Day Two and Tony was our fearless leader at The Embellishment Squad Class at In Stitches in Atlanta. He was working on a Point de Tresse stitch which was creating one of her bangle bracelets.
Tony is offering some words of wisdom…
Now he is working on a stitch for Nancy’s canvas, and she sat on the other side of me. I had the best group I could have hoped for at my table… while making some wonderful new friends and building more sisters in stitching. I will get to see most of them in August when they travel west and so looking forward to it!
Here’s a closer shot of Nancy’s happy piece, another canvas by Zecca! Note the colors of her needle minder and her canvas…
In case you forgot, this is my Zecca canvas and I am stitching one of my flowers. I am sad to say that I have not had time to work on this since I came back as my stitching time is being used on other must do pieces.
Class was over and Jeanene decorated in the spirit of Chinese New Year. A delicious spread of munchies and more. As we needed to build up our strength for what was ahead!
Origami or the art of paper folding as we made Ort containers. A fun night!
I texted this picture to Elizabeth at The Needlepoint Now Studios the other day and told her that if I was running a little behind (no pun intended) that it wasn’t my fault.
In case some of you wonder why I have a laptop sitting in front of a big monitor… that gets used when I am working on stitch charts, as you see here. Luckily there was no supurr~visor in the way!
and until next time…keep on stitching
Were you in Atlanta just for the class, or did you stay a little longer to take in any sights?
I’ve been to Hotlanta lots…so I have previously, including a Braves game!
What software do you use for charting? Looks like an intriguing design!
It is Adobe Illustrator…big learning curves!
Thought so, looks like a great program, but not in my budget right now, alas.
I understand….
Is there anyone teaching how to use Adobe Illustrator for creating stitch guides?
Not that I know of, as I would be right in line!
Vicky, what a charmer you are. How very nice of you to share . I have just returned from an away time, not of my choice. What a delight to see the needlepoint world , including luncheons, classes, and new canvases. . Ohh! that purple hippopotamus !!!!! Isn’t she, of course it is a she, the must delicious thing.
Thanks for stopping by Margaret!
What is the name of those canvas canvas stands? I need one!
Those are a Systems 4 table stand, which you can get from your LNS. Make sure you ask for a clamp too!