During this brief posting we are going to share with you some of our various ways of communicating with fellow stitchers.
Etsy Shop: duodesignsbySandra
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DuoDesignsBySANDRA?ref=search_shop_redirect
One thing that most of you may not know about is our Etsy Shop. duodesignsbySandra. In this shop you will find our Stitch Guides that are to be instantly downloaded by the buyer. Little by little we are getting them added. Most stitch guides are needlepoint but we are starting to include some of the cross-stitch charts.
The other thing found in our Etsy Shop is the surplus items from various hosted classes. These can be extra kits from f2f classes or online classes, canvases and embellishments. If listed as a kit they are generally a full kit. If a thread or two is missing from the kit the description will state so.
Finally we tend to post some items that are our preference in various stitch guides but most needlepoint shops do not carry as the demand may be low and the minimum requirement for stocking is high. A good example of this is the wonderful roving by Clover - much better quality than the local hobby shops tend to carry.
Needles 'n Fins Stitching Adventures
This is a secret Facebook page that you request to join. It is secret because we do not force ourselves into your computer without your wanting us to be there. This group is a catch all of persons who share our interest for stitching and cruising at the same time. We discuss upcoming trips and get feedback from participants who share some of their experiences along the way. We are always open to suggestions for trips that would interest the group. We generally strive to keep our groups relatively small - 50 or less. We enjoy the intimacy of the lower number and smaller vessels. Some areas - those that move beyond our normal river cruises - require a slightly larger ship. We no longer teach on the larger ocean going vessels however. First we're not crazy about the possibility of rough waters and second we like being able to walk down the hall and see a familiar face. The Mediterranean cruise required a slightly larger ship and the Hawaiian adventure will require a larger ship - still much smaller than the ocean mega ships.
Simply send us an email at duodesignsinc@yahoo and request to join this group if you would like to follow along
Blog: sandyarthur.blogspot.com
Of course you know about the blog if you are reading this. It is suggested that you follow or join or whatever it is that FB requires you to do to see what we are up to. Here I just chat a bit with you. I try to keep you posted of all our stitching shenanigans. Mostly cover the Online Mystery Classes and lessons and talk about the stitching travels. I also make an effort to share with you various deadlines and registrations of places where we will be teaching face-to-face classes (f2f for short version).
We do not try to represent ourselves as being the all knowing source of information. While I am a certified Senior Master Teacher of Needlepoint through American Needlepoint Guild all I want to do is share with you how I interpret doing things or my view and sometimes opinion of some technique, practice, etc. We break some rules sometimes but I try to make sure you know the rules you are breaking. That way if anyone ever calls your hand on the way you do something you can always say 'yes, I know that blah blah is the proper way to do blah blah but I chose to do it this way.'
PAY IT FORWARD - Freebie stitches
Next week we begin our first installment of the weekly post of a stitch that can be incorporated into the hearts sampler. Hearts from A to Z is set up as a sampler and has been taught at various venues. After the initial first week of getting the canvas ready and gathering supplies we will begin posting a new stitch each week for 26 weeks - plus an extra at the end. There is no charge for this adventure. Just visit the blog and download the chart. Remember this is copyrighted material and we ask that you respect the rules of copyright. Enjoy for your own personal benefit. Tell friends to come follow the blog and they too can have their very own copies.
Thank you all for sharing my journey through my stitching adventures and I cherish you all! Never hesitate to ask questions. That is how we all learn.
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours.
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Busy, busy, busy!
Trying to stay out of trouble!
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