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Absolutely Needlepoint

Get the Point!

March 9-15, 2010

 

  

What's New

 

Stop in and browse through our newest book selection, Bargello, Beading, Silk Ribbon Embroidery and more.  They’re irresistible. 

 

 

Tomorrow is March 10th.   Stop in for 10 10 10

 

 

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For our graduated beginners or those who know the basic stitches and are ready for new challenges, join our Intermediate Class beginning in May on Wednesday evenings form 5-6:30.  You will learn 16 new stitches while creating a fabulous monogrammed piece which can be made into a tote or whatever your imagination dictates.  Cost of the class is $160 which includes 4 classes, your canvas and stitchguide.  Fibers are not included as the price is based on your choices.  Please call the store asap if interested as we will need to special order your monogram.  

 

 

 

 

Just in Wall

 

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My favorite new canvas this week!

 

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Stitch of the Week

 

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Stitch of the Week for Friday and Saturday March 12th and 13th  is Offset Scotch

The Final Touch

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More of Julia Tafur’s delightful birdhouses.

 

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From the imagination at work department, Leslie Tobin’s matzo cover.

 

Ongoing Classes

Ongoing Beginner’s Group Classes: This series of 5 consecutive classes, usually on Wednesday evenings, is a perfect introduction to the art of needlepoint. You will learn the continental, basketweave, parisian, scotch and diagonal mosaic stitches with a completed project at the end of the series.  After class you are invited to join our Sip and Stitch group at no extra charge which is a great way to meet other stitchers with a wealth of new ideas. 

Cost is $140 which includes materials.  Call to find out when the next series begins.

Beginner’s On Demand 1: With the demands of today’s busy lifestyles, our one-hour beginner’s class fits anyone’s schedule. Tell us when you are available and we schedule the class according to your needs. You will learn both of the basic needlepoint stitches - the Continental and the Basketweave.

Cost is $65, 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 $65 which includes materials. Call to schedule the class.

Absolutely Fabulous Class: An on-going weekly class meeting Tuesday's at 10:30AM.   A wide variety of decorative stitches are incorporated into a fabulous Holly-original design. Past projects have included tote bags, luggage straps, table runners, and picture frames.   Holly designs the canvas and the stitches, you choose your fibers and stitch a different area on the canvas each week. Cost varies according to the project and your choice of fiber. Call for more information

Stitch and Sip: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30PM join us for a great way to meet and support other stitchers, while working on any of your unfinished projects.  Wine and pizza  is included in the  $5 cost.  Guaranteed giggles and new friendships are free. We request you RSVP the day of so we have plenty of wine and pizza here. 

Stitch of the Week: Learn a new stitch every week on either Friday or Saturday from 10:30 – 11:30AM at our popular Stitch of the Week Class. In addition to learning a new stitch we will help you with its placement and fiber choice on our SOW canvas or a canvas from your own stash.  Cost is $5 per class.

Stitching Social: The Stitching Social begins at the conclusion of Stitch of the Week  on both Fridays and Saturdays.   Share your own talents and learn from other stitchers while working on an unfinished project. This is a lively and friendly group who share a passion for learning new needlepoint techniques from each other. 

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 $25 for 30 minutes, $50 for an hour. 

Happy Stitching!

 

          Holly, Allison, Laura & Maryann

 

Absolutely Needlepoint ...... where stitching is a pleasure!
2625 S.W. 28th Street, Miami, FL 33133
305.858.1212

Store Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM  Closed Sundays & Mondays


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