Sorry (again!) for the long silence. Since last we chatted, I've traveled to The Nimble Needle-Atlanta and taught 3 days of Canvas Enhancement classes. This time there were no pre-written stitch guides; just coming up with threads and stitches on the fly. What a fun time we had.
Here are just a few of the 18 canvases with their thread selections which were at The Nimble Needle-Atlanta.
Once stitched, "Poppy" by Amanda Lawford (AL 1867) is going to be applied to the outside of a Black Travel Tote. Very stylish, Eloise.
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"Poppy" by Amanda Lawford (AL 1867) Stitch Guide by Robin King |
Peg is going to have the best time stitching this Sandra Gilmore canvas, "La Vue."
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"La Vue" by Sandra Gilmore (SG-18-358) Stitch Guide by Robin King |
Sharon won the Travel Trophy. She lives in the Orlando area and drove to Atlanta to take the class. I was truly honored! She brought one of my favorite canvases by Charley Harper, "Pumpkin Cat" (HC-P169).
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"Pumpkin Cat" by Charley Harper (HC-P169) Stitch Guide by Robin King |
Barbara was all prepared to do endless French Knot and Colonial Knots for the entire "Sheep" (by Sandra Gilmore) until I gave her a different approach for the Sheep's Body. We will save those stitches for the Head area; will also do the Gathered Stitch... one of my favorites.
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"Sheep" by Sandra Gilmore (SG-16-135) Stitch Guide by Robin King |
Becky's new tray is going to be Fab-ulous once the "Red Pear Pillow" by Alice Peterson (AP2445) is stitched. We have her well on her way for Pears, Leaves, and Background stitches.
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"Red Pear Pillow" by Alice Peterson (AP2445) Stitch Guide by Robin King |
Jean selected a new canvas from Hilary Jean Designs. We had fun selecting backgrounds and other stitch areas.
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"Live Love Wag" by Hilary Jean Designs (S-005-18) Stitch Guide by Robin King |
Taffy will become Atlanta's newest Silk Ribbon expert as she works through the "Iron Gate" by Sandra Gilmore (SG-18-606).
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"Iron Gate" by Sandra Gilmore (SG-18-606) Stitch Guide by Robin King |
Last one in our review, but no means the least, was Jenne's "Mystery of Missing Migrants" canvas by Charley Harper (CH-M101). First, we established an over-all wing approach for the smaller birds. Then, we discussed some background options. Finally, we tackled the big guys in the front of the pack.
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"Mystery of Missing Migrants" by Charley Harper (CH-M101) Stitch Guide by Robin King |
Every visit to The Nimble Needle-Atlanta is a joy and pleasure. Looking forward to returning this fall. See everyone in October.
Until the next time.... HUGS, Robin
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