Sandy's Stitching

Stitching Down the Danube

We are so excited by the interest shown in our upcoming riverboat cruise Stitching Down the Danube. We begin in Prague and leave from Budapest!  Four countries - we visit Czech Republic, Germany, Austria and Hungary.  That's some trip!  The dates are October 21-31, 2018.

Along the way we will be fitting in some stitching between the included excursions.  On our trips, once we board the boat until we disembark everything is included!  Yep!  That's tips, transfers, excursions, drinks, everything!  Our only out of pocket expenses will be in Prague when we may have to purchase a meal or two on our own.

The first night we rest.  The second night we have a full class for those who want to participate in the optional classes.  More information will be provided about that later.

Then when onboard, we will have some mini-workshops.  One of them will include making kuhimino braid.  We can use this braid for finishing our ornaments, pillows, creating bracelets, etc.

There will also be some coasters to consider.  Busy designing those now!

Then we have a full day of cruising.  We will continue working on the main class piece - The Danube.

This design was created for us exclusively through 2019 by the very talented Kate Dickerson.

So if you would like more information just email me at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com for the brochure and travel agent contact.  You won't be sorry!

INVOICES HAVE BEEN MAILED FOR THE DOG GONE GOOD CLASS.  Let us know if you think you are signed up for this class and have not received an invoice for the 6-lesson packet.


Online Mystery Classes:

Here it is once again, the middle of the month.  This month we shared the third of the Christmas Stars from Raymond Crawford's 12 Days of Christmas.

Three French Hens

Here's the other two so far:

We have been advised by Raymond that he has received more shipments so you still may join in if you would like to participate in this series.  We share one star a month with the canvas, embellishments and full stitch guide.  Email us at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com for particulars.

We also shared the second session of Moon Gazer from Brenda Stofft.  We finished the hills and grassy areas.

The beautiful Reindeer Series from Raymond Crawford is also in our Online Mystery Lineup.  The first of the Series is the one with the Pineapple Blanket.

Our second session was shared of the Snow Happy Trio from Love You More.

As with all my projects, this is soooooo fun!

We added some candy and the heart posts to our Gingerbread House from Rebecca Wood.

And last but not least, we added a new project, the too cute Catitudes by JP Needlepoint.

The first two kitties are done and we still have 5 more fantastic and colorful meows with which to play.

We are taking registrations for the companion pieces right now so come join us.

Dog Gone Good has much to offer the sassy felines when it comes to personalities.  This class will begin mid-May.  If you would like to join us, email us at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com. Invoices are being processed.

The fun doesn't stop there!

Every Bunny Needs Some Bunny Sometime - oh my!  Look at that cute butt!  Registration ongoing for this class that is scheduled to begin mid-September.

We have so many wonderful classes lined up through 2019.  

Our Quickie Series will feature super beautiful butterflies from Burnett & Bradley:

Each butterfly will be covered in its entirety in one or two lessons.  The series is all inclusive.  Email for more details at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com

Have a look at the new Penny MacLeod class on Dana-The Life of the Party:

Lily Wreath by Raymond Crawford:

And 'the green one' wreath:

I think that's all I can come up with today -  getting ready for my f2f class at Winterthur Museum in DE next weekend so working on the slides for that one.  Gotta think about packing somewhere along the way which means I must do my laundry from LaJolla Retreat -  have a great weekend everyone.