It’s January and time to think about organizing things around the house. In keeping with this theme, we will be giving you some ideas on how to organize your needlework stash. Barb G. will give tips and tricks and would love to have any and all of you share YOUR secrets for organizing threads, canvases, tools, books, WIP, etc.
Also, this month we will begin our year long project–Variations Sampler by Custom House Needle Arts. The stitch books are finally in, and Christine Hause from the Stitching Shop will be at the meeting and have them for sale for $16.00. She will also have the Gumnut threads that are used in the original sampler. These gorgeous silk and wool threads are a little pricey, and we will talk about what you can use in place of the suggested threads should you want to do this. You can download the picture of the sampler, thread list, schematic of the blocks HERE. If you wish Barb to print you a copy of this information, please let her know–the cost will be $1.00.
The sampler finishes at 12″x12″ on 18 count canvas. You should use a piece of canvas either 16″x16″or 18″x18″ depending on whether you want a 2″ or 3″ border around the piece for framing or finishing into a pillow.
If you prefer to work on 14 count canvas, the piece will finish approximately 15 1/2″x 15 1/2″. Again you need to leave either an additional 2 or 3 inches on each side for finishing.
Also, The Stitching Shop has a TRUNK SHOW with 20 percent OFF this month, featuring these artists (& some stitch guides available):
Pat Thode
Catherine Blair
Brenda Palmer
Beth Robertson & Suzanne Howren
Barbara Bond
Call Christine at The Stitching Shop, 303 727-8500 or email her if you have questions: AStitchingShop@gmail.com
Happy stitching, everyone, and we will see you all on January 19. We DO meet on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Colorado Columbine Chapter, American Needlepoint Guild
Third Monday of each month except Aug & Dec., at 6:50 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E. Hampden Avenue
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
Email us at columbineang@gmail.com for more information.