Thistle Needleworks Autumn & Early Winter Class Schedule

    * * * AUTUMN & EARLY WINTER 2008 CLASS SCHEDULE * * *
 
The Open Classroom                                        Judie Solomon
 Cross Stitch, Samplers, Hardanger, Pulled Thread, Drawn Thread --
 Charted and Painted Canvaswork/Needlepoint -- and More!  For all
 levels -- beginners on up are welcome.  Although classes are
 scheduled in groups of 3 or 4 weeks, you may join at any time,
 space permitting.  Registration is on a monthly basis.
	Mondays, Sept. 8 - Dec. 15 (except Sept. 15); 7-9pm  -OR-
	Tuesdays, Sept. 2 - Dec. 16 (except Sept. 16); 1-3pm  -OR-
	Wednesdays, Sept. 3 - Dec. 17 (except Sept. 17, Nov. 26); 7-9pm
	-OR-  Thursdays, Sept. 4 - Dec. 18 (except Nov. 27); 10am-12n
	                                                 $7.50 per week
 
New England Welcome                                       Connie Jensen
 This bread cover or doily features a pineapple, the traditional symbol
 of hospitality, and is, at the same time, a quick introduction to
 Hardanger embroidery.  See a picture of the class piece.
	Mondays, September 22, 29; 7-9pm                         $15.00
 
Hardanger Embroidery Basics                               Connie Jensen
 Hardanger looks complicated because of all the openwork, but it really
 is not difficult to do at all!  Although traditionally worked
 white-on-white, we recommend the use of soft colors for beginning
 students.  We also often use some of the lovely hand-dyed threads for
 a more contemporary look.  Connie's enthusiasm for this Norwegian
 counted cutwork embroidery is infectious -- do join her!
 See a picture of the class piece.
	Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, 27; 7-9pm                    $30.00
 
Hardanger - Beyond the Basics                             Connie Jensen
 Have you seen openwork stitches that intrigue, but are unknown to you?
 While working on a strikingly beautiful small doily, you will learn a
 wide range of new filling stitches for both square openings and
 elongated areas.  You may choose the colors of fabric and threads that
 are most pleasing to your decor.  See a picture of the class piece.
	Mondays, November 17, 24, December 1, 8; 7-9pm           $30.00
 
Tatting with Needle and Shuttle                            Julia Appell
 Although tatting with a shuttle has been around for centuries, many
 stitchers now use a long tatting needle.  Julia will show students in
 this class the advantages of both to obtain equally lovely results.
 This is an open classroom for students of all levels, whether a
 beginner or continuing student.
	Wednesdays, September 24, October 1, 8; 7-9pm            $22.50
 
Beaded Bracelet                                           Lissa Hurtado
 Designed to appeal to tweens, teens and all adults who are young at
 heart, these bracelets (or make yours into a scissors fob) use beads
 of all sizes and shapes and colors and can be both fun and funky.
	Thursday, October 9; 6-8pm  -OR-
	Saturday, December 6; 10am-12n                            $7.50
 
Crewel Embroidery Basics                                   Julia Appell
 This beautiful form of surface embroidery is historically tied to
 New England.  We have chosen a design for you that will give you the
 opportunity to learn a wide variety of stitches.  Julia will show you
 how to execute them both correctly and with ease.
 See a picture of the class piece.
	Wednesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5; 7-9pm        $30.00
 
Elegant Monogram                                           Julia Appell
 The single large letter of your choosing on a clean and crisp linen
 fabric will be worked in a monochromatic color scheme in several
 crewel stitches with fine crewel wools OR on a cotton pillowcase
 with cotton flosses.  Perfect for an elegant pillow, a tote bag, or
 an elegant bed pillowcase or sham.
	Wednesdays, November 12, 19, December 3; 7-9pm           $22.50
 
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The Bells Are Ringing
	This series of classes, all based on a bell motif, is designed
 to introduce our friends to many different embroidery techniques  --
 ten of them, to be exact.  Register for at least five classes and
 any other one will be our gift to you.
 
Golden Bell                                                 Susan Jones
 Stitch patterns worked on plain-weave fabric with metallics add a
 nice glow.  Although the original is festive green and red on
 golden yellow, you may choose your own color of fabric and threads.
 (Some students may need to bring magnification, but the lighting in
 our classroom is excellent.)  See a picture of the class piece.
	Tuesday, October 7; 7-9pm                                 $7.50
 
Shaded Bell                                               Judie Solomon
 Although our model is stitched on linen, you may choose to stitch
 your bell on Aida or the fabric of your choice -- any count will
 work!  Note how the addition of a stitch here or there (ours are
 metallic) changes the pattern.  See a picture of the class piece.
	Tuesday, October 14; 7-9pm                                $7.50
 
Layered Bell                                              Judie Solomon
 A soft mix of iridescent and metallic threads make this bell a
 resounding success.  This bargello pattern is so effective, but so
 simple, that even stitchers with no canvas experience will enjoy it.
 See a picture of the class piece.
	Tuesday, October 21; 7-9pm                                $7.50
 
Lacy Bell                                                 Judie Solomon
 Pulled Thread embroidery is a way of creating a lacy look without
 ever cutting a thread in your linen -- it just looks like you did --
 magic!  Stitches worked on both the diagonal and straight across add
 dimension.  See a picture of the class piece.
	Tuesday, October 28; 7-9pm                                $7.50
 
Crewel Bell                                                Julia Appell
 An excellent opportunity for people who are used to counted work to
 try a little bit of surface embroidery.  Add this ornament to your
 tree and all your friends and family will agree you did a beautiful
 job.
	Tuesday, November 4; 7-9pm                                $7.50
 
Textured Bell                                          Karen DeCasanova
 This bell will add lots of texture to your tree.  The original was
 stitched in deep rich colors, but you may choose the colors to your
 liking.  Never tried punch needle embroidery?  Here's the project
 for you.  See a picture of the class piece.
	Tuesday, November 11; 7-9pm                               $7.50
 
Banded Bell                                                Julia Appell
 Begin with a simple backstitched outline, then add a band of drawn
 thread embroidery to make this bell shine -- especially when backed
 with a shiny or metallic fabric.  See a picture of the class piece.
	Tuesday, November 18; 7-9pm                               $7.50
 
Scandinavian Bell                                         Connie Jensen
 An ornament in Hardanger with a bell, of course.  Designed especially
 for us (you!), Connie promises to make it both simple and enjoyable
 to add this to your ornaments collection.
 See a picture of the class piece.
	Tuesday, December 2; 7-9pm                                $7.50
 
Secret Bell                                            Candy Katsarakes
 Our newest staff member has been asked to create a needlepoint bell
 to introduce herself to you and you to the joy of canvas embroidery.
	Tuesday, December 9; 7-9pm                                $7.50
 
Vibrating Bell                                            Judie Solomon
 This class will break out of the ornament mode to stitch a band for a
 festive fingertip towel or butterfly pillow.  So quick and easy,
 you'll have it hanging for your guests to use in no time.
	Tuesday, December 16; 7-9pm                               $7.50
 
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Extraordinary Animal Shading                         Martha Piontkowski
 Martha is, hands down, the premier stitcher of furry animals.  She
 will share her secrets with you in this class as you stitch a small
 squirrel on Sante Fe Sage 18-mesh canvas.  You will want to apply
 her technique to all the furry beasts you stitch from now on!  The
 class fee includes the painted canvas.
 See a picture of the class piece.
	Saturday, October 18; 10am-1pm                           $24.00 
 
Punch Needle Embroidery Basics                         Karen DeCasanova
 This very old technique has been increasingly popular in the last few
 years, and a great many designs are now available.  Karen will get you
 started on the right track with an explanation of the tools needed and
 the threads and fabrics which are recommended, in addition to working
 with each student to master this technique, which has a variety of
 uses.
	Thursday, October 23; 7-9pm  -OR-
	Wednesday, November 5; 10am-12n                           $7.50
 
Points To Perfection                                      Connie Jensen
 How many times have you said, "Don't look at the back"?  Are you
 satisfied with the quality of your work, or would you really like it
 to look better?  Does your needlework look as good as you expected
 after it is framed?  Perhaps you could benefit from sitting in on
 this class which will discuss a wide variety of Points to Perfection.
	Monday, November 3; 7-9pm                                 $7.50
 
Festive Mini-Bellpull                                       Susan Jones
 Another twist to the "think outside the box" concept........this time
 we "think inside the diamond".  Students will work a mini-bellpull in
 class in festive holiday colors, or colors of their choice, and will
 be encouraged to create some of their own designs based on similar
 motifs.  Susan will also review the wide variety of uses for these
 simple-to-stitch motifs.  See a picture of the class piece.
	Saturday, November 8; 10am-3pm                           $22.50
 
Afghan Stitching                                          Connie Jensen
 Connie has made more cross stitch afghans than you can imagine, so she
 knows all the tricks to make them winners.  Plan ahead -- choose an
 afghan pattern and make a date with yourself to purchase that large
 piece of fabric at our January sale.
	Monday, December 15; 7-9pm                                $7.50
 
Hand-Painting Needlepoint Canvas                         Suzanne Newton
 We would like to offer this opportunity again for our canvas
 aficionados to paint their own needlepoint canvases.  A mutually
 agreeable Saturday will be set aside once we have a list of
 interested students.
	Saturday to be determined; 10am-4pm                      $30.00
 
Mounting and Framing I                             Judie & John Solomon
 Learn the basics of proper mounting of needlework while mounting a
 piece of cross stitch on Aida into a frame from our wide selection
 that is no larger than 12" x 12".
 Please check frame and needlework with us at the time of registration.
	Friday, September 26; 7-10:30pm  -OR-
	Friday, November 14; 7-10:30pm                           $25.00
 
Mounting and Framing II & III                      Judie & John Solomon
 Mounting needlework by lacing is the best method for mounting all
 needlework, and is required for linens and other plainweave fabrics,
 crewel, and needlepoint.  This class also covers mounting needlework
 into frames which are neither square or rectangular.
 Please check frame and needlework with us at the time of registration.
 Prerequisite: Mounting and Framing I (see above).
	Friday, October 17; 7-10:30pm  -OR-
	Friday, December 5; 7-10:30pm                            $25.00
 
Extra Holiday Shopping Hours:
	Sundays, November 2 through December 21; 12n - 4pm
 
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas -- closing at 2pm on Christmas Eve
 
Mark your calendar now!
	Mid-Winter Madness Sale (at least 20% off everything in stock)
	Friday, January 9; 9:30am to 8pm
	Saturday, January 10; 9:30am to 6pm
 
Class fees do not include materials -- we will contact you 3-7 days
before your class with a supplies list or kit fee.
 
Class Registration:
1) Class fee is payable at time of registration
2) Registrations close 72 hours before the start of each class
   (late registrations are accepted on a space-available basis)
3) $7.50 cancellation fee for withdrawal within 72 hours before start
   of class
4) In case of cancellation or withdrawal, refunds will be made only at
   the store -- we cannot mail out refund checks
5) We cannot accept registrations for partial sessions -- please check
   your calendar carefully -- only one absence per session may be
   carried over to the next session
6) Missed classes may be made up at the discretion of the shop
   management in cooperation with the instructor -- make-ups must be
   taken during the next scheduled session of the missed class -- only
   one absence per session may be carried over to the next session
7) Class size is limited: minimum -- 4 students
                          maximum -- 6-16 students

For more information about a class:

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