Category Archives: Teaching

Hey everyone! Remember that gorgeous Nativity I stitched and taught at last year’s retreat? Well, since we have had so many requests, it is back by popular demand! I’ll be teaching it again this summer.

Class is scheduled for Wednesday July 18th Raleigh, NC. Class will be a full day, held from 10-4pm, with lunch provided. We will be working in the classroom at the Needlepoint.Com retail shop, which such a great space.

I cover lots of different techniques in the class: How to work open stitches, several beading techniques, couching, working with straw silk, French Knots, Turkey work… the list goes on and on! There is surely something for everyone.

The class fee is $575 and includes your painted canvas, all threads and beads needed, stretcher bars, a printed stitch guide, and a full day of instruction!

The date is fast approaching, so mark your calendars and sign up now!

Call the shop to reserve your space at 919-828-5538.

Can’t make it to class? Shop the kit online here. 

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start thinking about Needlepoint.Com’s 2019 Retreat. It feels like just yesterday that I was teaching the nativity at our last round of classes. We have a huge lineup of different offerings planned for next years classes. You certainly don’t want to miss out. The retreat takes place every March in Raleigh, NC, and spaces are already limited for 2019.

I will be teaching the Kirk and Bradley Manor House Friday March 15th, 2019. I’m super excited about this class. I’ve been stitching away on the backdrop and can finally share my progress. (Those of you who follow Needlepoint.Com on Instagram have probably seen my stories shared there!) Not only will we work on the backdrop (the house itself) during class, the canvas also comes with attachable winter windows. I can’t wait to get started on those- so many fun opportunities to use beads and embellishments and fun threads to bring them to life! How cute is that little wreath on the front door!? I know they are going to make the piece!

Saturday March 16th I’ll be teaching this Tea Party canvas. I know this is going to be such a fun class. I will be using a variety of different ribbons for the flowers (you all know that’s my favorite!) as well as lots of other fun specialty threads to bring this piece to life. I already have a background stitch in mind…. but you’ll have to follow along with my progress to see it!

I can’t believe that Nancy’s double sided Forrest Friends Father Christmas has already sold out- forcing us to add another section to meet the demand for the class! I think this may be my favorite of the three Vernon has designed. Love that emerald green, and those little critters couldn’t be sweeter. Knowing Nancy, she has some tricks up her sleeve to make really make those animals something special.

Just look at how gorgeous her original red one was!

As always, the class fee includes canvas, stretcher bars, threads, printed stitch guide, and all the instruction for the weekend. It also gains you access to our fabulous wine and cheese parties. Melissa, our shop manager, always picks out the best specials and giveaways for that weekend. It’s surely an event you won’t want to miss. Sign up for one class, or take many and make it a weekend full of needlepoint fun.

If you would like more information on the retreat and all the classes we will be offering that weekend, check out our website here!

If you would like to sign up and reserve your spot in class, call the shop at 919-828-5538 to be sure you don’t miss out. Space is very limited so sign up soon!

Can’t wait to see you all there!

Hey everyone! Happy Saturday! Today on Stitch Style, I wanted to share the new online technique class that I’ve written for Needlepoint.Com: Tricky Stitches!

Tricky Stitches is a class that aims to teach stitches that are “tricky” to learn from just looking at a 2D diagram. Examples of stitches in this class include Ridged Spider Web, Buttonhole Stitch, Fly Stitch and more. Things that really benefit from video instruction and visual aid. It also teaches you where to use them on your canvas and what threads work best for each stitch. Really handy!

Our online classes include blank canvas, thread pack, stitch guide and online video reference through our website that never expires. You can watch the videos time and time again, and you have them as a learning resource in your Needlepoint.Com account forever!

You can shop our full list of online technique classes here:
Tricky Stitches
Santa’s Beard
Just Bead It
Frosty Stitches for Snow
Turkey Work Workshop
Lots of Knots
Openwork Background
Haunted Halloween Stitches
Perfectly Tailored Stitches

Hi everyone. I wanted to share the upcoming technique classes I’m planning on teaching at Needlepoint.Com! It’s back to school time, so it seems like the perfect opportunity to brush up on those tricky techniques you’ve always wanted a little bit of help with this August or September. Sign up for one or take all three!

Turkey work and Lots of Knots classes teach how to do tricky stitches that don’t diagram well in a book. Open work backgrounds class teaches how and why to select different background stitches. You are bound to learn a ton!

Call the shop to secure your spot or to ask for more information at 919-828-5538.

Can’t make it to Raleigh?! Consider taking the class online!

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