May 4, 2020 | Online Classes
Do you want to stitch a fun project that you can hold in your hands to stitch and also finish in the comfort of your arm chair?
Looking for a new challenge – something other than cross stitch?
Do you like to enjoy a Mystery Project?
Have you had ‘pet’ Hens?
If you have you will know they have a wonderful and different personality, join with me in the delight of stitching ‘Chooks with Personality.’ ( in Australia we call Hens ……. Chooks)
Registration is now open for the new online class Chook Book
This is a six-week class. For the 1st class, you will receive the fabric, threads, buttons, beads, needles and printed notes on how to prepare the book.
For class 2 to 6, you will be sent the notes via pdf over 6 weeks.
In this class, you will be able to choose from a Linen 7 or a Linen 10 option.
About My Stitched Books.
In 1999 I created and stitched my first frayed edged stitched book.
I thought it would be great for a class, but there was no interest.
In 2019 the original book was in a tote bag I had taken to my Saturday class when it was ‘spotted’ by a student – immediately there was interest in the stitched book – ‘we want to stitch this book’ they all said
I have now been stitched and created various books with a range of techniques including these Chook Books.
I’m still working on my two books, we will walk along the pathway of stitching together as you create your book.
In preparation for your class I stitched a mini version, which is photographed above.
Oct 29, 2019 | Workshops
EGA – Studio Online Course
Hidden Trellises will be available from now to 1st October 2020
This Course is only available to EGA members.
For more information and to register visit the https://egausa.org/
For those attending the EGA Seminar the tote bag will be on display.
The course is a ‘work at your own pace – class’, as an individual or as a chapter/regional group.
You have numerous options as to what supplies you purchase for this project, it’s actually ideal for using up some of your stash, therefore making it your own individual piece.
Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sydney to Singapore 19th April to 3rd May 2020
For more information and to book visit: https://www.needleworktours.com.au/cruises/2020-cruise-1
The three projects I am offering are
- Fuchsias and Champagne
- Winter Garden with the option of working this piece as ‘Melted Snow’ i.e. in coloured threads – see sample partially stitched.
- Empresses Evening Out
Oct 29, 2019 | Workshops
Cyber Workshop: Registration opens 1st November 2019
Visiting a friend with a wonderful garden and majestic display of Lupins in full bloom was the inspiration for this piece. The Lollipop sections are the square shapes, as a child it was a real treat to have a Lollipop (candy) that were square or round on a little stick.
Over 24 stitches were selected to be stitched inside the long borders of rich purple tones.
Threads used include: Gumnut Yarns: Poppies ( 50% wool & silk)
Rainbow Gallery: Very Velvet and Silk Lame Braid
Canvas: 18 count
For more information and to book visit:
www.needlepoint.org/page/AboutCyberWorkshops
Oct 29, 2019 | Workshops
2019 Cyber/Online Workshops for members of EGA and ANG
Open: 1st November 2019
for more information and to book visit https://www.needlepoint.org/page/2019CorrespondenceCourse
In creating Cherry Blossom’s I selected over 20 stitches.
Threads used include: Caron Watercolours
perle cotton 5,8,12
Rainbow Gallery ‘sparkles’ ie metallic threads
Gumnut Yarns: Poppies
Canvas: 18 count
I welcome all students to work with threads of their choice and to look at their stash before purchasing new threads.
Pieces of genuine Kimono fabric are sewn into sections of the Needlepointed Kimono, once the needlepoint is completed.
When complete the Kimono is attached to the backing canvas which has been previously stitched with blossom petals.
Finally the wonderful textured silk ribbon blossoms are created and attached.
for more information and to book visit https://www.needlepoint.org/page/2019CorrespondenceCourse
Apr 14, 2019 | News, Online Classes, Workshops
Online Class Now open for Registrations
If you live in the northern hemisphere, you are planting your Sunflower Seeds, while we are harvesting our seeds.
– don’t like Orange? See link for more colour options.
Online Class
Registration Opens: Now Open
Registration Closes: 18th May 2019
Kits posted: 1stth July 2019
Cost: Aust $325 ( approx US $250)
Cost included shipping with tracking.
Check here for more information and to signup >
Nov 20, 2018 | News, Workshops
Here are some lovely comments from students in my class.
” This is the most stitching I have accomplished ever in a Seminar. I am amazed.”
“This is the best class I’ve taken in my stitching life. What I loved is that Merrilyn would teach the subject and then give us plenty of time to work on our pieces”
“This class was awesome. A lot of time to perfect and stitch techniques. I made great progress in the class”
” As a former academic dean, I had many opportunities to review teachers. Merrilyn is exceptional for a number of reasons. Her personality is friendly and inclusive while being informative and helpful …….. this teacher was logical, linear and appropriate in her teaching style.”
” This is the most stitching I have accomplished ever in a Seminar. I am amazed.”
“This is the best class I’ve taken in my stitching life. What I loved is that Merrilyn would teach the subject and then give us plenty of time to work on our pieces”
“This class was awesome. A lot of time to perfect and stitch techniques. I made great progress in the class”
” As a former academic dean, I had many opportunities to review teachers. Merrilyn is exceptional for a number of reasons. Her personality is friendly and inclusive while being informative and helpful …….. this teacher was logical, linear and appropriate in her teaching style.”
Oct 22, 2018 | News
When: November: Saturday 17th 9am to 4pm
Sunday 18th 10am to 4pm
Where: Princess Warf No.1 Salamanca Hobart
Launching
Slow Needlepoint with Merrilyn
Small easy to stitch projects that you can hold in your hand.
Two or three threads is all that is required.
Each design has two or three stitches.
Don’t know how! Want to learn??
Join my classes in Kingston in 2019.
In my classes you are sharing time with like-minded stitchers, in a relaxed atmosphere, where you stitch at your own pace.
What do you do with it once the stitching is finished? See my display at the Etsy Market, pieces have been glued onto books, folders, canvas’s etc.
Once you are comfortable with stitching and embroidery it becomes a form of mindfulness meditation.
It is so easy to ‘chill out’. The minutes just slip past.
Hand stitching can slow us down, it is relaxing, makes us feel good and allows our mind to ‘ ebb and flow with the waves as they gently lap onto the beach’.
Creating things with our hands make us feel great, gives us a warm fuzzy feeling.
Make and give, or make and keep.
Oct 3, 2018 | News, Workshops
1. Delphiniums – EGA Met Region
Silk Ribbon on Counted Needlepoint
Registration Now Open
Registration Closes: 1st November 2018
For more details and to book visit: http://www.metroega.org/events/education-2019/
2. Winter Garden – ANG
Silk Ribbon on Counted Needlepoint
Students can select their own colour of canvas.
A pilot student worked her’ on Red. Wow, doesn’t it look great.
3. Glass House Fuchsias – EGA
Dates to come
Visit the website
Sep 1, 2018 | Online Classes
Registration Now Open
Cost: Au $320
Counted Needlepoint
Beading
The Lavender is stitched as a single flower, a branches, a plant, in the field and in boxes on shop shelves.
Nine stitches including Pekinese and Kalem are worked into Lavender Farm.
Pekinese, Scotch and tent stitches are all stitched in two variations.
Gumnut Yarn ‘Poppies’ is a wonderful thread to stitch with, is it sooooo soft to feel.
Made from 50% Australian merino wool and 50% silk, ‘Poppies’ is one of my favourite threads.
Delicate light toned beads add a wonderful sparkle to this design.
For more details visit
Web site
Etsy shop
