Face to Face Needlepoint Classes with Sandy Arthur

Sandy will be doing a LOT of traveling all over the country, teaching her sought after Needlepoint Classes. Here is her current schedule…

South Central Region EGA
June 5-9, 2012 in Shreveport, LA

http://www.scr2012seminar.org/Home.html

June 5-9, 2012 in Shreveport, LA
South Central Region EGA
3-Day Class  – To The Beach

TO THE BEACH

©2009  SANDRA ARTHUR

LENGTH:                  3-DAY CLASS

PROFICIENCY:       INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED

DESCRIPTION:  Fun!  Fun!  Fun!  This project is chocked full of fun threads and techniques.

The design is line drawn on 14 count monocanvas – 14” x 16”.  The design area is approximately 11.5” x 13”.

Stitches include Woven Plait, Mosaic, Woven Cross Stitch, Diagonal Tent, Upright Gobelin, Cashmere, Uncut Turkey Work, Satin Stitch, Couched Slanted Gobelin, Upright Cross, Wrapped Backstitch, Smyrna Cross, Twisted Lazy Daisy, French Knot, Round Buttonhole, Perl Curl, Stem Stitch, Scrunchie, Trammé Brick, Open Wave, French Knot, and Slanted Gobelin.

THREADS:    Stitches are executed in a wide variety of threads to provide interest and texture.  Some threads included are Silk & Ivory, Planet Earth, Kreinik Braid, Splendor Silk, Peluche, Floss, Pearl Cotton, Mandarin Floss, RibbonFloss, Patina, Rainbow Gallery Linen, Shimmer, Burmilana, Overdyed floss and sewing thread.

OTHER MATERIALS:  Felt, Mill Hill Beads, brads and ribbons.

TOTE NOT INCLUDED

STUDENT TO PROVIDE:  Normal stitching supplies

Carolinas Region EGA Seminar 2012

June 1 -3 2012.

Mended Heart

LENGTH: 2-DAY CLASS
Student Proficiency:  Intermediate
Pre-Stitching:  Minimal – less than 2 hours 1” x 4” Diagonal Tent Stitch

A new accessory for your stitching basket could be this wonderful needle case.  Mended Heart is 6” x 7” .

There are three line-drawn canvases on 18 count rose monocanvas.

Stitches include Upright Gobelin, Eyelet Variation, Hungarian Tramé Variation, Leaf Stitch Variation, Darning Hearts, Buttonhole Stitch, Backstitch and Couched Buttonhole Hearts.  Threads include #8 Pearl Cotton, Vineyard Silk, RibbonFloss Metallic, Kreinik Braid, Opalescent, and stranded cotton.

Kit Contents:  Three line-drawn 18 ct canvases (10” x 10”, 10” x 12” and 12” x 14”); all threads and embellishments, color photocopy; detailed stitch guide; template kit and assembly instructions.

TNNA Summer Market
Columbus OH

Hearts and Flowers – Thursday, June 21

Desert Garden – Friday June 22

When attending the TNNA market in June in Columbus, Ohio, be sure to check out these two designs I will be teaching for Sundance Designs. For full details review your TNNA registration booklet for full registration information and forms or go to the website www.TNNA.org

Hearts and Flowers
Heart and Flowers is a half-day class taught on Thursday, June 21. This class will include the new embellishment trim – Sparkles – beautiful Sundance beads and sequins, and a wide variety of interesting threads. The class No. TT303 will be from 3:30 pm until 6:30 pm. The member cost for this class is $60 and the non-member cost is $80.

Hearts and Flowers

 

Desert Garden
Desert Garden is a full-day class taught on Friday, June 22. We will be featuring the new product Sparkles, an embellishment trim, that is fun to use and adds a total new dimension to your designs. There are lots of beads, sequins, threads and great stitches to be explored. The class time is from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Class No. FT103 is $95 for members and $115 for non-members. Hope to see you there.

Desert Garden

ANG National Seminar
August 24-31,2012 in Philadelphia, PA

http://needlepoint.org/FutureSeminars.phpAugust 24-31,2012 in Philadelphia, PA
ANG National Seminar
4-Day Class – Witch on the Town
3-Day Class – Ladybug Tea
1-Day Class – Diamonds & Rubies

WITCH ON THE TOWN

© 2009 Sandra Arthur

CLASS DESCRIPTION

CLASS LENGTH:      4 DAYS

PROFICIENCY LEVEL:  Intermediate/Advanced

Display your needlework on a stylish, soft leather tote.  Fun colors and interesting stitches work up quickly on a 14 count line-drawn monocanvas.

Stitches include Bargello Swirl, Diagonal Tent, Upright Cross, Couched Oblong Cross, Smyrna, Double and Single Brick, Satin Stitch, Criss-Cross Hungarian and couching.  Dimensional appliqué technique is also done.

The colorful threads of  Silk & Ivory, Planet Earth, Snow, Pearl Cotton, RG Wisper, Fluffy Fleece, Overdyed Silk, Boa and Shimmer RibbonFloss create this whimsical design.

KIT CONTENTS:             14” x 16” line-drawn monocanvas, 14 count, all threads and embellishments to stitch project, including beads, brads and buttons, detailed instructions with illustrations, and color photocopy of project.

TOTE NOT INCLUDED

STUDENT TO SUPPLY:  Normal stitching supplies, including 14” x 16” stretcher bars, needles, laying tool, etc.

Ladybug Tea – 3 day

LADYBUG  TEA

©2009  SANDRA ARTHUR

LENGTH:                  3 or 4-DAY CLASS

PROFICIENCY:       INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED

DESCRIPTION:  Fun!  Fun!  Fun!  This project is chocked full of fun threads and techniques.

The design is line drawn on 14 count monocanvas – 14” x 16”.  The design area is approximately 11.5” x 13”.

Stitches include  Victorian Step, Mosaic, Couched Oblong Cross, Stem, Staggered Chain, Rhodes Heart – Giant Square and Round, Alternating Scotch, Padded Satin, T-Stitch, and more.  Also covered will be embellishments such as adding ribbon, making rosettes, and adding beads.

THREADS:    Stitches are executed in a wide variety of threads to provide interest and texture.  Some threads included are Watercolours, Splendor, Pearl Cotton, Shimmer, Treasure Braid, stranded cotton floss, and more.

OTHER MATERIALS:  Ribbon.

TOTE NOT INCLUDED

Diamonds and Rubies – 1 day class (aka Trio of Diamonds)Trio of Diamonds

©2009  SANDRA ARTHUR

LENGTH:                  1-DAY CLASS

PROFICIENCY:       INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED

DESCRIPTION:    This elegant ornament is the second in a series.  Stitching is done on 18 ct. white monocanvas – 8” x 12”.

Stitches include Crescent Variation, Diagonal Tent Stitch, Upright Gobelin, Slanted Gobelin,  Interrupted Pavilion, twisted bead rope and beaded fringe creation and bead attachment.  Threads used include RibbonFlosses, Panache, Snow and  beading thread.

In addition to stitches taught, complete assembly discussion and illustration will take place during class.

KIT CONTENTS:   18 ct. monocanvas – 8” x 12”; all threads needed to stitch the project; glass seed beads ; drop beads; decorative ribbon, pearl head pin, detailed stitch guide with clear illustrations, and color photocopy of project.

Student will have 3 colorways choices:  Red/White; Blue/White; Gold/Ecru

Student to provide glue, long straight pins and 3” Styrofoam ball.   (Items will not  be needed in classroom.)