Needlepoint Now Newsletter February 2015

Needlepoint Now News
Between the Threads
FROM
ELI ZABETH
Bullion Knots
Bullion knots have been
striking fear into stitchers'
hearts for a long time. They
can be a little persnickety if
you don’t get the tension right,
but when worked correctly,
they add wonderful texture
to your needlepoint. They are
often used for landscaping,
fur, hair and flowers and can
be worked right on the canvas
or on top of small stitches
like tent, skip tent or T-stitch.
Bullion knots are also referred
to as caterpillar stitch, worm
stitch, coil stitch, Puerto Rico
rose, and roll stitch.
The Puerto
Rico rose is
comprised
of a number
of bullion
knots stitched
in a coil to
resemble a flower.
In the November/December
issue we reviewed Colonial
Needle’s new bullion needles
that come in tapestry and
sharp points. Each package
contains a 3 ½”, 5” and 7”
needle. The longer the needle,
the longer you can make your
stitch. Follow the step-by-step
directions below and you will
be making bullion stitches like
a pro in no time.
Step 1: Bring the needle
up through the canvas.
Step 2: Measure how long
you would like your stitch
to be and go down into
the canvas at that point.
Step 3: Bring the needle
back up at step 1.
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Step 5: Pull the needle,
sliding the wraps from the
needle to the end of the
thread. Lightly pinching the
needle and the thread while
sliding the wraps helps.
Step 6: Take the needle
to the back of the canvas
where you went down in
step 2.
Step 4: Using the stitch between
step 1 and 2, wrap the needle over
and over until the wraps cover the
same area as the length of the
stitch you want. Do not wrap too
tightly or you will have problems
pulling the needle through the
wraps. But don’t wrap too loosely
or you will have a messy stitch.
Take your time and stroke the wraps
until they lie smoothly.
Practice makes perfect
on bullions but the
new longer needles
by Colonial have
greatly improved my
bullion knots.
Would you like to try
a set? If so, email us at
contest@needlepointnow.com
with your name and subscriber
number. Thanks to Colonial
Needle we
have a set
to give away
in a drawing.
The contest
ends on
April 18th
and we will
announce
the winner
in our April
newsletter.
We asked for a picture of
your stitching nook and 150 words or
less telling us why you needed a
Stella Floor Lamp!
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After 25 years my stitching corner has
been disrupted by the loss of the couch
I used to sit on. A new chair is coming
soon but as you can see it is a pretty dark
corner. New lighting and a new chair—
what a way to start a new stitching year.
—Sally Vomocil, Corvallis, OR
CONGRATULATIONS, SALLY!!
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New Classes at our Studio
Needlepoint Now
presents:
4 Days of Japanese Embroidery and/or Japanese Beading
with Mary Alice Sinton
Date: Saturday through Tuesday, May 23 – 26, 2015
Place: Needlepoint Now Studio
24865 Fir Grove Lane, Elmira, OR 97437
Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Level: All levels
Price: $55 a day; this does not include a kit
Description:
Classroom and one on one time with Mary Alice on Japanese Embroidery and/or
Beading. Have you wanted to try either technique? For beading, look through Mary
Alice's teaching pieces online at bluebonnetstudio.com* or choose Hanazume, a
phase one design for Japanese Embroidery. Mary Alice can order any supplies you
need and have them available for you at class. Come for as many days as you like.
Student to bring:
Students can bring existing projects or make arrangements with Mary Alice to start a new
project.
Cancellation Policy: CancellationwithfullrefunduptoApril1stwhenthefinalclassnumbergoestothe
teacher.AfterApril1sttherewillnotbeanyrefundsbutyoumayfindsomeonetotake
your place.
Lunch and dinner: The price of the class includes lunch each day. There will be two group dinners planned.
On Sunday we will visit the local restaurant Our Daily Bread. On Monday (Memorial
Day) we will have a BBQ on the patio and The BBQ is also included in the class fee.
* Please note that beading projects Prince Charming and Daisy Delight Minaudière are under contract with EGA, and so not available for this class.
TosignupforJapaneseEmbroideryand/orJapaneseBeading,filloutthissection,tearitoffandsubmitit
withyour $55 deposit (make checks payable to Needlepoint Now) to: Needlepoint Now, PO Box 428, Elmira,
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IN THE CLASS UNTIL YOU HAVE PAID YOUR DEPOSIT. Class size is limited to 16 students.
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Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
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Email address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Emergency contact: _________________________________________________________________________
Needlepoint Now
presents:
Janet Casey’s
Mum’s the Word
Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, 2015
Place: Needlepoint Now Studio
24865 Fir Grove Lane, Elmira, OR 97437
Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Level: Intermediate
Price: $265
Description:
Mum’s the Word is an elegant minaudière that is a must for every woman's wardrobe.
This small (4 ½" x 5") evening bag is large enough to hold your smartphone, a credit
card, and a bit of lip gloss. The chrysanthemum design is padded silk with either gold or
silver that is striking on black Congress cloth, while the back is stitched in a coordinating
metallic pattern. Color choices will be offered, including red, orange, yellow, green,
blue, and lavender. Instruction will also be provided for creating a beaded handle that
can be attached to the bag.
Kit Contains:
Two pieces Congress cloth, all threads, purse form, attachments, photo, and
complete instructions
Student to bring:
2 sets of 9" x 9" stretcher bars, & the usual stitching tools, including light and
magnification if needed
Lunch and Dinner: The price includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday there will be a BBQ on
the patio. The BBQ is free to anyone participating in the class. Before heading home on
Sunday, join us for an early no host dinner at our local restaurant Our Daily Bread.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation with full refund up to April 4th when the final class number goes to the
teacher. After April 4th there will not be any refunds. You may find someone to take
your place.
To sign up for Mum’s the Word, fill out this section, tear it off and submit it with your $50 deposit
(make checks payable to Needlepoint Now) to: Needlepoint Now, PO Box 428, Elmira, OR 97437.
Call (541)935-0238 or email editor@needlepointnow.com for more information. YOU ARE NOT IN
THE CLASS UNTIL YOU HAVE PAID YOUR DEPOSIT. Class size is limited to 18 students.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Email address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Emergency contact: _________________________________________________________________________
Needlepoint Now
presents:
Libby Sturdy’s
“Uh-Oh” Santa
Date: Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, 2015
Place: Needlepoint Now Studio
24865 Fir Grove Lane, Elmira, OR 97437
Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Level:
Intermediate
Price:
$285
Description:
“Uh-Oh” Santa is stuck! This jolly stand-up is stitched on #18 white canvas with 18
different fun threads, including three metallic braids, Fuzzy Stuff, Watercolours,
Wildflowers, silks, overdyed pearls and flosses, linen, and Petite Sparkle Rays. To add
even more sparkle, we will embellish him with sequins and three kinds of beads. Stitches
include traditional and new bargello, three-step Scotch variation, two-color Rhodes,
padded petal, brick, French knots, criss-cross Hungarian, diagonal mosaic, couching,
random straight, padded satin, and trapunto to fatten his tummy — "Uh-Oh!"
Kit Contains:
18-count canvas with a line drawing, all threads and embellishments, complete directions,
color copies, batting and muslin
Student to bring:
14" x 18" stretcher bars, & the usual stitching tools, including light and
magnification if needed
Lunch and Dinner: The price includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday there will be a BBQ on
the patio. The BBQ is free to anyone participating in the class. Before heading home on
Sunday, join us for an early no host dinner at our local restaurant Our Daily Bread.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation with full refund up to May 11th when the final class number goes to the
teacher. After May 11th there will not be any refunds. You may find someone to take your
place.
To sign up for “Uh-Oh” Santa, fill out this section, tear it off and submit it with your $50 deposit (make checks
payable to Needlepoint Now) to: Needlepoint Now, PO Box 428, Elmira, OR 97437. Call (541)935-0238 or
email editor@needlepointnow.com for more information. YOU ARE NOT IN THE CLASS UNTIL YOU
HAVE PAID YOUR DEPOSIT. Class size is limited to 18 students.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Email address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Emergency contact: _________________________________________________________________________
in the March/April Issue
Coming up...
Peter Rabbit
Created by Rebecca Wood with a
stitch guide by Connie Camp, this
silly rabbit will have you jumping
for joy! Connie's clever and colorful
stitch guide is designed for all
eleven in the series.
Lotus Garden
Dragonflies and flowers abound
in this wonderful composition
of lotus flowers by Zecca with
Lisa Kessler's stitch guide. Seek
to attain serenity and the zen
of stitching and beading with
this wonderful piece.
Shy Vi
A sweet little flower perched
atop a slender stem with two
of her friends alongside. Sandy
Rodgers has designed a beautiful
series of wild flowers. Discover
her effective methods for adding
shading on canvas and brighten
your season.
Tibetan Prince
Amanda Lawford has brought us a
mysterious little prince, peeking out
from behind a screen, with perhaps
a bit of mischief in his eyes. Find out
what's going on in the stitch guide by
the talented Vicky De Angelis.
Gingham & Calico
One of the projects featured in Finger Step's Design's
project pack, The Patterned Tent that contains four
projects and many patterns using just tent stitch.
Gingham and Calico features only a few of the tent
stitch patterns that can be created using three
different colors of thread.
Ad Reminder!
Reservations for ad space in our
May/June issue are due March 2nd, with ad materials
for custom design due March 9th. Camera-ready ads can
be sent in as late as April 1st. —Thank you!
Cotton Candy
Since Martina Dey of Stickideen Von Der
Wiehenburg Design's last project in our Nov/Dec
issue, requests have been coming in for more of
her work. Cotton Candy is the second in her Circle
series and we are pleased to be able to bring it to
our readers.
The 12 Tribes of Israel, Part 2
The next two tribes are Gad and Asher for this
biblical series from Rishfeld Designs. The sign of the
tent shows the military side of the tribe of Gad and
Asher's symbol is the olive tree. The fabulous stitch
guide is by the gifted Donna Brandeis LaGanga. Join
us in stitching this historical canvas.
Peeps
Squiggee Designs has created another tempting
canvas of a famous Easter treat. You won't be able
to resist adding these little guys to your basket.
Elizabeth Bozievich has taken special care to show
us how to stitch and finish these cute fluffy icons
of Easter.
Woodlawn's Magnificent
Needlework Exhibit
More than 200 years ago, Martha Washington's
granddaughter, Eleanor "Nelly" Custis Lewis,
was considered one of America's foremost
needleworkers. Today, her home, Woodlawn
Plantation, hosts an annual Needlework Exhibit.
Find out about the exhibit and perhaps consider
making a road trip to Virgina.
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