Instead of "No-shave November," over here it is "Gnome-shave November," as our gentleman gnome has a fun and curly beard! We have used curly wool to give some great texture to our gnome's beard, and the curly wool is available as part of the embellishments in our wool kit. While it might look complicated, we have broken the process down for you in a series of pictures.
Telling Stories Through the Needle's Eye
Stories and Stitching by Kara Mason and Teri Young
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
"Gnome-shave" November (or How to Attach a Beard)
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Appliqué Academy: Pineapple Medallion
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Two layers of wired ombre ribbon will be used to create the roses. |
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A special technique using seam binding creates a two-color bloom. Little embroidered details with big impact will be taught as well. |
Come learn how we created this padded and embellished silk pineapple. Once you learn how, you will be able to use the technique with other appliqué projects. |
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These silk ruched flowers are adorned with a rich, beaded, velvet center. |
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Lest we forget that this is the Academy of Appliqué, we will be teaching a couple of different appliqué techniques in class. |
The class catalog for the Academy is a rather large file full of amazing classes and teachers, so it does take a little bit of time to load, but it is worth the wait. Our classes will be at the very end (p. 58), and we hope you will consider taking one or both of them. We strive to make our classes a fun and encouraging environment, where we learn a lot but laugh while doing it.
If you have any questions about any of our sessions or the Academy, we would be happy to answer them. The Academy of Appliqué is an awesome place to spend a few days or a week learning new things, but also making new friends who share the joy in the wonderful creative process that is appliqué. The link below will take you to the Academy website, where you can learn more about the Academy. Registration will take place online at noon EDT on Labor Day, September 5th.
We hope to see you there!
Monday, August 8, 2022
Appliqué Academy: Woodland Reverie—Owls and Wood Roses
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Flora and Fauna: Fern and Brown Mushrooms
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Fern |
To round out the introduction to our new quilt, we are featuring two block, Fern and Brown Mushrooms. Both blocks are simple, but as elegant as their woodland counterparts. Basic embroidery stitches—the feather and fly—add the texture that bring these monochromatic blocks to life.
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Brown Mushrooms |
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Flora and Fauna, by Through the Needle's Eye |
And take note that Saturday begins our week-long celebration of Christmas in July! We are offering a 25% discount on select holiday patterns and kits: all stockings, Crazy Mittens, Christmas Potstickers, and Fairy Tale Ornaments. Time to get that gift-stitching started!