Stitch of
the Week
Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19th Stitch of the Week is
Madam Stitch. This is a schedule change due to Holly's travel.
Tip
Of the Week
When using a ribbon type
thread, try working a Gobelin Stitch, alternating a firm and thin ribbon
every other stitch. One Example: a suede and a ribbon thread.
Finishing Idea of
the Week
Ana Louise Fulks,
affectionately dubbed "Absolutely's Wal-Mart Greeter" shows off her
recently completed rug we have titled, "The Power of Persistence".
Ana's rug resided in a closet for 8 years before arriving at Absolutely
Needlepoint for finishing. We certainly hope that after all of
these years in hiding, it will now reside in a well deserved, prominent
place in Ana's home.
Ongoing Classes
Beginner’s On Demand 1: With the demands of
today’s busy lifestyles, we are creating a one-hour beginner’s class
that will fit into anyone’s busy schedule. Tell us when you are
available and we will schedule the class according to your needs. You
will learn both of the basic needlepoint stitches - the Continental and
the Basketweave stitches. Cost is $50, which includes materials. Call to
schedule the class.
Beginner’s On-Demand 2: This one-hour class
extends the first Beginner’s On-Demand class to include the Scotch,
Diagonal Mosaic, and Cashmere stitches, and is appropriate for anyone
who knows the Basketweave or Continental stitch. Cost is $50, which
includes materials. Call to schedule the class.
Absolutely Fabulous Class: This is an
on-going class that meets on Tuesdays at 10:30AM. In this class, we
incorporate a wide variety of decorative stitches into a fabulous
Holly-original design. Past projects have included tote bags, luggage
straps, table runners, and picture frames, to mention a few. Holly
designs the canvas and the stitches, you choose your fibers and each
week stitch a different area on the canvas. Cost varies according to the
project and your choice of fiber. Call for more information
Stitch and Sip: This is an on-going event
every Wednesday evening from 6:30 – 8:30PM. It is a great way to meet
and support other stitchers, while working on any of your unfinished
projects. It’s tons of fun, so come and join us for wine and pizza
starting this Wednesday evening. Cost is $5, and we request you RSVP the
day of!
Stitch of the Week: This class meets every
Friday and Saturday from 10:30 – 11:30AM. Each week we teach a new
decorative stitch, as well as help you with both placement and fiber
choices. Buy a new hand-painted canvas or one of our line-drawn SOW
canvases, or use a canvas from your stash. Cost is $5 per class.
Stitching Social: The Stitching Social
starts when the Stitch of the Week class ends, on both Friday and
Saturday. It provides an opportunity for you to share and learn from
other stitchers while working on one of your unfinished projects. There
is no cost involved, and we encourage our customers to become part of
this fabulous support group.
Studio Time: On Friday 11:30 – 12:30PM you
have the opportunity to get help in a group setting with stitch and
fiber advice for old and new projects. We will not only help you select
the stitch and the fibers, but will give you graphs and help you
maintain a project guide for your piece. Cost is $10 per session.
Private Lessons/Studio Time On-Demand: If
you want to learn more advanced stitches, get help with stitch and/or
fiber selection for new or old projects, or just get our undivided
attention for help with your needlepoint, just call and schedule a
private lesson. Cost is $20 for 30 minutes, $40 for an hour.
Happy Stitching!
Holly, Allison, Laura & Maryann
