Spring

2815 Bammel Lane
Houston, Texas 77098
713.522.9704 (phone)
Weekdays 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 3 pm
Spring 2014
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Dear Stitchers,
2014 has burst on the scene with much excitement and anticipation of a year filled with great stitching. Needle
House has been bustling with activity with the new It's Delicious Series kicking off and new items arriving from
market every day. We were excited to see new things from all of our favorite artists, including Melissa Shirley,
Rebecca Wood, and Debbie Mum each with the addition of spectacular Thanksgiving offerings. Kathy Shenkel
has created some fanciful popsicles that will be so much fun to collect and stitch. John Johannsen introduced
many new inspiring items including a pig settled among beautiful flowers and watermelon ~ you have to see him
to believe him! Amanda Lawford introduced a fabulous new 30" Santa surrounded by animals. New beginner kits
that will appeal to the youngest stitcher as well as teens have arrived at Needle House. And, we discovered
some new talent including several that have joined The Artist's Collection. All this along with new and beautiful
colors in many of our thread lines.
The new year is always refreshing and renewing and I experienced this myself as I saw my eldest
granddaughter, Emily, settle into her Freshman Year in college in the same week that my granddaughter, Meena,
picked up a needle and I helped her begin her first needlepoint project! It is always thrilling to see how each New
Year opens our eyes to exciting adventures! Take a moment to see what we have in store for you at Needle
House in 2014!
Happy Stitching
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B o o k s h e l f
Carol Lake and Michael Boren have created a wonderful stitcher's resource for us in their new book Painted
Canvas Embellishment: An Idea Book. Detailed stitch diagrams, including mirror images of many directional
stitches, are categorized by areas and elements including clothing, leaves, and wings. The first section of this
book offers information on a plethora of thread choices and will prove to be
most helpful when determining which thread you may want to chose. You
will want to add this book to your shelf most definitely!
B a s k e t w e a v e
C l a s s
Basketweave is the queen of all needlepoint stitches. It is the most used
and misused stitch in needlepoint. Whether a beginner or an
experienced stitcher, you will not only learn all the advantages of
basketweave, but also how to execute it correctly. Learn and perfect
your stitches and improve the look of all your projects with Ann Kelly’s
encore Basketweave Class.
Tuesday, March 25th & Tuesday, May 6th
from 9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Cost $50.00
T r u n k
S h ow s
Bunny Show
March 1-8
Sis Boom Bah!!!
March 29-April 5
The Princess and Me
May
Grab your Easter Basket and
hop on over to Needle House
Hail, Hail
the gang’s
all here ~
We have
canvasses
coming
from
many artists, including Painted
Pony, Kathy Shenkel, and
Carol Dupree, representing all
the schools that are near and
dear to your heart. New
adventures or cherished
memories ~ here is a perfect
gift for the big fan in your life!
This show is sure to bring a
smile to your face ~ The
Princess and Me is a delightful
for our Annual Bunny Show.
You are sure to find a fresh
project to help you usher in
Houston's Spring!
Brenda Stofft
March 1-29
Exquisite, hand painted canvasses that have
amazing color selections ~ you will fall in love
with Brenda's designs. Don't miss this show!
collection of ornaments for all
occasions. Holidays, weddings,
sports, babies and everything
you can think of is represented
in this imaginative collection of
canvasses. It is nearly
impossible to chose just one!
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Come and Stitch with Laurie Walden
Spend the day stitching with Laurie every Thursday morning and/or afternoon. Laurie
brings her considerable talents with threads, color, and stitches to the Needle House
teaching table. Call us at Needle House to check availability and register!
N a n c y ’ s
W o r k s h o p s
These are two-hour workshops concentrating on the application of special stitches and fibers to a
project of your choice purchased at Needle House. Sign up is on a first come, first serve basis.
Class fees are due upon registration and are non-refundable. If you have an emergency or conflict, we
will be happy to accommodate you as best we can, depending on the availability of classes. However,
you are always welcome to find your own substitute. Class fees are $20.00 for one 2-hour session.
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Evening Workshops
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Class Registration
Tuesday, March 11th ~ 9:30 a.m.
(for weekday classes)
Saturday, March 15th ~ 9:30 a.m.
(for Saturday & Wednesday evening classes)
June 2014
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CALENDAR LEGEND
Morning classes only
Morning & Afternoon or Evening classes
For planning purposes, click here for a printer friendly version.
Nancy H. Laux
2815 Bammel Lane
Houston, Texas 77098
Phone: 713.522.9704
Email: NeedleHouse@TheNeedleHouse.com
Web: www.theneedlehouse.com
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Class Registration - March 11th & 15th
Trunk Shows
March 1-8 - Bunny Show
March 1-29 - Brenda Stofft
March 29-April 5 - Sis Boom Bah!!!
May - The Princess and Me
Basketweave Class March 25th & May 6th
Store Closed - May 30th
Newsletter Stitch
Continuous Woven Scotch
This month's featured book, Painted Canvas Embellishment: An Idea Book has many
versatile stitches. Consider the Continuous Woven Scotch stitch for wings or sleeves. Use
a metallic thread for the foundation thread and add a Neon Rays, Splendor, or Burmilana
for the scotch stitches. Having the mirror image in the book is most helpful when switching
directions!
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