Nov 23, 2022 | News, Workshops
Over the past months, I have had numerous Cyber classes with both EGA and ANG, teaching for my LNS along with my weekly Thursday classes and Saturday class once a month.
Another very successful happy Apple Isle Retreat was held in late October on the edge of southern Tasmanian wilderness. Friendships were formed and most importantly lots of stitches were created.
I have just completed Tasmanian Native Flowers, inspired by a Native garden in my neighbourhood.
Tasmania has many hills and mountains, rivers and creeks. This design features one of the local sheltered inlets where yachts are moored. I will now write up the instructions, then have it piloted before I can release it.
May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
EGA are hosting Cyclamen as an Online Studio class.
Counted needlepoint stitches form the Tile in the centre of the design.
Small clumps of Cyclamen worked in 7mm silk ribbon feature on the four edges of the Tile.
This is the first of a Series of four designs in this format.
Apr 12, 2022 | News
Just released as a Kit.
$360 ( approx. US$250)
Delicate silk ribbon Fuchsias dance on a soft delicate needlepoint background.
The soft subtle tones of the threads selected to create the needlepoint are an artist interpretation of ‘old wobbly glass’ of historic Glass Houses. I deliberately selected fine threads so that some of the white canvas would show through.
Fuchsias are wonderful to create with 13mm silk ribbon.
Checkout all the details and purchase in the shop
Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Embroidery Stitch Class
Do you live in southern Tasmania and would like to learn or refresh embroidery stitches?
Kerrilyn at A Stitch in Time, Sandy Bay has asked me to teach an embroidery stitch class.
We will work from the book, A-Z of Embroidery Stitches with a range of threads, stranded cotton (floss) perle cotton and Gumnut Yarns Poppies and Buds.
The concept of this class is that you write the name of the stitch and the type of thread and number of strands you stitch with, giving you an instant reference.
Some of the rows I have not completed so that you also have a reference to the format of creating the stitch.
For more information and to book visit: https://astitchintime.net.au/products/embroidery-stitches-class-2022?_pos=4&_sid=47f9c00be&_ss=r
Mar 29, 2022 | Workshops
Sometimes it’s really nice to have an easy design to stitch, where you do not have to watch the chart all the time. Once you start to stitch a ‘square’ of stitches you can relax and enjoy the rhythm of the stitch.
Commence stitching in the centre of the canvas, building on bright classical ‘squares’ of classical needlepoint stitches. Textured French Knots and beads allow the stitcher to add their own personality to this project.
Alison is available in four colourways.
ANG Correspondence Course: Registration now open
For more information see our Workshops page or visit https://www.needlepoint.org/page/CorrespondenceCoursesHome
Mar 22, 2022 | News
Commission this project: – Ideal gift that a special hard to find a gift for man in your life.
Design Size: 27cm x 14 cm
The church is the Catholic Church which is at the main intersection of Westbury.
The pink crop on the right-hand side is a paddock of opium Poppies. Tasmania produces the majority of the world’s clean opioids. Westbury was the centre for the development of this crop in Tasmania with the first factory built at Westbury.
The district around Westbury is frequently refed to as a ‘little England’ with mixed farming and hawthorn hedges along the roads and paddocks – The Hawthorn Hedge is represented just below the Catholic Church.
Jock’s mum Sharon loves pink, so the flowers are in tones of pink. Sharon is the main scorer for the Westbury team so I have her in a pink strapless dress in the middle of the marquee.
Hours of Stitching: approx. 60 hours
Cost: $3,800 non-refundable deposit $500
What are set in commission pieces – stitches and colours
- The grass of the cricket ground
- The styles of trees, which can be moved around.
- The gentle rolling hills behind the trees.
- The sky and clouds
What can be changed
- The colours of the flowers/gardens
- The Church/Cathedral
- Where the paddock of Poppies are growing other things could be included ie a different crop or even water, see example below
- Having a name with their best score is not required – a location could be added?
- I was thinking I would write world cricket ground names and features on all four sides of the project – see an example below. If this is requested there will be an additional cost for stitching text on all four sides if a background is required to be stitched behind the text.
- The colour and shape of the marquee.
- People relaxing in deck chairs at the lower left and right side can be added 😊
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Text for ground names and features.
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These two deck chairs were stitched quickly, you can request which format you like – a picnic basket would be added beside each chair
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Text for ground names and features.
Aug 12, 2021 | News, Workshops
Do you want your children to have time away from devices?
Does the child enjoy making and creating?
Brilliant for eye hand co-ordination!
Does your child enjoy quiet time?
Would your child benefit from some quiet time when they are creating a special item?
This stitching technique is very flexible, creative, practical and long lasting.
I have used items for years, eg little shoulder purses, decorative addition to tote bags, cover for phone.
Glue a piece of work onto the front cover of a book, decorate a pencil case or a magazine holder …… the ideas are endless
These coming school holidays I will be running Kids Hand Needlework Classes at the Kingston Library.
To read all about the details of the class and to book in please click here to read : September/October School Holidays Kids – Hand Needlework Classes
Click here for more info
Nov 24, 2020 | News
Our Peony Patch Needlepoint kit has now been added to the online shop on a Christmas Sale.
It is a complete kit which includes: Canvas, Gumnut Yarn Poppies, silk ribbon, instructions printed in colour, videos on USB of how to stitch the Peony’s, toy filling (stuffing)
It has 3 colour options:Peony Pink, Lilac and Peacock
Jun 1, 2020 | Online Classes
Peggy was set into this bag ‘on point’. I can assure you it is work with the canvas horizontally.
Registration Opens: Now Open
Registration Closes: 12th July 2020
Kits posted: 14th August 2020
To see more details or book in for this class – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
May 25, 2020 | News
Do you know anyone who may enjoy learning a new hobby to fill in the hours of isolation?
Follow Merrilyn’s instagram where she is showing you a new needlepoint stitch each day. Stitches are selected for beginners.
Follow Merrilyn at: https://www.instagram.com/4merrilynsstitches/
