Well there were lots of wonderful new items at the Dallas market - as usual. So much to try to soak in. I do not see how shops make the decisions of which to choose and which to leave behind. Of course the major trick is to know your customers but with all the temptations the designers throw at them it makes for very tough decisions.
We gave a sneak peek last time of two new designs that we will be hosting as an Online Mystery Class for 2020. A tentative date has been set so get onboard!
First up will be the Fall Wreath with Scarecrow available through PLD Designs, Inc. (This was formerly JuliMar).
Fall Wreath with Scarecrow
This wonderful fellow is on 18ct canvas with a design area of 12" x 12". The canvas is cut to approximately 17.5 x 17.5. The first scheduled class is tentatively set for mid-February 2020. Because there is so much involved on this one there will be 8 sessions. The price of the 8-lesson packet is $175. To join in this fun group email me at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com. The interest is wonderful and we are going to have a great class! We will be working 'out of the box' so to speak on this one. Some unusual embellishments, maybe not-so-familiar threads and who knows what else. Can't wait to start - well actually I have already started!
The other design that has been added to the class list is the very cute kissmas eve also from PLD Designs.
kissmas eve
This is such a sweet design. It is painted on 18ct canvas and the design area is approximately 9" x 10". It is on a cut canvas of approximately 14.5 x 15.5. The first lesson is scheduled to start May 2020. There will be 6 sessions for this design. The 6-lesson packet will be $150. If you would like to play with this group email me at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com so I can add you to the notification list.
Both these classes are being well received and I am excited to start sharing my thoughts and ideas with you!
Also, we will be working with a shop to provide canvas and/or thread kits for those who need assistance.
There is a third new class for 2020 that has already been introduced that is At the Seashore from Sandra Gilmore.
At the Seashore
The first lesson for this class will be mid-January 2020. It is a 6-lesson packet for $150.
It has been a while since I explained the Online Mystery Classes and we have had a good number of new people join in following the blog so I'll briefly explain what's happening. When a new Online Mystery Class is announced there is already a good number of interested participants - this makes it worthwhile to spend the time to create the lessons, etc.
About 2 months before the scheduled class those who have asked to be on the list will receive an email stating that a PayPal invoice for the lessons is being emailed. If the invoice is paid you are part of the class. If the invoice is not paid you will receive one reminder. If still not paid you are dropped from the interest list. There is no obligation to be on the notification list. Also at this time, there will be a call out asking for those who need assistance obtaining their canvas and/or threads. I will ask permission to share your contact information with a shop that will be kitting the class using the exact materials that I have used stitching the design. All transactions are between you and the shop. I do not get any kickback from the shop(s). This is merely a service for those who do not have a LNS.
Once invoices are processed the participants receive and invitation to join the secret Facebook Group which they must accept to get in. This is where you meet other participants, where materials are listed, where lessons are posted and where corrections are made when needed. The participants may ask any questions they like for clarification, etc., as we go along. I do ask that students not provide instructions as there needs to be only one chief and that will be me in these classes.
So - - we would love to have you join us for any of our upcoming classes. Just email us at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com and we will place your name on the notification list.
SOOOOOOOOO Excited! Mediterranean here we come!
We have contracted for an exclusive class in Sardinia, Italy! We will be taught an Italian technique (filet embroidery), by an Italian teacher in Italy! Won't that be fabulous! How often can one have an opportunity like this! The space is small so the class will be very limited! Registration was on a first-come/first-served basis.
We will be spending the first part of the morning touring the Casa Saddi museum and tasting some of the local products.
If I understand correctly we will be able to purchase some of the wonderful items we were tasting.
Then for the next 3 hours we will be so fortunate to have Mariangela Porcu and an assistant teach her technique for creating this wonderful pendant!
I feel so blessed to have been able to pull this together. It has been quite a journey - especially since I don't speak Italian and the excursion is outside the cruise lines and our travel agent agendas. I could not have done it without the help of wonderful generous friends who assisted with the contacts and arranged to have the contracts translated (back and forth - back and forth - back and forth), and continue to assist with bank transfers for prepayments, reasonable transportation arrangements to the museum, etc. What a wonderful group we are fortunate to be a part of! I have some big favors to repay that is for sure!
That's it for this week - enjoy these beautiful days while you can (at least it is beautiful here in Central Kentucky).
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