May 2008

Now that the flowers & trees are in bloom it really feels like spring and time for Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and our annual Needlework Exhibit. Be sure to stop by the barn this month to see the work completed by customers of A Stitcher’s Garden and vote for your favorite piece. An informal reception will be held on Saturday, May 10th from 2-4 PM in honor of our stitchers. We really appreciate the time and talent represented and their generosity in sharing their work with us. Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Stitching, Jan

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, May 2nd 7-midnight Stitch-In
$10 per person, refreshments, stitching, relaxing. Please call 449-2181 to register as space is limited.

Saturday, May 10th 2-4 PM Reception for Stitchers
Stop by and congratulate our exhibitors.

Monday, May 26th Shop CLOSED Memorial Day

WHAT’S NEW

• Just Cross Stitch June 2008 issue
• Little House Needleworks Always & Forever, Wool Needlebook
• Fairfield Road Designs Proud Peacock
• Country Cottage Needleworks You Are My Sunshine, Bless Our Home
• Artful Offerings PN: Honey Bee Season
• John Clayton Mini Pink Roses, Mini Hollyhocks
• Waxing Moon Designs Simply Americana; PN: Live Simply, Love You To The Moon
• Samsarah June Baubles (strawberries), July Baubles (flip flops)
• Notforgotten Farm Josiah Turner’s Sampler
• Myrtle Grace Motifs PN: Petals & Punches, Montague Stars, Live Laugh Love, A Pitcher Of Spring
• The Primitive Needle The Dampy Sod
• Ann Cox Silk Ribbon Embroidery Designs & Techniques
• By The Bay Seeds of Kindness, Pineapple Estate, Box of Spring
• Val’s Stuff Spring’s A Buzzin’
• Primitivebetty’s Prim Bunny Sampler, Spring Tyme Sampler
• Lakeside Linens 32ct. French Lilac, Silver Fir
• Lizzie Kate Double Flips: Encourage Laugh, Create Live; USA Squared, Housework Never Killed Anyone
• Bent Creek Seasons Of Change Row
• Country Garden Stitchery Believe
• Pine Mountain Designs PN: Summer Cherries, Faded Flowers
• Sampler & Antique Needlework Summer 2008
• Stone & Thread Live Simply kit, primitive frames
• Calico Crossroads Mini Kats: Mother’s Love, Flying High
• Elizabeth Designs Bless The Moon, Follow Your Heart
• Homespun Elegance Colonial Inspirations II
• The Silver Lining Purple Columbine
• La D Da We have a new shipment of Bee’s Knee’s lap desks for those who have been waiting for them!!!

UPCOMING CLASSES

Needle Felting "Flowers" Saturday, May 3rd 10-12 $45
Fun and easy to do. No experience necessary.

Wool Applique "Star Heart" Saturday, May 10th 10-12 $50
Using hand dyed wool create this Samsarah three dimensional piece with embellishments.

Punch Needle "Patriotic Heart" Saturday, May 17th 10-12 $45
Uses a three strand punch needle (that you may keep after class). A locking hoop is required for class.

"Cottage Garden" Saturdays May 24th & 31st 10-1 $70
Experienced with linen but want to learn new stitches? This band sampler teaches a variety of specialty stitches.

French Knots "Seaside Cottage" Wednesday, June 11th 10-12 $45
Using french knots and colonial knots you will create a miniature detailed Teresa Layman design.

Needle Felting "Summer Star" Saturday, June 14th 10-12 $50
Using wool roving, a felting needle, and a foam base you will add depth to create shapes on your work, or free standing objects.

Rug Punch "Blue Flower" Saturday, June 21st 10-12 $55
Done on a large count canvas, using wool. A large locking hoop is required for use in class.

Ribbon Embroidery "Topiary" Saturday, June 28th 10-1 $45
This class will introduce you to silk ribbon embroidery stitches. No experience with cross stitch needed. Beautiful & unique.

All classes require a 50% deposit to register. Please call 449-2181 or stop by the shop to see the class models. Photos of the current month’s classes are on the class page of the web site. Please bring your own embroidery scissors to class with you as well as any special lighting or magnification required. All materials are included in the class kit unless otherwise specified.