We are all saddened by the loss of another needlepoint legend - Brenda Hart. Rest in Peace Brenda knowing that your knowledge and work lives on through all the beautiful pieces that have been made under your guidance. You will be missed.
WELCOME A NEW YEAR!
I feel most of us are not too sad to tell 2022 goodby and are looking forward to 2023! One thing for sure, we can all say we made it through another challenging year! We always celebrate royally and may even manage to stay awake until 10:00pm or so. You know as you get older you tend to get a little more wild and loose!
One of our most exciting expectations for 2023 is the introduction of our Duo Designs Stitching Retreat - 2023. This will be held September 21-25, 2023 at General Butler Resort State Park in Carrolton, KY. We plan to share so much with our participants and are having so much fun putting the activities together. I think of this as a stitching cruise on land. Those of you who have been able to go on our cruises with us have an idea of what is in store for all participants! FUN!
It seems that Santa may have left a few wonderful surprises as we are getting more registrations now that gifts have been opened! Be sure to complete your registration and choose the class that you want to join! Both are going to be great fun! Remember that everything is included except travel and lodging - yes, that includes a full kit of your choice with hand painted canvas mounted on stretcher bars, all meals and break refreshments, two-day structured project class, nightly stitch-in/classes with two instructors to assist, prizes and surprises galore! We start off with a bang of a Meet and Greet the first evening where you will meet the fabulously talented Gayla Elliott - creator of the Stitching Girls!
Did I mention that designs have been finalized for the 2024 Retreat? A totally different theme! Think Fall!
Email us at duodesignsinc@gmail.com to get your very own brochure and registration form. Also email with any questions you may have. We'd love to have you join us!
Some HIGHLIGHTS of 2023 for Duo Designs, Inc.
January Besties - Session IV
Wisemen Session VIII - final lesson
Chinese Lanterns Session VI
February Begin Sea Shells on Seashore Online Class Session I
Besties - Session V
Chinese Lanterns Session VII
March Sea Shells on Seashore - Session II
Besties - Session VI - final lesson
Chinese Lanterns Session VIII
April
Sea Shells on Seashore - Session III
Chinese Lanterns
May North Carolina - Winter Cardinal Workshop - Private
North Carolina - Buffalo Check Cardinal - Salem Chapter
Sea Shells on Seashore - Session IV
Ornaments Galore - Session I and II (tentative)
Chinese Lanterns Session IX
June Sea Shells on Seashore - Session V
Chinese Lanterns Session X
Ornaments Galore - Session III
July Sea Shells on Seashore - Session VI
Chinese Lanterns Session XI
Ornaments Galore - Session IV
August ANG National Seminar - Atlanta
Sea Shells on Seashore - Session VII
Chinese Lanterns Session XII - final lesson
Ornaments Galore - Session V
September Duo Designs Stitching Retreat - General Butler Resort State Park
Sea Shells on Seashore - Session VIII - final lesson
Ornaments Galore - Session VI
October Greece Stitching Cruise
Ornaments Galore - Session VII and VIII (tentative)
November Ornaments Galore - Session IX
December Ornaments Galore - Session X
Gotta hustle off for now and get out to that New Year's Eve Dance! More to come next year!
Stay safe and have a healthy, happy New Year!