SANDY’S STITCHING
Friday, December 20, 2013
THE MYSTERY OF
YOLANDA
Yolanda
Mystery
plans are moving right along. More and
more are signing up to participate. You
still have time to join in. She is going
to be so much fun. Grab some of your
friends and plan to meet and work on her together. What fun and giggles will develop! I have some shops that are offering stitching
space for their customers to meet when the new section of the stitch guide is
released and they will share the adventure together. Doesn’t that sound like a bit of social fun?
Yolanda
is a colorful, beautifully painted canvas offered by
Tapestry Fair. Her canvas size is 15” x
18”. So, that means you will need one
set of stretcher bars that are 15” and one set of stretcher bars that are
18”. Don’t forget the tacks or staples,
however you choose to affix her to the stretcher bars, to keep her nice and
snug. And while you are at it, and since
it is Christmas, if you don’t already have one, a nice floor stand would come
in handy, hint, hint, Santa.
For those of you who do not have a local needlepoint
shop who can get the Yolanda canvas and supplies for you, I have contacted some of the
following shops where I have recently taught and I specifically have asked to be sure that they
will be willing to get them for you. They are listed in alphabetical order.
Feel free to contact them. Be sure to
ask about stretcher bars as well should you need them. If you still have a problem you can, of
course, always contact me and I'll be happy to represent you.
Bedecked
and Beadazzled (MD)
PH:
410-296-0405
Designers
Desk (IL)
PH:
630-262-1234
1-800-377-8087
Serendipity
Needleworks (AL)
PH:
205-758-0108
Stitch
- (KY)
PH:
502-384-3424
stitchneedlepoint@gmail.com
The
Needle Works (TX)
PH:Toll Free 1-800-851-6931
or local calls (512)451-6931
You
still have plenty of time, of course, since the first class will not be until
March, but some of you are getting anxious.
And some of you are really, really, wanting to have this beautiful thing
under the tree for Christmas. So,
anything we can do to enable the stash enhancement we are on the ready!
To sign up just send email to: duodesignsinc@yahoo.com
To sign up just send email to: duodesignsinc@yahoo.com
Meanwhile,
I will be merrily stitching away!
However you may celebrate, best wishes. We celebrate Christmas and we wish you and yours a very Merry, Merry Christmas!
Sandy
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
WEDNESDAY WHIMSIES
Good morning !
Yep, Wednesday rolled around again and this time it is in December. Can you believe it. Well, like most of you, I am caught up in the Holiday festivities. I have decorating to do, parties to plan, parties to attend, oh, and did I mention stitching to finish?
Anyway, to make a long story short, I am going to put Wednesday Whimsies on hold until after the Holidays because I want to have fun too! I plan to enjoy my family and friends and I hope you will do the same!
May you all have a wonderful holiday however you choose to celebrate it!
And remember to stitch with a smile and remember those less fortunate than we and those who are sacrificing for our freedom!
Sandy
Good morning !
Yep, Wednesday rolled around again and this time it is in December. Can you believe it. Well, like most of you, I am caught up in the Holiday festivities. I have decorating to do, parties to plan, parties to attend, oh, and did I mention stitching to finish?
Anyway, to make a long story short, I am going to put Wednesday Whimsies on hold until after the Holidays because I want to have fun too! I plan to enjoy my family and friends and I hope you will do the same!
May you all have a wonderful holiday however you choose to celebrate it!
And remember to stitch with a smile and remember those less fortunate than we and those who are sacrificing for our freedom!
Sandy
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
WEDNESDAY WHIMSIES - Madam Stitch
Wednesday again! Wow. Well I'm starting to hone in on the foodstuff that couldn't be made too far ahead. Today we are going to make the brownies. Probably the deviled eggs (my friend insists that they are dressed eggs)
. Maybe the watergate salad. And the corn pudding. I just partially bake the corn pudding and then finish it up while the turkey is 'breathing'. That will help immensely for for tomorrow's gathering.
But this morning I will post the stitch of the week - Madam Stitch.
Wednesday again! Wow. Well I'm starting to hone in on the foodstuff that couldn't be made too far ahead. Today we are going to make the brownies. Probably the deviled eggs (my friend insists that they are dressed eggs)
. Maybe the watergate salad. And the corn pudding. I just partially bake the corn pudding and then finish it up while the turkey is 'breathing'. That will help immensely for for tomorrow's gathering.
But this morning I will post the stitch of the week - Madam Stitch.
This stitch is shown diagrammed so many ways. But, this way works for me. Hope it works for you too.
So stitch away. Me, I must get busy in the kitchen. I will admit - that is not my favorite place either.
Have a wonderful holiday everyone and I hope you are surrounded by family and loved ones. Ours keeps getting smaller and smaller. First by passing family members and second by youngsters growing up and moving away and on. The number keeps getting fewer and fewer. Yet, we still have so much for which we are thankful and thank God everyday for our blessings!
Until next time!
Sandy
Sunday, November 24, 2013
THE MYSTERY OF YOLANDA
More and more of the shops I have contacted have been responding. Plans are beginning to fall into place. From these positive responses there is no reason that participants should not be able to get all the supplies they will need to complete this project.
In February I will provide for you who do not have a LNS an option for getting the canvas and or stretcher bars. These are provided by a local shop. You may, of course, make other arrangements if you choose. We are just thinking of those who do not have the convenience of a LNS or do not want to be bothered.
Okay, canvas and stretcher bars are taken care of.
Next comes the first lesson. As I advised several days ago, I have been working with shops that I have taught at previously to see about having supplies for each of the months classes. After several discussions, I have decided that instead of kits, I will provide a list of the materials ahead of time to these shops and they will let me know if they have the materials or if they will be getting those supplies. Those that confirm that they have the supplies will then be added to a contact information list as a resource on the lesson list for those signed up for the class. That way the participants will always have an easily accessible resource for supplies. Of course, the class participants will be receiving the list of needed supplies for that lesson as well and will have the freedom to purchase the materials anywhere they choose. We just provide them with information of a resource that we know definitely has the materials. This list does not purport to be the only available resources that would have the supplies, but it is a mere representation of my personal knowledge of shops that would have the supplies.
Each lesson will be $25 and that will be invoiced through PayPay a week before the lesson will be accessible. The lesson will consist of stitch diagrams,a list of thread selections and embellishments that are needed, and explanations of what is to be done for that portion of the design. Then, I will basically walk the participants through the process of the lesson, discussing how the stitches are executed, and have additional photos that will not be in the stitch guide - sorta like being in a classroom. In other words, I will be teaching the techniques and providing a discussion forum for that portion of the stitch guide - as an expansion of the stitch guide. That section of the mystery will then be resolved.
After each lesson is posted via e-mail, participants may contact me by e-mail for clarification or questions regarding any portion of that section of the mystery. I will be setting up an area such as a closed Yahoo group or Facebook group so that we may communicate back and forth and among the group. I haven't gotten that far yet in my planning.
As I said earlier, this is a work in progress and until February it may be tweaked several times. Nothing major, just little things here and there.
Your input is welcome as we go along and remember to email me at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com to indicate your interest in signing up for the Mystery or with any questions about the class.
In February I will provide for you who do not have a LNS an option for getting the canvas and or stretcher bars. These are provided by a local shop. You may, of course, make other arrangements if you choose. We are just thinking of those who do not have the convenience of a LNS or do not want to be bothered.
Okay, canvas and stretcher bars are taken care of.
Next comes the first lesson. As I advised several days ago, I have been working with shops that I have taught at previously to see about having supplies for each of the months classes. After several discussions, I have decided that instead of kits, I will provide a list of the materials ahead of time to these shops and they will let me know if they have the materials or if they will be getting those supplies. Those that confirm that they have the supplies will then be added to a contact information list as a resource on the lesson list for those signed up for the class. That way the participants will always have an easily accessible resource for supplies. Of course, the class participants will be receiving the list of needed supplies for that lesson as well and will have the freedom to purchase the materials anywhere they choose. We just provide them with information of a resource that we know definitely has the materials. This list does not purport to be the only available resources that would have the supplies, but it is a mere representation of my personal knowledge of shops that would have the supplies.
Each lesson will be $25 and that will be invoiced through PayPay a week before the lesson will be accessible. The lesson will consist of stitch diagrams,a list of thread selections and embellishments that are needed, and explanations of what is to be done for that portion of the design. Then, I will basically walk the participants through the process of the lesson, discussing how the stitches are executed, and have additional photos that will not be in the stitch guide - sorta like being in a classroom. In other words, I will be teaching the techniques and providing a discussion forum for that portion of the stitch guide - as an expansion of the stitch guide. That section of the mystery will then be resolved.
After each lesson is posted via e-mail, participants may contact me by e-mail for clarification or questions regarding any portion of that section of the mystery. I will be setting up an area such as a closed Yahoo group or Facebook group so that we may communicate back and forth and among the group. I haven't gotten that far yet in my planning.
As I said earlier, this is a work in progress and until February it may be tweaked several times. Nothing major, just little things here and there.
Your input is welcome as we go along and remember to email me at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com to indicate your interest in signing up for the Mystery or with any questions about the class.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
WEDNESDAY WHIMSIES - ENGLISH STITCH
WEDNESDAY WHIMSIES - ENGLISH STITCH
A week away from Thanksgiving. That seems so hard to believe. When that happens it will feel to me as if the rest of the year will be but a passing phase. It will just zoom by and we will be into 2014 before I know it! It is so frightening! But I will focus on the present and our new stitch for the week.
Today I am sharing the English stitch.
I am not too familiar with this stitch. I don't see it around too much.
Okay, there it is so play with it and post your results.
Enjoy and stitch with a smile!
Sandy
A week away from Thanksgiving. That seems so hard to believe. When that happens it will feel to me as if the rest of the year will be but a passing phase. It will just zoom by and we will be into 2014 before I know it! It is so frightening! But I will focus on the present and our new stitch for the week.
Today I am sharing the English stitch.
I am not too familiar with this stitch. I don't see it around too much.
In a way it at first reminded me of a curtain stitch but not really. Anyway, here it is stitched.
It starts with a base of upright Gobelin or satin stitches. Then it has a layer of slanted stitches - as is shown in the second picture. In the third picture, I stitched in a contrasting thread so you could see the stitches better. I think for practical purposes I would use this stitch in two colors or textures so that you could see the movement.
Enjoy and stitch with a smile!
Sandy
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
MORE NEW CLASSES TO CONSIDER AFTER MARKET
Leigh Designs Familiars Series 'Listeners' also involves Needle Felting.
This one incorporates both wool roving by Clover Mfg. as well as silk roving from Painters Thread. AND it also has the new Silken Straw from The Needlepointer. A great opportunity to introduce your customers to several new products. How about that blingy rick rack?
This cutie Brrr… can't help but bring a smile to your face. Doesn't he just 'melt' you away? This relatively new designer Pepperberry has such cheerful designs and they are all a delight to stitch.
Techniques and embellishments from the collection and Sundance and threads from Rainbow Gallery, Kreinik, Pepper Pot Silk, Caron, etc., help this guy stitch up quickly.
Color? Blossom Bay presented by Sundance Designs cannot be accused of being dull. Threads and embellishments abound in this design! Ribbons from River Silks, beads from Sundance , techniques, etc., they just go on and on. Your two days will definitely be jam packed on this one. It too, used both wool roving from Clover Mfg. and silk roving from Painters Thread in its needle felting techniques. Beads, sequins, ribbons, silks, ruching, twisted lazy daisies, buttonholes, jessica, rhodes, and much, much more. So many threads from Rainbow Gallery, Kreinik, Pepper Pot Silk, Vineyard Silk, DMC, and more.
Check out some fun alternatives for you and your customers.
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