ANG SEMINAR – ANAHEIM, CA  AUGUST 23-30, 2013

It is almost that time of year again – SEMINAR!  Gosh, it doesn’t seem possible.  Weren’t we just in Philadelphia last month or so?
Most of you should have your Seminar Brochures by now.  A cup of coffee (or tea), a cozy chair to snuggle in and a little time is needed to sit back and really enjoy going through this fun vessel of class offerings.

Pinkletoes – Jointed Needlepoint Rabbit designed by Sandy Arthur

We are fortunate enough to be on the very first page of the four-day classes on page 11.  Pinkletoes!  She’s almost like a little baby that you want to reach over and pinch her cheeks.

Pinkletoes is stitched on five pieces of line-drawn Congress cloth.  She has one piece of size 18 Aida cloth for her tail.  Students have a choice of selecting a kit that includes floss or a kit that includes Soie d’Alger.

Other luscious threads include Wisper, Petite Sparkle Rays, Kreinik, Sulky and Fuzzy Stuff.  Also included are some wonderful silk ribbons and beads.
We will be doing stitches  for Miss Pinkletoes  that include lots of combination stitches, triple feather, encroaching Gobelin, Milanese, cast on, woven, several hearts, Alicia’s lace, rapid stitch, and others.
Techniques will cover darning, ribbon embroidery, and Turkey work as well as other traditional methods.
When finished), Pinkletoes will have beautiful eyes and movable joints  (we will provide contact information for the finisher of our model).
Although tempting, Pinkletoes is not a toy for play but a wonderful way to display your beautiful stitching skills and provide pleasure for the eyes.

 

California Poppy Teacup Treasures – Three Dimensional Needlepoint Designed by Sandy Arthur

Further through the book on page 33 is shown our one-day class Teacup Treasures – California Poppy.

 

This piece is one of a series.  A beautiful dimensional poppy (stumpwork) representing one of a species of the California poppy is exhibited atop a field of green Lugana fabric.  It is accompanied by lovely beaded leaves.
Stitches that will be covered include leaf stitches, Gobelin variations and stem stitch.
Techniques covered include needlewoven leaves, couching wire, buttonhole edging and needle painting.  We will be stitching on one piece of fabric and applying the finished stitching to a second piece of fabric.
While the model is displayed on a ‘treasured’ family tea cup, the design is just as much at home on a lovely box top to hold those little treasures.
There is lots to enjoy at seminar so be sure to have a good look at all the classes as well as extra activities that are happening on-site as well as off.
Hope to see you there.
Stitch with a Smile!
Sandy