Welcome to the first issue of our new newsletter!
This inaugural issue profiles our beautiful new store. The new location is perfect and
our view of the fountain, courtyard and lake is just gorgeous. The wall of windows
provides great light for the retail space. Our window displays are gathering much
attention and many questions about needlework from people walking by our shop.
Parking is easy and there are lots of comfortable stools and chairs to sit in while you
look at canvases or catalogues for that special design. There are many special new
models to give you great finishing ideas. Come in and see our shop if you have not
had the chance!
This month our new thread is a lovely Chinese silk in 190 colors from City
Needleworks. It is 6 meters of 6 ply and works well on 18 mesh canvas. If you have
not tried the new High Cotton, it is another fine thread we introduced this year. The
colors are marvelous , it plies easily and has a slight sheen. I have used it on a new
Laurel Burch design as the new colors in this line are perfect for the brilliant colors.
New canvases from market have arrived - the new Leigh pagodas, Sophia’s fans and
kimonos, Mindy’s oriental quilts, Debbie Mum’s Halloween, Mary Lake Thompson’s
bottle bouquets and ribbon candy from Melissa Shirley, Napa wine scene from Susan
Roberts and many more. Two great new books are from market. Reserve your
copy of June McKnight's fifteenth book "Spooky Stitches" filled with treats for your
canvas. "Everything Blackwork is New Again" is Julia Snyder's new book. Blackwork
can be used on needlepoint to allow canvas to show through or it can be stitched
over other stitches to add detail and contrast. Try Blackwork for an accent on
backgrounds and borders.
One of my favorite new items are the gift cards featured in this newsletter. Some
are humorous, some are serious and some are like a little diary of the project you
are giving. I chuckled at one of the greeting which read:
“I told myself, 'No new needlework projects!’, then I realized I actually said,
'Know new needlework projects.' You should see what I am working on”!
The cards are handmade with much attention to detail, acid and lignin free so ideal
for storage and archiving.
Our great class schedule offers lots of choices to fit your busy schedule. Come in
and take a class to get a project started, to put the finishing stitches in a current
project or learn about a new thread and stitch. Open stitching is a great time to
make new friends and great ideas from others who love needlework. I am working
on guest teachers for the fall and next year so stay tuned for more great classes.
My staff - Barb C, Merrill, Barb M, Sandi and I are looking forward to seeing you
soon!
From Susan’s
Desk
April 2011
Mercardo del Lago Center
8320 N. Hayden Rd
Suite C112
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-551-1423
480-551-1425 (fax)
800-635-9750 (toll free)
www.quailrun-inc.com
Hours
Monday-Friday
10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Owner
Susan E. Barlow
Specializing In
Custom, Innovative
Finishing
The Quail’’s Quill
News From Quail Run Needlework
Susan
Quail Run Needlework, Inc.
8320 N. Hayden Road, Suite C112, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
We are very excited about our new shop! We’ve worked hard to provide you a beautifully furnished store that meets all
your needlework needs. We hope you’ll come and see all we have to offer—canvases, threads, accessories, classes,
finishing and inspiration. All this located just steps away from McCormick Lake.
Quail Run’s
New Shop
Quail Run Needlework, Inc.
8320 N. Hayden Road, Suite C112, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Staff
Selections
It’s obvious Easter is just around the corner since both staff selections are
inspired by this special holiday.
How many times while stitching a canvas do you see that
your latest stitch wasn’t as clean as you would like.
Inadvertently, you pulled threads from the back of the
canvas forward . You could turn over your canvas and
begin pulling those wild threads back, or you could take an
easier route. Working from the front of the canvas, take a
needle with 4 to 6 strands of thread folded through the
eye, and gently guide it through the hole of your last
stitch. This backward motion pushes those wild fibers to
the back while leaving your stitch in place.
Since this happens with some degree of frequency, keeping
a threaded needle just for this purpose is suggested. At-
tach it to a magnet that is always at hand, or in container
your keep close at hand.
This is tip comes to you from Alice Hall, our resident
instructor.
Barb C. chose this lovely
egg stitched in soft colors
reminiscent of Spring—pink,
yellow and white. Finishing
with a light lavender gimp
and tucks around the sides
makes this otherwise simple
canvas adorable. A quick,
fun project.
Merrill’s selection is this adorable Easter inspired canvas. The
design is perfect for using our new Chinese silk (in 190
colors); as well as, ideal for embellishment stitches (A great
opportunity for a canvas enhancement class.) Perhaps Fuzzy
Stuff for the ducks, raffia for the bunny’s hat, overdyes for
the hills, and a darning stitch for the sky.
Easter March is a Susan Roberts Design, Designer: Ashley Dillon
18 mesh
Either in an accessories case or attached to your
needlework stand, keep a correction thread and
needle handy.
Stitching
Tip
Quail Run Needlework, Inc.
8320 N. Hayden Road, Suite C112, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
What’s New Needlepoint makes such a special gift that it would be a shame not to present it
in a special way. Our new note cards let you do just that. Choose from a wide
of variety of sentiments from heartfelt to funny.
The back of the card is enhanced with a diagram
of the stitch that appears on the front. Note Cards
Needlepoint has taken over my life…
And my Living Room, Bedroom, Closets
I made this just for you
(You fill in the inside message for the
appropriateness of the occassion.)
I told myself
“No New Needlepoint Projects!”
Then I realized I actually said
“Know New Needlepoint Projects.”
You should see what I’m working on!
Quail Run Needlework, Inc.
8320 N. Hayden Road, Suite C112, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Hi to all stitchers:
My name is Alice Hall and I teach at Quail Run. By way of introduction, let me tell you a bit about
myself. I have been stitching needlepoint since I was 5-years old. My paternal great-grandmother
lived next door to us and she was a needlepointer. When I hit the advanced age of five, she decided
it was time I learned how to stitch. She proceeded to teach me basketweave (to a 5-year old – can
you believe that), with my learning tools being wool and a Penelope canvas. In the 1960’s I became
bored with basketweave and I ventured out into other needlearts. The 1970’s took me to San
Francisco where I discovered new and exciting threads and stitches. With that I was hooked and
have been an avid needlepointer since. My teaching began in 1995. While working at a local shop
in Mesa, I was asked to teach and have been teaching ever since. I like to say, ―Needlepoint is my
passion, teaching is my love.‖
In future newsletters, I will write about all areas of needleart. I’ll discuss bits and pieces of
information that you may have known but forgotten. My articles might discuss a specific subject,
provide you information about new and old items, contain a quiz, or cover tips with do’s, don’ts and
whys. I may even share a favorite poem. In other words, I will aim to provide you information that
hopefully you will find interesting and enjoyable.
Tips of the Month
Always be sure your hands are clean before starting to stitch - a stitcher can have no better
accessory than clean hands.
The ―poke‖ method of stitching is best for needlepoint as it has less wear and tear on the
threads. Use the two handed method – one hand under the canvas and one hand on top – come straight up through the canvas and poke straight down.
A needlepoint canvas should be taut in order to produce the best results for threads and
stitches. Stretcher bars, either tacked or stapled, are the best; scroll frames are okay. By keeping the canvas taut, you piece will retain its shape and not need to be blocked, a savings in time and money. And perhaps most importantly, all your hard work with those familiar
and new stitches will look their best.
This is a poem that I found years ago. I do not know who the author was.
Irish Wishes
May there always be stitching for you to do.
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine on your windowpane.
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near.
May your heart be filled with gladness and cheer.
Happy stitching until we meet again. Alice
Alice’s
Wonderland of
Needlework
The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary. ~ Mary Kurtz
Quail Run Needlework, Inc.
8320 N. Hayden Road, Suite C112, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
April
Trunk Shows
Ann Wheat Pace has a bold eye for both design and color. Her designs are
playful and eyecatching.
Easter Basket & Egg
Carrot Village w/ Bunnies
Cookies & Cake
Shoes & Purses
Little Shoppe Designs takes needlepoint to a whole new level with their
sensational 3-D designs. These canvases are too fun to pass up.
Fortune Cookies
Quail Run Needlework, Inc.
8320 N. Hayden Road, Suite C112, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Upcoming
Ornament of
the Month
Classes
―Ornament of the Month‖ classes are held the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Canvas, fibers and instructional material are included in all classes.
Seating is limited so early sign-up is recommended.
May
July 4th Parade
This fun piece celebrates our nation’s birthday.
What could be more American than our national bird,
Uncle Sam’s top hat & fireworks executed in red,
white and blue. The chart comes from Rainbow
Gallery . Other charted designs in the series are
Easter, Halloween & Christmas.
Design is worked in charted needlepoint. Canvas
size is 7x9.
Quail Run Needlework, Inc.
8320 N. Hayden Road, Suite C112, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
―Ornament of the Month‖ classes are taught by resident instructor
Alice Hall. They are a collection of unique projects employing a broad
variety of needlework techniques. Projects are designed to be quick
and easy to complete.
April
Jim Wurth’s Silken Symphony
April’s class is a beautiful geometric design executed in
charted needlepoint. Silken Symphony is one canvas in a
series of three created by designer Jim Wurth, using Jean
Hilton stitches.
Canvas size is 8x8.
June
Holiday Angel
June’s angel is a Quail Run design and comes in 3
versions. One angel is dressed in blue and is playing
a flute, another has purple clothing and is holding a
garland, and the third is draped in blue and holding
a basket of poinsettias. Quantities vary per design
so students will select their choice on a first come
first serve basis.
Stitch guides for each are by Alice Hall. Canvas size
8x10.
Quail Run Needlework, Inc.
8320 N. Hayden Road, Suite C112, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Open Stitching: Come join fellow needlework enthusiasts for a few hours of stitching.
Stitch Studio: Bring a new or old project to life with a wonderful array of threads and amazing stitches.
Private Lesson: A one-on-one experience is the perfect way to get started learning the art of needlepoint.
Canvas Enhancement: Receive expert instruction and creative ideas on the threads and stitches to employ on your
current needlepoint project.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Stitch Studio
1:30-3:30
2
Canvas
Enhancement
9:00-noon &
1:00-4:00
3
Closed
4 5
Open Stitching
1:00-4:00
Private Lesson
10:00-noon &
1:00-3:00
6
Stitch Studio
10:30-12:30
7
Open Stitching
1:00-4:00
8
Stitch Studio
1:30-3:30
9
―Finishing‖ for Gay
Ann Roger’s Stitch
Angel
9:00-noon
Canvas
Enhancement
1:00-4:00
10
Closed
11 12
Open Stitching
1:00-4:00
Private Lesson
10:00-noon &
1:00-3:00
13
Stitch Studio
10:30-12:30
14
Open Stitching
1:00-4:00
15
Stitch Studio
1:30-3:30
16
Ornament of the
Month
9:00-noon
Canvas
Enhancement
1:00-4:00
17
Closed
18 19
Open Stitching
1:00-4:00
Private Lesson
10:00-noon &
1:00-3:00
20
Stitch Studio
10:30-12:30
21
Open Stitching
1:00-4:00
22
Stitch Studio
1:30-3:30
23
Jill Rigoli’s Canvas
Enhancement
10:00-4:00
24
Closed
25 26
Open Stitching
1:00-4:00
Private Lesson
10:00-noon &
1:00-3:00
27
Stitch Studio
10:30-12:30
28
Open Stitching
1:00-4:00
Japanese
Embroidery
10:00-4:00
29
Stitch Studio
1:30-3:30
30
Japanese
Embroidery
10:00-4:00
Quail Run Needlework Calendar
April 2011
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