookies to play the ultimate trick or treat joke on an unsuspecting friend. Stitched on 18ct. white mono canvas, this ornament is stitched with a number of fun, funky threads including Burmilana, Splendor Silk, Kreinik Fluorescent Metallics, and Ribbon Floss. Techniques include learning to accomplish 3-dimensional canvas appliqué to create the pointed hat on top of the cookie. The finished ornament measures approximately 4.5” wide by 3.5” tall. Janet includes basic finishing instructions. It is possible to finish this yourself.Our class is scheduled to begin on Monday August 3. Due to supplies issues, we may need to push that start date back. We'll keep you informed here.
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SNS Indie Pop with Debbie Rowley of Debbee's Designs
Welcome to Indie Pop with Debbie Rowley of Debbee's Designs!Would you like to try and get a bit more creative with your counted canvas projects? Our newest offering from Debbie Rowley, Indie Pop, puts the stitcher in the driver’s seat! The center motif of a large irregular Chilly Hollow Stitch and composite ribbon bands are the same for each stitcher, but after that framework is in place the stitcher makes all the decisions. The project consists of four large areas, each with a background stitch, a border stitch and a large motif stitch. Select from eight background stitches, eight border stitches and eight large motif stitches to make a project that expresses your favorites – or stretch yourself and try something new! In addition, stitchers will decide which color and texture of threads to use for their project. All of this will be carefully guided so the stitcher can make informed choices, with extensive diagrams and instructions, suggestions for thread textures for the different stitches, and recommendations for color placements. Stitchers can choose from four distinct color ways—Coral/Lilac, Neutral/ Mauve, Autumn or Tropical.Threads included in the kits include Caron Collection Watercolours, DMC flosses and #8 pearl cottons, Rainbow Gallery Silk Lamé Braids, Neon Rays and Neon Rays+, and Kreinik #8 braids.Design size is 8” x 8”, 144 x 144 stitches on 18 ct. canvas; canvas cut size is 14” x 14”. Coral/Lilac and Neutral/Mauve is on eggshell canvas, Autumn is on sandstone canvas, and Tropical is on white canvas. Canvas will come with taped edges.Video stitch demonstrations illustrate the complex stitches, so stitchers can tackle something new without trepidation. Weekly lessons and Zoom sessions will provide additional information, and face-to-face time with Debbie to answer questions and offer more guidance.Important class dates for the Indie Pop class are as follows:January 12 through February 14, 2022 -- online class (5 weeks, one lesson per week; live Zoom sessions weekly -- sessions are recorded for anyone who can’t make the scheduled time.)Class officially ends on February 28, 2022, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and followup.
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SNS Keira's Lollipops
Welcome to our Keira's Lollipops online class with Cindy Hambrick and Shining Needle Society!About Keira's Lollipops:Keira’s Lollipops is another clever project from Cindy’s prolific imagination and was inspired by her granddaughters. This time, the muse was her granddaughter Keira, who just loves sweets. Whenever Keira and her little sister Natalie come to visit, Cindy likes to take them on an outing where she cannot help but spoil the girls (just a little bit) with some treats. What she has found is that those large lollipops you can get at truck stops like Buc-ee’s (their favorite) are perfect. The girls are only allowed to lick them -- no crunching allowed. Once they get home and start on other activities, the lollipops go into the trash, and the girls don’t really get that much sugar from such a big treat! Cindy created these calorie-free replicas just for fun.Important class dates are as follows:Class starts: September 15 – 5 weekly lessonsClass ends: October 16, 2020The class is composed of five lessons, with a new lesson posted to the SNS online group on Tuesday of each week. Each lesson will be accompanied by a Zoom meeting to help you see the techniques in action and ask questions in real-time. The meetings for a given lesson will be scheduled at two different times on Wednesday (day and evening) to try and accommodate as many schedules as possible.
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SNS Klimt Kimono with Toni Gerdes
Welcome to Klimt Kimono with Toni Gerdes and Shining Needle Society!Here are the details for our class:Gustav Klimt is known for his painting, The Kiss (1907-08), done during his Golden Phase. Toni’s kimono combines Klimt’s love of costume with elements of many other Golden Phase paintings including The Tree of Life (1905). Combining many silk and metallic threads, this “artist kimono” will be wonderful commemoration of a historic artist’s work. Threads include Rainbow Gallery Silk Lamé Braid, Fyre Werks & Neon Rays, Painters Threads, Gimp & Shimmer Ribbon, many silks, and overdyed metallics which create a beautiful intermediate level design on 18 count white canvas. Design size is 8 ¼” x 11 ½”. The design can be done as the original (a kimono), or as a rectangle (with explanation & permission).Kit includes 12” x 16” (cut size) white 18 count mono canvas with line-drawn design (pre-taped for you by Toni), threads as noted above, instruction booklet (121 pages) and needle case with needles. Student will supply 12” x 16” stretcher bars and usual stitching supplies.Important class dates are as follows:April 10 through May 13, 2023 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Little Bird and Berry Box with Barbara Jackson
Welcome to Little Bird and Berry Box -- a petite sewing set from Barbara Jackson!Our project includes:The box is only 3” in diameter but it holds a needle book featuring a spunky cardinal, one of Barbara’s celebrated strawberries with an embroidered felted wool top, and Bohin petite red scissors (included with the kit) with a charming fob attached. On top of the box is a puffy strawberry sampler design that will give you a place to plop your needles as you stitch. The box is already painted and waxed in a lovely shade of dark blue; you don’t have to do a thing but stitch! A beautiful array of silk is used on 36-count cream linen to create the darling accessories. Finishing is all by hand (no sewing machine needed) and instructions are given for everything.Now, for the stitching…the cover design features many interesting stitches such as mosaic, queen, Smyrna variation, and petit point (tent stitch). Most stitches are NOT cross stitches. It is worked on 36-count cream linen with mainly silk threads. Barbara guides you through all the finishing too with lots of step-by-step photographs.Important class dates are as follows:May 8 – May 31, 2023 – online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Little Pilgrim Hornbook with Barbara Jackson
Welcome to Little Pilgrim Hornbook with Barbara Jackson!*Important Note: Thank you for joining us for this second opportunity for our class. You are joining a class that is in-progress. All lessons are already posted and you can find them here:* *https://shining-needle-society.groups.io/g/Little-Pilgrim-Hornbook/files* Please feel free to ask questions and chime in, just like any other class. You will likely spur another student to get out their earlier project!Barbara’s newest project commemorates one of the youngest immigrants to arrive on the Mayflower in 1620. Mary More was a four-year-old indentured servant who sailed from England under very unusual circ*mstances and sadly, Mary died during the very harsh first winter at Plymouth Colony. Barbara’s choice of Mary as a subject for our project was influenced by her participation in stitching the Plymouth Tapestry, an on-going multi-year project being stitched at Pilgrim Hall.Barbara combined aspects of a traditional hornbook with sampler elements and created a charming tribute to Mary More. It’s quite sobering to realize that Mary’s short life occurred more than 400 years ago!Here are the details for Little Pilgrim Hornbook:Mary More had a truly short and tragic life. She was basically dumped onto the Mayflower by a father who didn’t want his children anymore. For a four-year-old that had to be scary! She made it across the ocean, only to die during the first winter. To commemorate this little Pilgrim, Barbara created a sampler in softly shaded silks that includes motifs typical of the 17th century – Mary’s timeframe. This sampler, worked on 40-ct. cream linen, is petite – only 3.5” x 3.5”. Our sampler includes a variety of stitches including double running, Smyrna variation, queen, petit point, four-sided stitch, and eyelets. The tiny sampler fits perfectly on a special hornbook designed to hold your threads. A small mayflower motif adorns the handle to gently remind us of the tenuous beginnings of this country.The sampler is stitched and mounted to an acid-free board which is then mounted to the hornbook. The kit contains 40-ct cream linen (cut size: 6” x 6”), silk threads, mounting board and padding, the hornbook, and complete instructions.Important class dates are as follows:After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Lovestruck with Kathy Rees of Needle Delights Originals
¤ Lovestruck ¤A Mystery in Five PartsNew from Kathy Rees/Needle Delights OriginalsWelcome to Lovestruck , a mystery project in five parts from Kathy Rees of Needle Delights Originals.Love is definitely in the air with Kathy Rees’ newest mystery project.Kathy’s mystery for 2023 is similar in size and format to some of her earlier mysteries and is stitched on eggshell 18-ct mono canvas. The design size is about 12” x 16” and the cut size is 16” x 20”. That’s a great incentive for finishing up an earlier mystery class and freeing up those stretcher bars to be used again! Kathy has created three colorways for this project: original (pinks, blues, and lavenders), a Christmas colorway, and a “neutral” which is greens, brick, & gold.Our class begins on April 27, 2023 and lessons will be posted every four weeks (versus once a month) through August 2023 – five lessons in all. Class remains open for help and sharing after all lessons are posted.
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SNS Mackintosh Rose Kimono with Toni Gerdes
Here are the details for Toni’s The Mackintosh Rose Kimono:Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s famous Rose design has been depicted many ways. Come join this class to create a beautiful Mackintosh Rose Kimono from Toni’s Artists Kimono Series. The stained glass window motif will be fashioned by exploring several different techniques including stretching and couching Wire Lace, stitching on top of the first layer with a beautiful green/black shimmer metallic Sparkle Rays and Bijoux, and using stitches to create transparency. Using Planet Earth silks, Dinky-Dyes Hand dyed silks, Flair, Bijoux, Sparkle Rays, and more, this intermediate level design will come to life on an 18ct. white mono canvas.The design size is approximately 8” x 11.5” and the project is stitched on 18-ct white mono canvas. The cut size of the canvas is 12” x 16”. Toni finished her Kimono as a flat-backed piece (like a flat-backed ornament) mounted on a fabric mat and framed. (Note: Materials for finishing are NOT included in the class kit.) Toni provides lots of detailed charts and she suggests this project for stitchers who are basic intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential.Important class dates are as follows:April 12 through June 18 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Magic Moment 2021 with Pat Hartman
Welcome to our Magic Moment class with Pat Hartman!Please note that our class start has been delayed to June 7. (It was to start on May 17.) Kit supplies are still delayed and we hope to have everything here soon. By setting up the class now, we have a way to keep you all informed of our progress. We greatly appreciate your understanding.Magic Moment is a fun counted geometric design that contains more than two dozen stitches including Waffle, Oval Amadeus, Diagonal Sprat’s Head, Mirrored Crescents, Tied Triple Leviathan, Triangle Jessicas, Double Herringbone, Filled Crescent Squares, Layered Opposing Crescents, Smyrnas, Rhodes, Fans and much more. This four-way design will give you ample opportunity to practice and perfect your technique! Threads include Caron’s Waterlilies (a silk thread), Kreinik braid, pearl cotton, DMC Satin Floss, Rainbow Gallery’s Neon Rays and Fyre Werks and DMC stranded cotton floss. The design size is 8”x 8”.Magic Moment is stitched on 18-ct mono canvas. (I mention this for those of you who may have been hesitant about earlier projects stitched on Congress cloth (24-ct). This one is easier to see!) The model colorway is Turquoise with Soft Purple on ecru canvas. Pat has also created colorways in Periwinkle with Peach on ecru 18-ct canvas or Fuchsia with Slate Blue on black 18-ct canvas. (Tip: If you have trouble seeing the holes on black canvas, put a white or red cloth in your lap under your stitching frame. The holes will be much easier to see.) If you want to stitch from stash, the instructions include a complete list of supplies used in Pat’s model, so you can match colors, or you can be creative and choose your own colors. Just choose the “instructions only” option when ordering.Pat provides lots of detailed charts and she suggests this project for stitchers who are basic intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential. Look at all the confidence you’ll gain doing those multi-step stitches! Pat has packed a lot of interesting stitching in this 8” x 8” design.
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SNS Menagerie with a Kimberly Design
Welcome to Menagerie - a painted canvas exploration with a Kimberly Design!Menagerie is a hand-painted canvas project. The design size is approximately 7.25” by 9.25” and the cut size of the pewter-colored (pale gray) canvas is 12” x 14”. The eleven weekly lessons (each covering a section of the canvas) cover topics including:1) smooth spider & bullions2) gold work & string art3) string art with silk gimp4) sequins5) messy basketweave6) layered stitches with twisted chain7) couched silk gimp and Turkey tufting8) leaf9) circular Jessica and Beads10) random lazy Daisy & cast on bullions11) finishing the edges of the canvas and mounting for framingThe kit for this project is also an exploration of many different threads and materials. (See picture at the end of this document.) Materials include silks (Soie 100/3, Soie Perlee, silk-wrapped gimp, Color Dreams Twisted Silk Perle, Splendor, Petite Silk Lamé Braid, Elegance, Silk Ribbon), gold threads (Gilt Bright Check), beads and beading threads, sequins, and miscellaneous specialty threads (Floche, Fuzzy Stuff, Mandarin Floss and Neon Rays) and color-coordinated felt. The kit also comes with a printed stitch guide and the 11 recorded online video lessons. You can also ask questions via email via our regular Groups.io classroom set-up. If you need stretcher bars or tacks, those are available from Bedecked and Beadazzled too.Menagerie is suitable for intermediate stitchers and up, but even a novice can work his/her way through the project with Kimberly’s detailed directions and videos.Important class dates are:June 13, 2022 - class begins; lessons posted weekly with access to video lessons any time, with a total of eleven lessons. (Please note that lessons are already recorded for editing and ease of use. There is no live or Zoom video component with this class. Questions are answered via email within our Groups.io classroom group.) The weeks of July 4 and September 5 (Labor Day) will be skipped due to vacations.September 16, 2022 - class ends, but classroom remains open at least until March 31, 2023 for questions and pictures.
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SNS - Merrily, Merrily - 2012 Ornament from Barbara Jackson
Here are the details for our 2012 ornament - the first in the series, Merrily, Merrily --Merrily, Merrily - a Christmas ornament from Barbara Jackson -- Barbara writes:"Scampering bunnies on a crisp winter morn form the backdrop for a clever studyof stitches on 40 count linen. In this exercise, Gloriana silk is workedbrilliantly to create crisply formed stitches with the variegation of the silkgiving it that extra wow factor."Traditional sampler stitches are enhanced by emphasis on stitch direction andcolor value placement. Design segments with multiple repeats of eyelets, queenstitches or tent stitches are guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. Afluttering of snowflakes in metallic gold adds that extra sparkle that raisesthis undertaking to masterpiece status.Original class timing: November 30 - December 21, 2012
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SNS Merry and Bright with Barbara Jackson
Welcome to Merry and Bright with Barbara Jackson and Shining Needle Society!IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to an unexpected supply issue with the basket handles, the class start is being delayed to September 28. There was a shortage of wood for the basket handles with the supplier.What an adorable holiday basket design fresh from Barbara’s prolific needle! Our 3” (diameter) basket is just the right size for a stash of chocolate holiday kisses or use it for an ort (thread snippets) container in your stitching area. The handmade basket is made especially for Barbara by Janice Card, a master maker of Nantucket baskets. You may have admired Janice’s work at the Celebration of Needlework events.Nothing says Christmas like the arrival of the family Christmas tree! And as you decorate it with garlands and beaded fripperies, you can always sneak a bit of chocolate from the basket. To keep up your energy, of course! The candy basket is no trifle – it’s a handmade 3” Nantucket basket from Janice Card who lives near Cape Cod. Janice painstakingly creates each basket on a wooden mold using tiny reed weavers. The handles are cherry and are attached with bone knobs. Now, for the stitching…the cover design features many interesting stitches such as mosaic, queen, Smyrna variation, and petit point (tent stitch). The stitches are not cross stitches and the variety of stitches that Barbara uses provides a wonderful texture to the design. It is worked on 36-count cream linen (cut size: 7” x 7”) with mainly silk threads. The design is turned into a cover that fits snuggly on the top of the basket. A puffy inner circle cleverly keeps the cover from slipping off the top of the basket. (Instructions for doing this are included in the kit. See pictures below. ) All the essentials are included in the kit, including the basket, linen, threads, beads and metallic braid, backing board, calico for underside of the lid, needles, and instructions. Make this sweet basket the first thing you bring out for Christmas this and every year!Important class dates are as follows:September 28 – October 31, 2022 – online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS - Mostly Amadeus with Debbie Rowley of Debbee's Designs
Welcome to Mostly Amadeus with Debbie Rowley of Debbee's Designs!Mostly Amadeus is the one of a series of projects focusing on many iterations of one type of stitch. Amadeus stitches are twisty stitches most commonly associated with Jean Hilton. This project explores round, triangle, arrow, dagger, and heart shaped Amadeus stitches, with additional stitches to complete the design. Debbie has designed Mostly Amadeus for basic to intermediate stitchers. Four colorways are available – grayscale with red on pewter canvas, bold (orange, purple, turquoise on Aquamarina canvas), monochromatic (beiges to browns on eggshell canvas), or pastel (pale pinks, yellows, lavenders and blues on antique blue canvas). The original Mostly Amadeus colorway coordinates beautifully with the original Angles colorway.Stitches used: Amadeus stitches—round, triangle, heart, dagger, arrowhead, open triangle, oblique; fan vaulting, round Rhodes, triple leviathan, fancy cross, waffle, irregular eyelet, tied double cross.Design size: 4 1/4” x 12”, 76 x 216 stitches on 18 ct. mono canvas. Cut size of canvas: 10” x 18”.Students will also have access to a number of videos (9) that Debbie has created to help you navigate these complex stitches. Additionally, Debbie will continue to offer her live Zoom classes weekly during class to help you with questions and new techniques. The plan is to also record at least one Zoom session per week for those who can’t attend during the scheduled times.Teaching objectives: to explore several sizes and shapes of Amadeus stitches, to encourage stitchers to develop a natural stitching rhythm and get out of dependency on the stitch diagrams.Important class dates for the Mostly Amadeus class are as follows:January 5 through February 28, 2021 -- online class (8 weeks, one lesson per week)Class officially ends on February 28, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and followup.
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SNS Mostly Crescents with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to Mostly Crescents with Debbie Rowley and Shining Needle Society. Registration for this class is now closed and this group is intended for the use of registered students.Mostly Crescents is the one of a series of projects focusing on many iterations of one type of stitch. Crescent stitches are twisty stitches most commonly associated with Jean Hilton. All crescents are stitched the same way, and this project explores several different sizes and shapes of crescents. Learn how to stitch these Hilton stitches without constant referring to stitch diagrams, to stitch faster and with greater ease. Students will have the option of four different color ways – grayscale with red accents, monochromatic, bold or pastel. How many variations of crescents can we fit into one project? Some of the crescents include nautilus crescents, crescents with a tail, layered crescents, teardrop crescents, infinity crescents and fleur de lis crescents, along with other crescent shapes. The project is accented with other stitches like waffle stitches and fans. This project can be stitched as companion to Mostly Amadeus and Fandango.Debbie has designed Mostly Crescents for basic to intermediate stitchers. Four colorways are available – grayscale with red on pewter canvas, bold (orange, purple, turquoise on Aquamarina canvas), monochromatic (beiges to browns on eggshell canvas), or pastel (pale pinks, yellows, lavenders and blues on antique blue canvas).Design size: 4 1/4” x 12”, 76 x 216 stitches on 18 ct. mono canvas. Cut size of canvas: 10” x 18”.Students will also have access to a number of videos (13) that Debbie has created to help you navigate these complex stitches. Additionally, Debbie will continue to offer her live Zoom classes weekly during class to help you with questions and new techniques. The plan is to also record at least one Zoom session per week for those who can’t attend during the scheduled times.Teaching objectives: to explore several sizes and shapes of crescent stitches, to encourage stitchers to develop a natural stitching rhythm and get out of dependency on the stitch diagrams.Important class dates for the Mostly Crescents class are as follows:October 18 – November 30, 2021 – online class (6 weeks, one lesson per week)Class officially ends on November 30, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and follow-up.
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SNS Mostly Herringbone with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to Mostly Herringbone with Debbie Rowley!Mostly Herringbone joins five other projects based on a single stitch: Mostly Amadeus, Mostly Jessicas, Mostly Crescents, Mostly Walnetos and Fandango. Like the other projects, Mostly Herringbone is the same size (4” x 12”) and shape, and available in four different color ways: Bold on Aquamarina canvas, Grayscale on pewter canvas, Monochromatic on eggshell canvas and Pastel on Antique Blue canvas.Stitches used in Mostly Herringbone: Herringbone, double herringbone, interlaced herringbone, stacked herringbone, herringbone gone wrong, herringbone squares, reverse herringbone square, herringbone stars, herringbone leaves, circular herringbone, 6 trip herringbone.Resources for the class include weekly Zoom sessions for 6 weeks, video stitch demonstrations (13), extensive printed instructions with diagrams (82 pages), and weekly lessons for the 6 weeks. Zoom sessions are recorded for additional reference and for those who can’t attend at the scheduled time.Important class dates for the Mostly Herringbone class are as follows:*January 9 (week of) through February 13, 2024 -- online class (6 weeks, one lesson per week) - IMPORTANT NOTE: Class start is delayed a week (originally was week of January 2) since Debbie is still waiting on supplies for several of the colorways.*Class officially ends on February 16, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and follow-up.
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SNS Mostly Jessicas with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to Mostly Jessicas with Debbie Rowley!Jessicas - the stitch some of us love, and some of love to hate! This twisty stitch is attributed to Jean Hilton, and can be any size and shape. Need a circle? Jessica! Need a triangle? Again, Jessica! Need a square or rectangle or parallelogram? Jessica! Mostly Jessicas examines the structure of this stitch so you can stitch with ease and confidence, no matter what size, shape or thread. This project has round, square, triangle, rhombus, parallelogram, star and diamond Jessicas, with layered Jessicas and partially layered Jessicas. Smyrnas, Rhodes, waffles and eyelets complete the design.Choose from one of four colorways:• Bold - orange, turquoise and purple threads on aquamarine canvas• Grayscale - shades of gray with red accents on pewter canvas• Monochromatic - shades of beige to brown on eggshell canvas• Pastel - pale shades of blue, pink, yellow and lavender on antique blue canvasMostly Jessicas is a companion to Mostly Amadeus , Mostly Crescents , Fandango and Mostly Walnetos.The project is 4 ¼” x 12”, 76 x 216 stitches on 18 ct. mono canvas.Important class dates for the Mostly Jessicas class are as follows:Now through November 28, 2022 -- registration openNovember 28, 2022 -- last day for registration (Monday AFTER Thanksgiving)January 16 (week of) through February 28, 2023 -- online class (6 weeks, one lesson per week)Class officially ends on February 28, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and followup.
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SNS Mostly Walnetos with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to Mostly Walnetos with Debbie Rowley!Mostly Walnetos is the one of a series of projects focusing on many iterations of one type of stitch. Debbie asks, “Do walnetos strike fear into your stitching heart? They needn’t! This twisty stitch can be a real show-stopper for your projects, once you have mastered it! Walnetos are a twisty stitch developed by Jean Hilton, and can be a variety of different sizes and shapes. For Mostly Walnetos , we’ll stitch square and diamond shaped walnetos, walnetos over walnetos, big ones, little ones, medium sized ones - a thorough examination of walnetos! We complete the design with Smyrnas, leviathan, Rhodes, rice, fern, tied waffles, Milanese pinwheel and round Rhodes.”Choose from one of four colorways:• Bold - orange, turquoise and purple threads on aquamarine canvas• Grayscale - shades of gray with red accents on pewter canvas• Monochromatic - shades of beige to brown on eggshell canvas• Pastel - pale shades of blue, pink, yellow and lavender on antique blue canvas (shown on previous page)Mostly Walnetos is a companion to Mostly Amadeus , Mostly Crescents , Fandango and Mostly Jessicas.Design size: 4 1/4” x 12”, 76 x 216 stitches on 18 ct. mono canvas. Cut size of canvas: 10” x 18”.Important class dates for the Mostly Walnetos class are as follows:January 16 (week of) through February 28, 2023 -- online class (6 weeks, one lesson per week)Class officially ends on February 28, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and followup.
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SNS - Natalie Shea's Goodie Stand with Cindy Hambrick and Shining Needle Society
Welcome to our Natalie Shea's Goodie Stand online class with Cindy Hambrick and Shining Needle Society!Today we have another fun project for our beading enthusiasts! So many of you enjoyed – and finished! – Cindy Hambrick’s recent beading projects. Natalie Shea’s Goodie Stand is another clever project from Cindy’s prolific imagination. Cindy says this project was inspired by her youngest grandchild, Natalie Shea, who kept trying to stick candy canes and pencils in various beaded containers she had displayed around the house. Cindy decided to make a special "goodie stand" just for her granddaughter. One thing led to another, and now Natalie Shea has a beaded stand for Holiday Candy Canes, Halloween Pencils and, just in time for the Fourth of July, she now has one for Patriotic Sparkles.The Goodie Stands are created in Delica beads with additional accent beads around a 1½” diameter weighted base. The Holiday Candy Cane stand is 2 ½” tall, the Halloween Pencil stand is 3 1/2” tall and the Patriotic Sparkles stand is 3” tall.This project is recommended for beginning level beaders, and uses the Tubular Peyote technique. Each theme has its own pattern, instructions and specific kit; however, since the construction technique is similar all three stands will be taught in the same online classroom.Each complete kit comes with the Delicas, Swarovskis and mini-fringe beads needed for the stand, and weight for the base. Step-by-step instructions with many detailed illustrations are included that show how to start these basic stitches and create the stand. The pencils, sparklers and candy canes are not included in the kits.Please note that due to the need for specific supplies, this project is only available with the purchase of a kit.Important class dates are as follows:June 1 through June 30 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Nomi's Dragons with Orna Willis
Welcome to Nomi's Dragons with Orna Willis and Shining Needle SocietyNomi’s Dragons brings to life creatures from a magical world with the use of complex stitches and intriguing threads; woven ribbons, laid overdyes, smooth crescents and layered Jessicas. With Orna’s guidance, each of these stitches will be broken down and dissected so that students will learn the tricks to bringing out the best in each stitch. You will learn tips that you will take on with you to any projects you stitch in the future. Orna recommends this project for intermediate stitchers and the ability to read charts is a must.This piece is stitched using more than 50 different threads, many of them being silk. The luscious threads have rich hues and they come to you from Gloriana (Princess Perle), Planet Earth, Access Commodities (Trebizond), Gumnuts (stranded silk), Stef Francis (stranded silk), Treenway Silks, and more! The colors are characteristic of Orna: bold and unique with dazzling combinations.Orna’s instruction guides are works of art in themselves. They are beautifully presented in color. As part of your kit you will receive a set of full color Master Charts that are laminated so that they stay in pristine condition for years to come.The design size is approximately 11.25” x 7.75” and the project is stitched on 18-ct mono canvas (cut size: 16” x 13”). The kit includes threads (more than 50 of them!), canvas, and needles presented beautifully. All kits also come with color laminated Master Charts. Nomi’s Dragons will be taught in 5 lessons. Each lesson will be accompanied by detailed written lesson pages, charts, videos, and photos. In addition there will be two Zoom sessions.Students will supply 16” x 13” stretcher bars and usual stitching supplies. Orna recommends Evertite ™ stretcher bars.UPDATE: Class now begins April 20, 2022.
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SNS - Peace on Earth - 2013 ornament from Barbara Jackson
Here are the details for our 2013 ornament, Peace on Earth --Welcome to number TWO in Barbara Jackson's wonderful series of holiday ornaments. Our tradition continues with this year's offering, Peace on Earth.Peace on Earth -- a Christmas ornament from Barbara Jackson -- Barbara writes:"Curious birds and a busy squirrel grace the branches of a tree growing in the fields where the shepherd keeps watch over his grazing sheep and one scampering bunny."Taking a cue from 18th century samplers, petit point stitches are incorporated into many motifs to add extra dimension and crispness to all the activity.Moving things along are eyelets, mosaic stitch, French knots and Smyrna variations.The soft variegation of the threads will add gentle surprises to each student’s work. Your little masterpiece will be really your own! This is a wonderful exercise in silks, including the new 12-strand Tudor Silk from Gloriana."The finished design is 3” x 3”, a perfect size for a little excursion into 40-count linen.It is highly recommended this design be worked on a frame. (6” x 6” mini stretcher bars are perfect!) As usual, finishing will be discussed, particularly how the cording and tassel were created.Original class dates: November 29 - December 20, 2013
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SNS Peg's Lantern with Cindy Hambrick and Shining Needle Society
Welcome to our Peg's Lantern online class with Cindy Hambrick and Shining Needle Society!Cindy’s lantern design is created in Delica beads and Swarovski crystals to make a wonderful ornament. It comes in three "gem" colors: Ruby Red (DB 602), Emerald Green (DB 605) and Amethyst Purple (DB 1345). The complete kit comes with the Delicas and Swarovski beads needed to complete one ornament and detailed instructions, plus enough needles, thread and stiffener for up to three total ornaments. Additional bead packets are available.This project is recommended for beginning level beaders, and uses Tubular and Flat Peyote stitches.Important class dates:April 20 through June 12 -- online classNOTE NEW, EARLIER START DATE! Cindy was able to get everything ordered, kitted and mailed early, so we thought you'd like the opportunity to start stitching.
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SNS Plimoth Mini Hornbook with Barbara Jackson
Welcome to our Plimoth Mini Hornbook class with Barbara Jackson!Barbara’s Plimoth Mini Hornbook design measures a mere 2.25 inches by 2.75 inches, not including the hornbook. Barbara created this tiny hornbook to commemorate the Pilgrims coming to America using traditional sampler motifs with an array of colorful threads. Worked on 36 count cream Zweigart linen, a tempting assortment of sampler stitches are used to add interest to this design, including eyelets, queen stitch, Smyrna variations, petit point, double running, and mosaic stitch. The project is stitched mainly with silk threads (Gloriana and AVAS,) and a tiny bit of DMC will all be used in your needle. When finished, the hornbook makes a perfect addition to the side of a basket or hanging from a door knob. Barbara uses hers as a needle keep in her favorite stitching basket.The sampler is stitched and mounted to an acid-free board which is then mounted to the cherry-stained (color) hornbook. The kit contains 36-ct cream linen (cut size: 6” x 6”), silk threads, mounting board and padding, the hornbook, and complete instructions.Important class dates are as follows:March 4 – March 31, 2024 – online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Radishes with Jennifer Riefenberg
Welcome to the second design in Jennifer Riefenberg's Vegetable Series: Radishes!Radishes radiate with deep, summer reds. Radishes is the second in a series of root vegetables emerging in bright, warm colors from the summer earth; following Carrots , a fun and colorful design. Radishes adds new dimension with stumpwork techniques for the radish tops and gold paillettes for a rich sparkle and unique look. Continue lessons in working with color started in Carrots and moving around the color wheel as your garden grows. Join us in planting another row in our garden, this time: Radishes.Radishes is approximately 5”x 7” (design size) stitched on white Congress cloth (24-ct). The cut size of the canvas is 10” x 12” and the project comes to you with the design partially drawn on for a confident placement of the elements. Jennifer recommends stretcher bars (10” x 12”, not included) for stitching the project.Your kit includes the printed instructions, the line drawn canvas, an assortment of overdyed, silk, metallic, cotton, wool threads including threads from ThreadWorx, Caron Impressions and Soie Cristale, Kreinik, Access Commodities, and more; as well as the beads and paillettes.Class Timeline:May 23 – June 20, 2022 – Radishes online class, four lessons, 1 per week. Jennifer will also host several video sessions for Q & A via the “Go to Meeting” platform during the class period. *NOTE:* This represents a one-week delay from our original timeframe. Supply chain issues for needlework continue to cause delays. Some of our manufacturers are running at 3 month lead times or more.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Rainbow Inchies with Kathy Rees
Welcome to Rainbow Inchies with Kathy Rees and Shining Needle Society!Rainbow Inchies is fresh from the prolific needle of Kathy Rees and never before available anywhere! Kathy is known for her wonderful geometric designs. Her use of color and clever stitch choices has gained her a loyal following among stitchers. This project will captivate you!It’s so much fun to experience the joy of completing each of the inchies “boxes” as you progress through the project. Rainbow Inchies would also make an ideal travel project since there are very few threads that need to be laid – only the gray inner box borders are laid threads. It’s a manageable size for travel too with a design size measuring about 8” x 10” on 18-ct mono canvas. Cut size of canvas is 14” x 16". Threads include Watercolours, Pepper Pot, Silk Lame Braid, and DMC pearl cotton & DMC cotton floss.The project is available completely kitted in the colors as shown. If you would like to stitch Rainbow Inchies in different colors (or you have a huge stash), choose “instructions only” and you can provide your own supplies.Rainbow Inchies is a counted canvas (needlepoint) design stitched on 18-count mono canvas. It measures approximately 8” x 10” (canvas is cut 14” x 16").*Important timing update:*Our class was originally scheduled to begin on July 12, but the thread manufacturers are really struggling with the supply chain. One supplier is currently awaiting the base thread that they use for dyeing. That's on its way, but it's still going to take some time to dye, skein and ship the thread to Kathy so she can complete your kits. Our best guess is that we are looking at a delay of at least a month, but that's truly a guess. We're setting up the classroom group now so we can keep you informed as things progress. Thank you in advance for your understanding. We *do* appreciate it!New estimated start date: August 16 – class begins (dependent on arrival of supplies for kits); 4 lessons posted weekly.September 30 – class ends, but classroom remains open at least until September 2023 for questions and pictures.
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SNS Riverwalk with Pat Hartman
Welcome to Riverwalk with Pat Hartman!Riverwalk is a fun counted geometric design that contains a wide variety of stitches including: Filled Diamond Jessica, Triple Grand Cross, Tied Leviathan, Triangle Sprat's Head, Reverse Scotch, Triple Barred Cross, Three Sided Stitch, Framed MultiCross, Laid Ribbon, a variety of Fans, Rhodes and Eyelets, accented with Double Running/Black work.Threads include Neon Rays, Kreinik braid, Waterlilies (silk floss), Perle Cotton, Satin Floss and DMC stranded cotton floss. The design size is 4”x 11” stitched on 18-ct. mono canvas. The cut size of the canvas is 8” x 15”.Important class dates are as follows:May 20 – June 30, 2024 – online class -- Four lessons, one week apart, plus extra time to complete. Note that lessons are provided as pdfs sent via email. These pdfs supplement the printed instructions that come with your kit supplies. You can also ask questions, show your progress photos and interact with your classmates in our dedicated email class group. IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no live or Zoom component to this class.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS - Royal Kimono with Toni Gerdes
Welcome to Royal Kimono with Toni Gerdes.Royal Kimono is a beautiful sampler kimono. The many colors of gold thread, used together in this piece, weave a tapestry of gold. Using Pebbly Perle, Flair, Petite Very Velvet, Neon Rays, Mandarin Floss, Grandeur, Sparkle! Braid, Splendor, Caron Impressions, Needlepoint, Inc. Silk, A Ver A Soie, and more, in the same color family, shows off the texture of the threads in the vertical, horizontal, and diagonal stripes, and in 2 overall design areas. The numerous stitches that you will learn in this sampler piece create a tapestry fabric for the kimono. The kimono is stitched on 18-ct eggshell mono canvas. The gold design is versatile in that it can blend with almost any décor with a well-chosen color for mounting and finishing. Toni says, “Picking your own special color of silk to mount, mat, or finish this piece and coordinating that color with your own designed chop will make this piece the highlight of any home. We will discuss and design a personalized chop in class and discuss color choices for finishing.”Important class dates are as follows:August 17 through September 30 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Santa Balloon with Janet Zickler Casey
Welcome to Santa Balloon with Janet Zickler Casey!*IMPORTANT NOTE:* Janet is still waiting on a couple of items for your kits. The supply chain hasn't healed yet. :-( With that in mind, we are delaying the class start until December 12. We'll adjust the Zoom session as needed. We are setting up the classroom now for ease of communication.Santa Balloon is the latest in a series of Santa ornaments loosely based on Polish glass Christmas ornaments. This ornament is stitched on 18ct. White Mono canvas with a variety of rich and sparkling threads including Very Velvet, Ribbon Floss, Splendor Silk, Wool, Fuzzy Stuff, and Kreinik Metallics. Stitches and techniques used include Basketweave, Nobuko, Kalem, Padded Satin, as well as Peyote Beading to create the beaded basket. The kit contains complete instructions, a photograph of the completed design, line drawn canvas and all thread, beads, and attachments need to complete the design. The student will supply 8” x 10” stretcher bars as well as the usual stitching tools. The design size is approximately 6” x 6”. Santa Balloon is stitched on 18-ct white mono canvas.The class includes the line drawn canvas for Santa Balloon, all threads and embellishments to complete the design, online instruction emails, mailing (US domestic postage is included; international orders, please write to Janet first for a postage quote) and SNS administrative fee.*Class update:* Our online class will begin December 12 and we'll stitch through December 23. Janet will also include a Zoom session to cover questions and a link to a recording to help with understanding the Peyote beaded bag.
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SNS Santa Gnome with Janet Zickler Casey
Santa Gnome is the latest addition to a continuing line of Santa designs based on Polish glass Christmas ornaments. This design is based on a holiday cookie that tasted as good as it looked. Students will learn how to set up and stitch a red and black Diagonal Buffalo Plaid that will adorn the hat. The detached holly leaf will be stitched on canvas and appliquéd to the ornament. Santa’s beard is stitched with Neon Rays Plus and it just shimmers – the photograph doesn’t do it justice! Students will also learn padding and couching techniques. The design is stitched in Splendor Silk, Bella Lusso, Kreinik Braids, Silk Lamé Braid, Fuzzy Stuff, and Neon Rays Plus. The kit contains complete instructions, a photograph of the completed design, line drawn canvas and all thread, beads, and attachments need to complete the design. The student will supply 10” x 12” stretcher bars as well as the usual stitching tools. The design size is approximately 6” x 4”. Santa Gnome is stitched on 18-ct white mono canvas.The cost of the class is $110 and includes the line drawn canvas for Santa Gnome, all threads and embellishments to complete the design, online instruction emails, mailing (US domestic postage is included; international orders, please write to Janet first for a postage quote) and SNS administrative fee. If you are stitching multiples of these ornaments (many stitchers do them annually for grandchildren and family members), you can order additional line drawn canvases (no threads or instructions) for $20. Note that the extra canvases are available only with the purchase of the class –Our online class will begin Dec. 9 and we'll stitch through the holiday season. Santa Gnome could be on your tree this year.
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SNS Serenity with Kathy Rees of Needle Delights Originals
Welcome to Serenity, an online needlepoint class with Kathy Rees of Needle Delights Originals!Serenity is a counted design stitched on 18-count mono canvas. It measures approximately 6” x 10” (canvas is cut 10” x 14"). Threads included are: Gloriana Silk Floss and Princess Perle, Vineyard Silk (2 colors), Overdyed Vineyard Silks and Rainbow Gallery’s Mandarin Floss, Neon Rays (2 colors), Petite Sparkle Rays, Silk Lame (2 colors), Splendor, and Water ‘n Ice. Color options are pictured at the end of this document. Your canvas will arrive with the design already line-drawn (by Kathy herself!), so you can begin stitching immediately.Important class dates are:March 20 - registration opensApril 3 - last day for registration to be included at time of class start. Registration is likely to remain open longer and you can join the class “in-progress.” The idea of a short registration is to get things going SOONER because we know people are looking for a distraction.April 20 - class begins; 6 lessons posted weeklyMay 31- class ends, but classroom remains open at least until December 2020 for questions and pictures.
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SNS Spirit of Jean with Kathy Rees (Needle Delights Originals)
Welcome to Spirit of Jean with Kathy Rees!Kathy writes: “This counted canvas design is a tribute to Jean Hilton and uses a few of the many stitches she developed. There are 21 different stitches in the design. Although I never had the opportunity to meet Jean Hilton in person, I greatly admire the contribution she made to the world of needlepoint.”Threads include Caron Collection Watercolours & Waterlilies, ThreadworX Overdyed Floss & Vineyard Silk, Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays, Kreinik Braid, and Classic Colorworks Belle Soie (two colors).Spirit of Jean is a counted canvas (needlepoint) design stitched on 18-count mono canvas. It measures approximately 6” x 6” (canvas is cut 12” x 12").Important class dates are:September 13 – class begins; 4 pdf lessons posted weekly on WednesdaysOctober 31– class ends, but classroom remains open at least until October 2024 for questions and pictures.NOTE: There is no Zoom component with this class. Lessons are provided in pdf and emailed to you.
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SNS Spring Roundels 2021 with Barbara Jackson
Welcome to Spring Roundels 2021 with Barbara Jackson!Class description:Warmer days are almost here! Time to refresh your décor with some new designs that bring a bit of springtime into your home. These delightful roundels will be perfect nestled in a bowl or basket filled with felted wool grass or hanging from a door knob. Vibrant springtime colors are used to create sweet reminders of what Mother Nature has in store. Each ornament is packed with interesting stitching and each measures about 3” in diameter. The class includes instructions and supplies for all three ornaments.Barbara uses mosaic stitch (instead of cross stitch) to give the stitching more density and a bit of extra texture. The stitching takes on a quilted look. Other stitches used include the Smyrna cross variation, tent stitch (petit point), and another of Barbara’s favorites – eyelets. They make wonderful dividing rows on your designs.Easy-to-stitch and everything is included to finish these petite softly shaped ornaments, including precut acid free cardboard. No trip to the craft store for extra supplies! All you need from home is some sewing thread and a glue stick. Barbara had the roundel shapes die-cut for a consistent and professional finish. Even the backing fabric is special – it’s part of a collection that Barbara imports from France. Silk ribbon is included to decorate the top of the eggs like Barbara did with hers, or you can create a hanger from the floss included with your kit.Kit contains 36 count linen (three 6” squares), Gloriana and Au ver à Soie silks, imported French cotton print backing, die-cut acid-free cardboard shapes for finishing roundels, batting, needles, silk ribbon, cotton floss for cording, and complete instructions.Important class dates are as follows:May 17 through June 15 -- stitching portion of online classAfter that, class remains open indefinitely for questions and follow-up.
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Springtime Pleasures 1 with Barbara Jackson
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Springtime Pleasures 2 with Barbara Jackson
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Springtime Pleasures 3 with Barbara Jackson
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SNS - Springtime Pleasures IV with Barbara Jackson
Welcome to our Springtime Pleasures IV class with Barbara Jackson and Shining Needle Society!For 2020, we have perky birds, brightly colored eggs and a darling little baby chick – a timely reminder that spring is just around the corner! A variety of pastels give these eggs a definite warm weather look. Add these sweet designs to your basket of goodies for a beautiful springtime display. Each ornament is packed with interesting stitching and each measures 3 ¼” tall by 2” wide.Barbara uses mosaic stitch (instead of cross stitch) to give the stitching more density and a bit of extra texture. The stitching takes on a quilted look . Other stitches used include the Smyrna cross variation, Queen stitch and another of Barbara’s favorites – eyelets. They make wonderful dividing rows on your designs.These adorable eggs are not just for Easter – although tucking one in a special grandchild’s Easter basket is a VERY appealing idea. I think I’ll start a spring wreath with flowers in matching colors and tuck these cuties in amongst the greenery.Easy-to-stitch and everything is included to finish these petite softly shaped ornaments, including precut acid free cardboard. No trip to the craft store for extra supplies! All you need from home is some sewing thread and a glue stick. Barbara had the egg shapes die-cut for a consistent and professional finish. Even the backing fabric is special – it’s part of a collection that Barbara imports from France. Silk ribbon is included to decorate the top of the eggs like Barbara did with hers, or you can create a hanger from the floss included with your kit.Barbara says, “I nestled my fancywork in a nest of felted wool grass and perched it on a hall table. You cannot help but smile each time you pass. We have our collections for the holiday season. Why not one for the spring?”Kit contains: 36-count linen (three 6” squares), Gloriana and Au ver à Soie silks, imported French cotton print backing fabric, die-cut acid-free cardboard shapes for finishing three eggs, batting, needles, silk ribbon, cotton floss for cording, and complete instructions.Important class dates are as follows:May 18 through June 22 -- stitching portion of online class (NOTE: We had to push back the start date by a week due to some supplies issues.)After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS - Starry Night - 2019 Ornament from Barbara Jackson
Welcome to number EIGHT in Barbara Jackson’s wonderful series of holiday ornaments. Our tradition continues with this year’s offering, Starry Night.Barbara describes the inspiration for her latest creation:It might be frosty cold outside but our faithful shepherds are busy tending their wooly flock in preparations for a starry winter night. A tempting assortment of traditional sampler stitches are used to add sparkle to this design, including queen’s stitch, eyelets, French knots, petit point and mosaic stitch. Au Ver à Soie, Gloriana silk and a sprinkling of metallic gold create the design on Zweigart 36 count linen. Precut cardboard will be used to create a beautiful pear-shaped ornament with felted wool leaves on top. Everyone’s project will look slightly different as these threads are hand dyed, but that’s part of the fun!6” x 7” stretcher bars are highly recommended since stab stitches need to be used.Class timing:Online class: December 11 – December 20, 2019
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SNS Starstruck with Debbie Rowley of Debbee's Designs
Welcome to Starstruck with Debbie Rowley of Debbee's Designs!Create your own galaxy of stars, gleaming white and silver against the dark blue night sky!Starstruck – Debbie Rowley’s newest creation – is a stitch sampler project. It features several star shapes including satin stitch, waffle, Amadeus star, 8 pointed star from inside out and outside in, 12 pointed star, 16 pointed and 24 pointed star, slanting stars, tied windmill stars, and 5 pointed stars, in a variety of threads including Silk Lame’ Braid, Entice, Glisten, Neon Rays, Neon Rays Plus, FyreWerks, Frosty Rays, Sparkle Ray, Panache, floche and Kreinik #8 and #12 braids, and 1/16” ribbon. That’s a LOT of stars!Here are the details:Starstruck packs a lot of information in a smaller design. The design size is 144 x 144 stitches, about 8” x 8” on Antique Blue 18-ct. mono deluxe canvas.Our class will include 6 weeks of lessons, including weekly posted lessons to supplement the printed instruction book of about 100 pages. Students will have the option of participating in weekly Zoom sessions, which will be recorded and added to the exclusive playlist for this class. Students also have access to about 25 stitch video demonstrations to help with the execution of the project.Our online class includes access to video stitch demonstrations, weekly lessons posted with diagrams, plus weekly Zoom sessions. Zoom sessions will be on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. Central Time. (Zoom sessions are a bonus and not essential for taking the class; sessions will be recorded and added to the showcase of video stitch demonstrations for those who aren’t able to participate in the Zoom sessions.) Video stitch demonstrations illustrate the complex stitches, so stitchers can tackle something new without trepidation. Weekly lessons and Zoom sessions will provide additional information, and face-to-face time with Debbie to answer questions and offer more guidance. Printed charts and instructions come with your kit.Important class dates for the Starstruck class are as follows:July 11 through August 18, 2023 -- online class (6 weeks, one lesson per week; live Zoom sessions weekly -- sessions are recorded for anyone who can’t make the scheduled time. Lessons are on TUESDAYS.)Class officially ends on August 18, 2023, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and follow-up.
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SNS Strawberry Sewing Purse with Catherine Theron
Welcome to Strawberry Sewing Purse with Catherine Theron!In this class, you will create a 5” x 5” x 1” green silk purse with one-of-a-kind mother of pearl handles. The exterior is decorated with stitched strawberries worked “over one” on 36-count linen and lined with a striped cotton fabric. A hand-dyed silk ribbon ties the purse shut when not in use & it is filled with needful stitched accessories. Purse accessories include a needle book, scissors sheath, scissors fob, pincushion, and two interior pockets. Threads used include silk threads (Needlepoint, Inc., Gumnuts, Au ver a Soie) & cottons (DMC & Gentle Art) in reds, greens, gold, brown, and black. Stitches used include Petit Point, Cross-Stitch “Over One,” Slanted Encroaching Gobelin, Small Rice Stitch, Smyrna Cross, Backstitch, Stem Stitch, Nun’s Stitch, & Florentine Stitch.Class timing is as follows:October 19 -- 31 -- stitching portion of online classClass goes on hiatus to allow you to complete your stitching.December 8 -- 18 – class reconvenes for finishing/putting together your purse and accessories.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Subtle Beauty with Mary Knapp
Welcome to Subtle Beauty with Mary Knapp!Subtle Beauty is the newest counted canvas project from Mary Knapp. You may recognize Mary’s name from the Needle Arts Mystery Retreats where she was part of a foursome that also included Debbie Rowley, Pat Hartman and Linda K Reinmiller. Now we have Mary with a solo project.Subtle Beauty is an 8.75”x 8.75” counted geometric design stitched on 18-ct mono canvas (ecru or black, depending on colorway chosen, cut size: 13” x 13”.) Your kit includes Waterlilies, Classic Colorworks and Silk Violet Water (three brands of silk), Petite Very Velvet, Neon Rays, metallic braid sizes #4 and #8, blending filament, sizes #8 and #12 pearl cotton, cotton floss, beads and needles. Subtle Beauty features more than twenty stitches including: several different crescents, three sizes of Jessicas, French knot, leaf, irregular eyelet, Bargello, queen, satin stitch, crossed up-right cross, couching, and more.Mary provides lots of detailed charts and suggests this project for stitchers who are basic intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential.Important class dates are as follows:October 23 – November 17, 2023 – online class - Four lessons, one week apart. Note that lessons are provided as pdfs sent via email. These pdfs supplement the printed instructions that come with your kit supplies. You can also ask questions, show your progress photos and interact with your classmates in our dedicated email class group. There is no live or Zoom component to this class.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Sugarplum Santa with Janet Zickler Casey
Sugarplum Santa is the latest addition to a continuing line of Santa designs based on Polish glass Christmas ornaments. Sugarplum Santa is the latest in a series of Santa ornaments loosely based on Polish glass Christmas ornaments. This ornament is stitched on 18ct. white mono canvas with a variety of rich and sparkling threads including Very Velvet, Ribbon Floss, Splendor Silk, Wool, Fuzzy Stuff, and Kreinik metallics. Stitches and techniques used include basketweave, laid filling stitches, padded satin, as well as beading techniques. The kit contains complete instructions, a photograph of the completed design, line drawn canvas and all thread, beads, and attachments need to complete the design. The student will supply 8” x 11” stretcher bars as well as the usual stitching tools. The design size is approximately 5” x 6.5”. Sugarplum Santa is stitched on 18-ct white mono canvas.Our online class will begin December 12 and we'll stitch through the holiday season. Sugarplum Santa could be on your tree this year.
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SNS Summer Journey with Pat Hartman and Mary Knapp
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to supply chain issues, our class will start two weeks later than originally scheduled. Class will begin on May 15. We apologize for the delay and will continue to keep you updated via this class group.New from Pat Hartman and Mary Knapp:Summer Journey is an 8”x 8” counted geometric design stitched on 18-ct mono canvas (choice of white or black canvas) with six-strand cotton floss, Waterlilies, Kreinik braid, perle cotton, and rayon floss. Stitches include Modified Chilly Hollow, Interlacing, Lotus Crescent Group, Corner Crescent Group, Crescent Heart, Framed Rhodes, Upright Crosses, Outlined Reverse Scotch, Tied Windmill, Couched Thread, Bargello, Double Framed Jessicas, and many more. Pat and Mary have each developed a colorway for this project with Pat working in purple and Mary working in aqua. The class will be team-taught so you get the benefit of both teachers’ insights and experience.This four-way design will give you ample opportunity to practice and perfect your technique! The cut size of the canvas is 13” x 13”. Stitching on black canvas isn’t as scary as you think and provides dramatic impact. That said, each colorway works on either white or black canvas, so choose what you prefer. You can also choose the “instructions only” (no supplies) option and make your own canvas and thread choices.Mary and Pat provide lots of detailed charts and they suggest this project for stitchers who are basic intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential. Look at all the confidence you’ll gain doing those multi-step stitches!Cost: $155.00 (Includes kit as described above, four (4) online lessons, SNS administrative fee, and US domestic mailing.) International students – please contact Pat for postage costs for your particular location. Ohio students will also pay Ohio state sales tax.If you prefer to choose your own colors, the project is available as “instructions only” and you provide your own canvas and threads. The cost for the “instructions only” option is $90.Important class dates are as follows:January 9 – January 31, 2023 -- registration openJanuary 31 -- last day for registrationNOTE NEW UPDATED TIMELINE: May 15 – June 31, 2023 – online class - Four lessons, one week apart. Note that lessons are provided as pdfs sent via email. These pdfs supplement the printed instructions that come with your kit supplies. You can also ask questions, show your progress photos and interact with your classmates in our dedicated email class group. There is no live or Zoom component to this class.After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Symphony with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to our Symphony class with Debbie Rowley and Shining Needle Society!Experienced stitchers will discover plenty of challenge in Symphony , but novice stitchers needn’t be afraid to tackle this complex project. We have multiple resources to provide all the help needed:· printed instruction book of more than 200 pages with large diagrams and thorough written instructions,· weekly online lessons for 8 weeks,· video stitch demonstrations to play on demand as needed· weekly Zoom sessions to enhance all the other resources.Debbie has kitted this project in two different colorways (Autumn (shown above) or Winter) so you can create it just like she did, or choose your own colors for a totally unique design.Important class dates for the Symphony class are as follows:September 19 through November 22, 2022 -- online class (8 weeks, one lesson per week; live Zoom sessions weekly -- sessions are recorded for anyone who can’t make the scheduled time. Lessons are on TUESDAYS.)Class officially ends on November 22, 2022, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and followup.
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SNS Tapestry Tastings with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to Tapestry Tastings with Debbie Rowley and Shining Needle Society!Embark on a captivating journey with Tapestry Tastings , where artistry meets needlework. This exquisite design is a harmonious tapestry divided evenly into 16 squares. Discover a mesmerizing array of motifs and patterns in counted canvas work.What will you learn?• The best ways to anchor threads, both beginning and ending, using pin stitches and loop starts, useful in any stitching project.• Emphasis is on the stitch structure, allowing you to stitch more quickly, with greater ease and enjoyment.• We learn from each other - lots of interaction with Debbie and other class members!Within this project, 8 squares showcase motif stitches and 8 squares feature large patterns. From the waffle stitch to the Milanese pinwheel, swirling Jessica, elegant 8-pointed star, layered crescents, walneto, reverse herringbone square, and double fan doubled stitch -- each stitch stands alone, but in combination creates an intriguing design. These motifs are surrounded by border stitches of various sizes and shapes, adding an elegant touch to the overall design.You will create your own personal plaid, and discover the interwoven elegance of woven ribbons, Sutherland, 4-way Bargello, rosemary variation, battlement couching, bargello swirls, and a point russe variation.Important class dates for the Tapestry Tastings class are as follows:October 10 through November 30, 2023 -- online class (6 weeks, one lesson per week; live Zoom sessions weekly -- sessions are recorded for anyone who can’t make the scheduled time. Lessons are on TUESDAYS.)Class officially ends on November 30, 2023, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and follow-up.
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The Wright Kimono 2024 Encore with Toni Gerdes
Welcome to our 2024 Encore for our The Wright Kimono class with Toni Gerdes!The Wright Kimono is a design based on the teachings and ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright. This kimono is modeled after the wonderful stained glass windows of Frank Lloyd Wright who also was influenced by his journeys to Japan. In this intermediate level class, you will learn the “perfect circle” concept, some history of Wright’s era, and many interesting stitches, including stitches that enhance the vertical & circular design areas. Learning to stretch Flair & appliqué it to the white 18ct. mono canvas along with attaching mirrored tiles to the design are two fun techniques that will be explored. Threads include silks, rayons, nylons, bamboo and others.The design size is 8” x 11.5” and the project is stitched on 18-ct white mono canvas. The cut size of the canvas is 12” x 16”. Toni finished her Kimono as a flat-backed piece (like a flat-backed ornament) mounted on a fabric mat (green mat in photo) and framed. (Note: Materials for finishing are NOT included in the class kit.) Toni provides lots of detailed charts and she suggests this project for stitchers who are basic intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential.Important class dates are as follows:July 1-22, 2024 -- online classNOTE: With this encore class, you will have immediate access to all of Toni’s posted lessons for the class. You will be part of a classroom group, so you may still ask questions as needed. Please note there is no Zoom component to this class.
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SNS The Mermaid's Tale with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to The Mermaid’s Tale with Debbie Rowley and Shining Needle Society!With a flash of her tail, the mermaid swims away, leaving us to wonder where is she going? What is she doing? Where does she live? How does she spend her time in the depths of the sea? The Mermaid’s Tale is a mystery, and we have only a glimpse to spark our curiosity.The Mermaid’s Tale begins with an airbrushed canvas, then stitchers will add dividing lines for the different currents in the water. A series of small patterns define the currents, stitched with overdyed threads. The mermaid’s tail is added by the stitcher, who chooses if the mermaid is swimming up, down or to the side. The mermaid’s tail flashes with blue seashell and flat round sequins, and “seaweed” embellishments add touches of color and movement to the project.What will you learn?§ Learn how to start and stop threads using pin stitches and loop starts, useful for every stitching project§ Emphasis is on developing a natural stitching rhythm, so you can stitch with more ease and enjoyment§ Approximately 12 stitch patterns, with additional stitches for the embellishments§ Learn to “read” a stitch pattern when no numbers or arrows indicate the path to take§ Make choices that create a unique project§ Shadow stitching and compensation to smooth transitions from one pattern to the nextThe Mermaid’s Tale is about 8″ x 8″ on 18 ct. canvas as shown.Class scheduled to begin May 7, 2024 for 4 sessions (Zoom on Tuesdays)Class scheduled to conclude May 28, 2024Class officially ends on May 28, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and follow-up.
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SNS The Mermaid's Treasure with Debbie Rowley
Welcome to The Mermaid's Treasure with Debbie Rowley and Shining Needle Society!Here are the details for The Mermaid’s Treasure:The mermaid conceals her treasure safely beneath a coral reef, then swims away to collect more. Her treasure is filled with gold and jewels, and surrounded by shells and sea creatures. A shaft of sunlight filters through the water to highlight the sparkling treasure, and catches a flash of her tail as she leaves.The Mermaid’s Treasure features a painted canvas to provide depth to the stitches. Stitchers will place the mermaid’s tail where they choose, and further personalize the project with the embellishments and treasures.What will you learn?§ Learn how to start and stop threads using pin stitches and loop starts, useful for every stitching project§ Emphasis is on developing a natural stitching rhythm, so you can stitch with more ease and enjoyment§ Make choices that create a unique project§ Shadow stitching and compensation to smooth transitions from one pattern to the nextThe Mermaid’s Treasure is about 8″ x 8″ on 18 ct. canvas with painted background; canvas cut size is 14″ x 14″.Class scheduled to begin May 7, 2024 for 4 sessions (Zoom on Thursdays)Class scheduled to conclude May 28, 2024Class officially ends on May 28, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and follow-up.
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SNS This, That and the Other with Kurdy Biggs
Join us as we stitch this intriguing piece: starting with the center medallion and then working outward we will use a luscious palette of 25 silk and metallic threads. As we navigate the maze from center to the outer edges of this 11” square project, there are many pathways we can take that utilize color and design choices to complete your individual piece. When the stitching is complete, you will have an array of crystals and beads to add depth and sparkle to your finished piece of art. Two colorways are available.The design size is an 11” square and the project is stitched on 18-ct Soft Ivory (that’s the color) mono canvas. The cut size of the canvas is 15” x 15”. Kurdy provides lots of detailed charts and she suggests this project for stitchers who are intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential. Kurdy plans on two Zoom sessions to help answer any questions visually – one at the beginning to get you started and another mid-way through class.Here’s what Kurdy will include in the class:· The class will discuss the color options and placement of them throughout the design· The student will be able to make decisions about stitching differences - like a sheaf versus and Double Fan or a Mistake stitch versus a Walneto – stitches that are numbered the same look quite different when you add sliding under or over to them· The student will learn how to stitch the following:· Double Fans· Crescent and variations· Jessica and variations· Wrapped Eyelet· Overlaying Sprats Heads· Mistake stitches· Walnetos stitches· The student will learn the different aspects of layering stitches, versus leaving the center open for embellishment or open canvas· The class will discuss leaving open canvas spaces versus solid stitches· The student will learn the basic technique for Walnetos· The student will have options for fill stitches and extra beads· The students will learn how to embellish their canvases with beads, bead clusters and crystals and bead/crystal clustersThe class kit includes 15” x 15” Soft Ivory (color) 18-ct mono canvas, threads (25 skeins/cards) which include Fyre Werks, Neon Rays, Petite Silk Lamé Braid, Glisten, Entire, Kreinik metallics and Accentuate metallics, and additional other threads, beads, crystals, needles and instructions. Students will provide their own stretcher bars (15” x 15”).*UPDATED:* Important class dates are as follows:June 1 through July 31, 2023 -- online class (pushed back one month from original start date due to supplies issues)After class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Tilemania with Kathy Rees
Welcome to Tilemania, a mystery class in five parts!Tilemania is a new MYSTERY project in 5 parts from Kathy Rees of Needle Delights Originals and our class is offered through Shining Needle Society.The class begins on January 1, 2019 and lessons will be posted on the 1st of the month through May 1, 2019 -- 5 monthly lessons in all. All stitches are clearly diagrammed with numbers to make this project achievable for all levels. There are some challenges thrown in there, but Kathy guides you through!Important class dates are:January 1, 2019 - class begins; lessons posted weekly.June 1, 2019 - class ends, but classroom remains open at least until December 2019 for questions and pictures.Shining Needle Society offers a wide range of online needlework classes with nationally known teachers. We strive to bring you "the best of the best!"The Shining Needle Society (SNS) -- Mission Statement:To provide nurturing and inspiring opportunities for growth in the study of needlework, with the hope of continuing the legacy of embroidery art for future generations.
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SNS Toad-ly Sarah with Cindy Hambrick
Welcome to Toad-ly Sarah -- an online beading class with Cindy Hambrick and Shining Needle Society!This delightful intermediate level project will teach the student techniques to create shaped peyote and attach embellishments. The kit for the class includes all Delica beads, embellishments, needles and threads, plus the instructions necessary to complete the piece. The kit even includes a molded chocolate frog that fits inside of the box. The frog is made of polymer clay so don't be tempted to eat him! The apex of the box can be adorned with gold colored frog or a Swarovski crystal. Both embellishments are included in your kit.Important class dates are as follows:August 1 through September 30, 2019 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.
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SNS Tribute with Debbie Rowley of Debbee's Designs
Welcome to Tribute!New from Debbie Rowley – DebBee’s DesignsDebbie Rowley’s newest offering is a tribute to the legendary Jean Hilton. This project features several “twisty” stitches attributed to the designer.The goals of this project are to encourage stitchers to develop an ease and confidence with “twisty” stitches, to explore complex and layered stitches and to discover several different thread texturesTribute is filled with stitches developed by Jean Hilton. A center motif of small walnetos is stitched around Rhodes diamonds and waffle stitches, then moves into oblong Jessicas and crescents. Stacked herringbone stitches anchor 12 pointed stars, triangle Amadeus, layered Jessicas with arrow Amadeus, waffle stitches and a complex frame of Val’s stitch, double herringbone, and trellis stitch.Video stitch demonstrations illustrate the complex stitches, so stitchers can tackle something new without trepidation. Weekly lessons and Zoom sessions will provide additional information, and face-to-face time with Debbie to answer questions and offer more guidance. Zoom sessions are on Tuesdays.Important class dates for the Tribute class are as follows:IMPORTANT NOTE: The class start date has been pushed back from March 5 to March 12 due to supplies availability. Thank you for your understanding.March 12 through April 16, 2024 -- online class (6 weeks, one lesson per week; live Zoom sessions weekly (10 a.m. Central Time -- sessions are recorded for anyone who can’t make the scheduled time.)Class officially ends on April 9, 2024, but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and follow-up.
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SNS - Twinkle - the 2021 Mystery with Kathy Rees/Needle Delights Originals
Welcome to Twinkle, our 2021 mystery class in five parts!Twinkle is a new MYSTERY project in 5 parts from Kathy Rees of Needle Delights Originals and our class is offered through Shining Needle Society.IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to supplies issues, our class dates have been moved out one month. *Our class now starts on Friday April 16, 2021.* We thank you for your understanding.Important class dates are:April 16, 2021 - class begins; lessons posted monthly. Lessons posted monthly at mid-month. (Note that this is a month later than originally planned due to supplies issues.)August 31, 2021 - class ends, but classroom remains open at least until December 2021 for questions and pictures.Shining Needle Society offers a wide range of online needlework classes with nationally known teachers. We strive to bring you "the best of the best!"
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SNS Ups and Downs with Kathy Rees
Welcome to Ups and Downs -- our 2024 Mystery Project from Kathy Rees!Kathy’s new mystery project for 2024 is going to be a lot of fun. It’s a clever design with lots of stitch variations. It is similar in size and format to some of her earlier mysteries and is stitched on eggshell 18-ct mono canvas. The design size is about 12” x 16” and the cut size is 16” x 20”, but this time it’s a vertical (portrait orientation) format. That’s a great incentive for finishing up an earlier mystery class and freeing up those stretcher bars to be used again! Kathy has created three colorways for this project: Aquas (original – colors similar to Kathy’s VERY popular Beaded Bermuda Reef project), purples, or neutral. Pictures of the colorway threads are included at the end of this document.Important class dates are:March 21, 2024 - class begins; lessons posted approximately every four weeks on Thursdays with a total of five lessons. This allows for fun stitching time over the weekend!July 2024 - class ends, but classroom remains open at least until August 2025 for questions and pictures.
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SNS - The Wright Kimono - Encore with Toni Gerdes
Welcome to The Wright Kimono Encore with Toni Gerdes.The Wright Kimono is a design based on the teachings and ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright. This kimono is modeled after the wonderful stained glass windows of Frank Lloyd Wright who also was influenced by his journeys to Japan. In this intermediate level class, you will learn the "perfect circle" concept, some history of Wright's era, and many interesting stitches, including stitches that enhance the vertical and circular design areas. Learning to stretch Flair and appliqué it to the white 18ct. mono canvas along with attaching mirrored tiles to the design are two fun techniques that will be explored. Threads include silks, rayons, nylons, bamboo and others.The design size is 8" x 11.5" and the project is stitched on 18-ct white mono canvas. The cut size of the canvas is 12" x 16". Toni finished her Kimono as a flat-backed piece (like a flat-backed ornament) mounted on a fabric mat (green mat in photo) and framed. (Note: Materials for finishing are NOT included in the class kit.) Toni provides lots of detailed charts and she suggests this project for stitchers who are basic intermediate and up. The ability to count and read charts and diagrams is essential.Important class dates are as follows:April 12 through June 18 -- online classAfter class officially ends, online classroom remains open indefinitely for questions, catching up and progress pictures.The picture shows our project, The Wright Kimono, which is the copyrighted property of Toni Gerdes, used with permission.
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