4The Tennessee Valley Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc.

Presents

Birmingham, AL Birmingham Marriott

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Share-A-Stitch XXXI Classes

Little Green Acorns Kit Fee: $50.00 Teacher: Eileen Bennett Technique: 16th, 17th and 18th century sampler stitching including counted thread techniques. Student Level: An intermediate to advanced level class. Student must be capable of following stitch diagrams and have had experience working on linen fabric. Class Description: Little Green Acorns Sampler features 23 band designs teamed with scattered motifs which were popular during the 16th and 17th centuries. The acorn motif is prominent throughout and all have been worked with a variety of period stitches. The model was worked on 32-count light sand colored linen and measures 4.1-inches wide by 10-inches high. 12 colors of DMC threads have been used. Prework: None Kit Includes: DMC threads, fabric cut 10-inches wide by 16-inches high, color photo, #24 tapestry needle, instruction sheets (10 pages) with stitch diagrams, charting (6 pages), washing instructions with an added bonus of ‘how to whiten antique linens,” 2-page bibliography of Sampler Books Student Supplies: A 4 or 5-inch hoop (if used), scissors, pencil, extra lighting and magnification if needed. Artist, author, teacher Eileen Bennett is a recognized expert in the art of sampler stitching and is much sought after in the United States and abroad for her encyclopedic knowledge of historic embroideries. She has written seven books, including The Red Book Of Sampler Stitches and A Note Book Of Pulled Thread Stitches that embroiderers and canvas workers routinely turn to for well-documented, historically accurate stitches. Eileen is currently the chairperson for Michigan's Sampler Survey, a nation-wide search documenting Michigan's school-girl embroideries.

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Sophie’s Choice Bracelet Kit Fee: $55.00 Teacher: Linda Chirby Technique: Circular peyote, circular brick stitch with increasing, three dimensional surface embellishments Student Level: basic – intermediate Class Description: Sophie’s Choice bracelet combines two kinds of beaded beads. Four, large 3-dimensional beaded beads are the main focal point of this bracelet. Students of this workshop will create a circular peyote base around a small form, accented with fire polish beads, and embellished with size 11 and 14 seed beads. My signature fire polish beads are created with spokes woven off a circular base with a drawstring closure at each end. All eight of these beaded beads and circular brick rondells are linked together with a three strand, seed bead chain and generously embellished with fringe and accented with 12 different kinds of beads of all colors, sizes and shapes. A woven flat peyote closure wraps around my signature bead to form a beaded bead closure. Students who have taken my class, the Charleston Lariat with the Beaded Bead Tassel, will have an advantage. Color choice: Teal or Amethyst Prework: none Kit Includes: Full pattern with photo and written directions, Seed Beads Size (11°, 14°), Pony and/or Cubes, GP Spacers, Nylon forms, Czech Fire polish, Assortment of Pressed Glass Shapes and sizes from 6mm to 8mm Sewing Kit with size D nymo, wax and needles. Sewing Kit with Bobbin / thread, Needles Student Supplies: Thread Conditioner (such as Beeswax or Thread Heaven), magnifying eyeglasses, scissors, 3 small containers or lids to separate colors into a palette. Optional - Fireline, a strong fishing line to weave with. Linda Chirby is an accomplished art director and designer. Linda has worked for advertising agencies, publishers and design studios in New York City, Richmond and Atlanta. She discovered beading at an early age and her beadwork has inspired her to create and design patterns that cover Circular and Flat Peyote, Brick Stitch and several Netting and Sculptural techniques. Linda’s patterns include highly detailed instructions, and illustrated step-by-step diagrams. She enjoys sharing the peace that beading gives to her soul and her spirit through the classes she teaches for the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, the National Academy of Needlearts and other regional EGA chapters and private organizations.

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The Red Window Kit Fee: $55.00 Teacher: Susan Goodman Technique: Photo transfer, layering, embellishing, stitch interpretation, painting on canvas Student Level: All levels Class Description: Photographs are a wonderful starting place to create backgrounds for needlepoint or embroidery. The process involves “transferring” favorite photos to fabric and canvas. After adhering the photos to a ground, students will add paint to the background and then embellish the photos using sheers, nets, and painted transfer web for layering techniques. Designs will then be stitched interpreting them while choosing proper threads and needle sizes. Teacher will provide a transfer ready picture of “The Red Window.” In addition, each student will receive a second transfer photograph which features a window as focal point. Prework: none Kit Includes: 2 10” x 12” congress cloth, 1 8” x 10” congress cloth, several “Photo-Trans”ferred photos with designs, needles, several skeins of overdyed cottons in appropriate colors, paint brush, nets, sheers, rice paper, instructions with color photo, teacher will share additional materials (paints, brushes, etc.) Student Supplies: 10” x 12” Stretcher Bars, tacks for attaching canvas/fabric to bars, paint brushes, sewing scissors, fabric scissors, paper scissors, plus light and magnification, if desired. Susan Goodman from Centennial, CO has taught needlework throughout the Rocky Mountain Region, at many region seminars around the country and for national EGA, NAN, Callaway, ANG and EAC (Embroidery Assn. of Canada) Seminars. Her original embroidery pieces have been exhibited in five national EGA Biennial Exhibits, several of which have traveled to galleries around the country. Susan’s current specialty is creative embroidery design with an emphasis on transfer methods and use of computer photographs.

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The Wandering Lamb Kit Fee: $65.00 Teacher: Barbara Jackson Technique: Crewel Student Level: intermediate Class Description: This Leicester lamb has wandered into a springtime garden only to find a fantastic Jacobean flower vine topped with that quintessential symbol of hospitality, the pineapple. It will be our joy to create a most engaging and colorful garden for this little creature’s enjoyment. A variety of crewel stitches will provide texture and an interesting array of wool and silk threads will provide the color. The colorful threads are a feast for the eyes. Hand dyed Heathway merino from England, Pearsall’s silks, Gloriana’s Lorikeet wool, and Gumnuts Poppies silk and wool all appear on the program. These very traditional, albeit wildly imaginative, flower motifs are historical whimsy at its best. Whether you are an intermediate or experienced crewel worker this design will have elements to challenge and amuse you. The finished size is 5” x 7” and is perfect for a box top or sewing case for your crewel yarns. Prework: none Kit Includes: Linen with design pre-drawn, muslin, all threads, needles, instructions with color pictures. Student Supplies: An 8” – 9” heavy wooden hoop with deep sides or 10” x 14” stretcher bars. Stand or weight to hold hoop or stretcher bars so both hands are free to stitch. This is a must!!! Basting thread. usual stitching supplies, light and magnification, if needed. Barbara Jackson is well-known throughout the needlework industry for her love of traditional Early English and American design She is a graduate of the National Academy of Needlearts teacher certification program in crewel and holds a Certificate “with Distinction” from the summer certification program of England’s Royal School of Needlework. Barbara has taught for many organizations over the years and markets her own original designs under the Tristan Brooks logo. Her work has been featured in Crewel A-Z published by Inspirations magazine as well as in several editions of the magazine. Her work has also graced the covers of the EGA magazine, Sampler and Antique Quarterly and Inspirations Magazine.

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The Color of Seasons Kit Fee: $75.00 Teacher: Catherine Jordan Technique: Fabric painting, surface stitching, finishing Student Level: Intermediate Class Description: Come and explore the exciting possibilities of fabric painted backgrounds and landscapes! This class introduces the use of fabric paints with surface embroidery while exploring the changes of seasonal color. The projects can be finished as lapel pins, pendants, or pin keeps. Students will work on silk dupion with a selection of over dyed cotton floss. This is a great introduction to add color to your work, with four small projects which are easily finished! Prework: None Kit Includes: Silk dupion, jacquard textile paint set, paint brushes, over dyed threads, finishing forms (4 sets), pin backings, muslin linings, needles in felt, lacing thread, cording and ribbon finishing supplies, written materials/photo Student Supplies: Students will supply 5” embroidery hoop or frame to accommodate 12” x 12” silk fabric; light and/or magnification, if needed. Catherine Jordan holds Master Craftsman certifications in the EGA Counted Thread, Crewel, and Color programs. She is the current president for the EGA Gentle Pursuits of Richmond chapter and a juried member of EGA’s artist’s group, Fiber Forum. Her work can be seen at www.CatherinesDesigns.net.

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Golden Iris Kit Fee: $56.00 Teacher: Marnie Ritter Technique: Shading with silks, satin and fishbone stitches, turkey work Student Level: Advanced intermediate Class Description: The iris has been a favorite of mine since embroidering them on my sofa and I now find that it is a favorite of many as testimony to the popularity of this class. The joy of working this beautiful flower in the stitch that offers the most reward is an enriching experience. This intricate shading class offers the student the opportunity to study shading to the maximum learning to combine more than eight shades of honey yellows, antique golds, and variations of soft greens within the iris shape. Detailed photographs of each shading step are included in the instruction booklet for ease in the learning process. Other stitches include fishbone, satin stitch and turkey work. Glimmer organdy is placed over the glitter congress cloth forming two layers on which the iris is stitched. The organdy allows the stitches to loft and form in exquisite detail over the canvas which offers body to the design. Prework: none Kit Includes: Drawn canvas, glimmer organdy, all silks to complete design, colored pictures and instructions Student Supplies: 12” x 12” stretcher frame, embroidery needles #8. Marnie Ritter has taught needle art for over thirty-five years at national and regional seminars for ANG, EGA, Callaway Gardens, Kent State University, and NAN, as well as Guilds and shops national and international. Marnie's forte is to continuously discover new and innovative techniques that combine many facets of needleart. Her students enjoy her enthusiastic sharing of these years of seasoned experience. Her certification in Surface Stitchery from The Council of Embroiderers as well as experience in judging, television and publishing offers a teacher well versed in the subject of needlework. In 2006 she was awarded the honorable Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Needlearts.

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Florentine Fleur de Lys Kit Fee: $105.00 Teacher: Michele Roberts Technique: Traditional raised goldwork, beading, needlepoint Student Level: Advanced intermediate Class Description: The official symbol of the city of Florence, Italy, as well as the Medici family, is a fleur de lys with enhanced growth – the stamens and pistils are separated from the petals of the flower. The background is a diagonal latticework of gold and pearls. A latticed border of pure gold surrounds the design. The traditional techniques of raised goldwork are used. Materials include Congress cloth, several types of gold bullion, and freshwater pearls. Prework: Assemble tools and supplies. Backstitch in the outline of the fleur de lys, baste in the border. Approximately 4-8 hours. Kit Includes: White 24-count Congress cloth, Gold Pearl Purl, Gold Bright Check Purl, Gold Wire Check Purl, Gold Whipped Plate, Check Thread, Japan gold, freshwater pearls, needles, padding, threads, beeswax, and other items. Complete instructions in bound booklet, photograph and bibliography. Student Supplies: Frame and tools for working with metal – welcome letter will contain a complete list. Michele Roberts has taught for ANG, EGA, NAN, Callaway, the National Altar Guild, and other venues; written books and articles; created correspondence courses and cyber workshops. She has received the following certifications and awards: EGA GRADUATE TEACHER, ANG SENIOR MASTER TEACHER, ROYAL SCHOOL OF NEEDLEWORK (DISTINCTION), CITIES AND GUILDS (STUMPWORK), NAN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD; numerous stitching awards in US and UK. Michele has served as officers on the local, regional and national levels.

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Marion’s Magic Kit Fee: $17.00 Teacher: Marion Scoular Technique: Blackwork, reversible double running stitch Student Level: All Class Description: While Blackwork does NOT have to be the same on both sides, the challenge of the double-running stitch, which will produce reversible Blackwork, is definitely a fascinating "mental challenge". Doctors are now telling us that mental exercise will allay the onset of Alzheimer's. Let me teach you how to master this technique. If, however, you do not wish to stitch it in double running, only you will know, as the wrong side will never be seen. I have designed a wreath of Camellias, Alabama's State Flower, which can become a pincushion or an ornament with a photo attached. The kit cost will include the finishing form and everything needed for completion. Prework: none Kit Includes: Fabric, threads, needles and all necessary instructions needed to complete the design Student Supplies: Usual needlework equipment, a magnifier if normally used and extra lighting, just in case the room is poorly lit. Marion Scoular is a 3 year, Mark Excellent graduate of The Royal School of Needlework and a City and Guild’s Silver Medalist. She has taught in English High Schools; owned the Robin Hood Wool Shop for 13 years; taught Adult Education for Clemson University and has judged, lectured and taught in 43 states, Canada, Mexico and Australia. She is author of many booklets and articles on Embroidery techniques.

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Prickly Paisley Kit Fee: $70 Teacher: Mary Alice Sinton Technique: Japanese bead embroidery Student Level: Entry Class Description: EYEGLASS CASE or CELL PHONE CASE. The Prickly Paisley is done in Japanese bead embroidery method and is an entry-level piece offered in a red or blue palette. Bead Embroidery in the Japanese method incorporates silk embroidery techniques translated with beads. The beads used are a wide variety of Tri-cut and glass seed beads. The foundation fabric is a paisley & vine 100% cotton fabric called Sunshine Provence by Moda stitched using stretcher bars. The Cell Phone Case comes with a solid brass swivel bolt snap to attach inside your handbag. Two different pattern widths are available for either an IPHONE or BLACKBERRY. Color Choices: Blue or red Prework: none Kit Includes: Beads, Japanese needles with ultra fine needle threader, cotton fabric (printed), lining (flannel), Gutermann sewing threads, fusible interfacing, beading Koma, fusible fleece, design paper and pattern, color image reference Student Supplies: Clamps or Frame Weights, skinny stretcher bars (11” x 11”), silk pins, needles (#12 beading or sharps), awl or teko bari (optional), any embroidery scissors, paper scissors Mary Alice Sinton began her needle arts career studying Hawaiian Quilting while living in Hawaii for five years. She began studying Japanese Embroidery in 1990 and has traveled to study at Kurenai-Kai. She was certified to teach Traditional Japanese Embroidery and Japanese Bead Embroidery through the JEC in Atlanta. Mary Alice taught Young Student’s class at the JEC and she teaches Japanese Silk & Bead Embroidery, as well as Hawaiian quilting in several venues in and around Texas and the central USA. Her teaching schedule and needle art can be seen at www.bluebonnetstudio.com. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from Stephens College of Columbia, MO.

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Tribute to Vincent Kit Fee: $110.00 Teacher: Gail Sirna Technique: Canvas work, surface embroidery, silk, raised, color study Student Level: Intermediate and up Class Description: Vincent Van Gogh spent some time in the south of France, and there he became enamored of the abundant sunflowers that grew about this home. He captured the essence of the bloom, and also their beauty. His portrayals never cease to fascinate the viewer and have become a most well known image in the world. Tribute to Vincent is my interpretation of this theme. It is a study in analogous colors, and a sampler of raised techniques to effect texture. Spectacular flowers are worked in Japanese Flat Silk, in detached needleweaving, in bullions, and others in traditional canvaswork stitches. Prework: none Kit Includes: Needlepoint Silk, Soie d”Alger, Waterlilies, Northern Lights, Splendor, Silk n Ribbons, Neon Rays, Kreinik Braids and Ribbon, Angora, Fancy Fur, Beads, 18/inch mono canvas, needles, instruction booklet and photo Student Supplies: Stretcher bars: 14” x 14”, Teko bari or other laying tool, frame weight, table clamp or other item to secure canvas, extra #24 & #26 tapestry needles, thumb tacks or staple gun to attach the canvas to the bars, usual stitching supplies, including scissors, pen/pencil for taking notes, pink hair tape--optional but recommended--for taping down "spaghetti", soft handkerchief or something similar to cover work, a bag large enough to accommodate this size stretcher bars, if desired, magnets to hold needles, purple “disappearing" pen for darkening lines Gail Carolyn Sirna is a longtime embroiderer, needlework teacher and judge, and author of In Praise of the Needlewoman. She has taught extensively for over 30 years throughout North America for the American Needlepoint Guild, the Embroiderers' Guild of America, and the Embroiderers' Association of Canada. She has also judged numerous exhibits, and has exhibited widely across the country, winning many ribbons. In 2004 she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Needlearts.

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Sahara Spring Kit Fee: $80.00 Teacher: Cindy Valentine Technique: Contemporary band sampler (Hardanger and other counted thread stitches) Student Level: Advanced intermediate Class Description: Students will learn 24 different stitches as they work this band sampler that can be either framed, or finished as a bell-pull. Students will have a choice of white/silver, ecru/gold or turquoise/lavender for this piece. Color and fabric selection should be made at time of registration. The focus will be on the stitches and the textures they create as well as using positive and negative space. The instructor will provide other threads and a doodle cloth for the students to use to see how color can improve or detract from an overall design. Experimentation with various threads and colors is highly encouraged. There are three stitched examples provided, and suggestions are made as to sizes and types of thread that could be used. Tips are given to improve color sense and perfect stitching ability. Color choices: White/silver, ecru/gold, turquoise/lavender Prework: 2-3 hours basting and securing edges Kit Includes: Full color chart and instructions, 24 count congress cloth or 28 count linen, a variety of cotton, silk and metallic threads in the chosen colorway, (including hand-dyed threads) practice threads, doodle cloth needles and beads. Student Supplies: Usual stitching materials, extra light or magnification and power strip if needed, good quality scissors with sharp points suitable for Hardanger embroidery, 10” scroll bars or 8” q-snaps or other means of stretching fabric taut. Stretcher bars would not be suitable for this piece unless the student has chosen the congress cloth option, and then should consider carefully as some of the stitches will be more easily executed by removing from the frame. A laying tool will be helpful for some of the stitches. Students are encouraged to bring threads from their stash to use if they so desire. Cindy Valentine is the designer and owner of Cindy Valentine Designs. She is an active member of the Mississippi River Valley Chapter of EGA, and a Member of NAN and ANG. She has authored a group correspondence course for EGA and is in the process of writing another. Cindy has taught for women’s groups, shops and private retreats. She has taught at the EGA National Seminar in 2008 and several regional seminars. Cindy’s designs have been published in The Cross Stitcher, Just Cross Stitch and The Gift of Stitching magazines.

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Studio Time Teacher: Elizabeth Talledo Class Description: Need help finishing a project, stuck on a technique, over whelmed with your back log of UFO’s? Then this is the class for you! Elizabeth can help you with needlepoint, counted work, cut work and finishing. She has experience with finishing linen, needlepoint and wool items. Together we can get through these pieces and get them off your plate. We can change stitches, work on perfecting a stitch, changing colors or threads. We can take the stitched projects and finish them into ornaments, stand ups, smalls - the sky is the limit. Elizabeth will have resource materials on hand for all types of stitching and materials to help with finishing needlepoint and counted work projects. Elizabeth has a BFA in Fine Art from Old Dominion University, 1983. Elizabeth has been teaching needlepoint and linen finishing along with needlepoint decorative stitches and counted linen stitches since 1990 in local needle work shops. She teaches in shops and guilds across the country and has been on the Faculty for EGA and ANG National. She has had designs in Fine Lines, Just Cross Stitch, The Gift of Stitch, Un Natale De Ricamare and Cross Stitch and Needle Work. Elizabeth specializes in counted thread work, needlepoint, wool appliqué, and finishing techniques in linen, needlepoint, and wool appliqué.