We are stitching Jody Valentine’s Tulip Heart ornament. If you subscribe to Needlepoint Now, it is in the January/February 2011 issue. You may download the pattern from Jody’s blog as it is free.
Here is the link – http://jodydesigns.typepad.com/jodyinthestudio/2011/02/page/2/ to download it.

If you would like to purchase the painted canvas, Eleanor has some canvases. They cost $30 and include beads and ribbon. Eleanor, also, has copies of the the magazine available for $6.00. Fran has some color copies available for .40.

The sample heart is stitched on 18 count canvas, but you can do it on another count canvas or linen. You can silk threads, floss or other threads.

Both evening and day groups will be learning Finishing Techniques. You will be finishing a piece of needlework into either a frame, ornament, stand up, or a box. You will need to sign up for this and advise which technique you are choosing so that our teachers can be prepared to help you.

Both groups will have the opportunity to work on a Petite Project from April 2007 and designed by Bonnie Marshall and taught by Susan Kaplan. It is a square stitch beaded Halloween and/or Christmas bracelet. You can spend two meetings doing one bracelet or do one bracelet at each meeting. Susan will show you how to start the bracelet and follow a pattern. You have the choice of buying the directions (just to cover the cost of the color copies) and use your own beads or buying a kit. The cost of the kit is $15 for each bracelet which includes the beads, thread, a needle, a magnetic clasp. The pattern for each bracelet is at the end of the directions. Each bracelet has 5 colors. The Halloween bracelet needs #11 Delica beads of orange, yellow, green, white and black. The Light Bulb String bracelet is made of red, blue, yellow, cream and dark green beads.

is a stitch-in at the Manlius Library. Bring in something you are working on and spend time stitching.

Chottie’s Plaid is a plaid based on numbers.  It is common to use your birthday, phone number, or a date that has meaning for you.  You may make this project as an ornament, glass or iPod case, on up to a pillow or chair seat.  First decide on what your project is going to be, then the size of the canvas.  It is best to leave
3″ as a border.  Mount your canvas on stretcher strips.  Decide what your plaid will be based on numbers (I used 11, 5, 4, 8).  As I did not want to lay threads for this project, I used pearl cottons and one metallic.
You may use any count canvas (or Congress cloth) with threads of your choice. Please have your canvas ready to stitch, bringing your threads and stitching tools with you in July.

Both day and evening groups will be working on a crewel project taught by Terry Mullen. This is a small project featured in the June 2010 NeedleArts magazine. We will be stitching the “Field Flower” on page 35. The materials list is in the magazine, but here is the list again:
- 2 pieces of lightweight cotton (I used bleached muslin), color of your choice. The pattern should be drawn on one piece of fabric, and the fabric should be large enough to fit in your hoop or on stretcher bars. You may reduce or enlarge the pattern to your preference.
- Sharp needles
- DMC #s 153, 155, 520, 522, 524, 745. PLEASE NOTE: These colors and fibers are only suggestions. You may wish to use crewel wool, silk, etc. from your stash.
- Original magazine
This is a beginning crewel project, and we will be doing several kinds of stitches, which are nicely diagrammed in the magazine.

Both groups will be working on the Ball and Bead Ornament. This project will be kitted for your convenience. The cost is $10.00 and includes the ball (choice of two sizes), beading thread, beading needle, all beads for the project and a colored copy of the original pattern. A color choice of silver with silver or gold with red is available. The pattern is in the October 2004 issue of Bead and Button magazine. A copy will be included for each person taking the class.

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See our exciting programs for next year!

Both groups will work on Hardanger, Part II. We will be preparing the Hardanger medallion for the filling patterns to be taught in October. This means cutting threads, so bring your small, sharp scissors and your confidence!! You must have the Kloster Blocks completed before you cut. If you are doing the Algerian Eyes and/or the beading as indicated on the chart, these must be completed also. Once you cut it is very difficult to add these elements. If you plan on using any of the other patterns on the outside of the medallion, these can be completed after the cutting as long as you are careful.