Embroidery Cards Teacher: Rhonda Semonis Kit Cost: $17.50 Learn how to make unique greeting cards or note cards. This kit will include 5 different patterns to embroider on card stock. The class will stitch one pattern and learn all stitches required for working the other cards. Rhonda and her mother Sara are both published designers and own a local needlework shop in Macomb, IL called Studio III.	REGION SPONSORED CLASS State County Map in Embroidery Teacher: Sheri Ekstrom Kit Cost: $10 Choose your state and stitch its counties using various needlepoint stitches, to complete a one-of-a-kind work of art! You will choose your Heartland Area state and threads to stitch each county on 18 ct. mono canvas. The teacher will provide the canvas, stitch diagrams, and suggestions for threads. At registration, you will indicate what state you intend to stitch, so the appropriate size canvas can be provided. A teacher letter will give you a list of supplies for the class, as well as guidance for thread choices. During class we will transfer our designs and begin stitching right away. It's fun and addictive!
Stitcher’s Necessaries – Finishing Class Teacher: Cathy Habermann Kit Cost: $20 This fun-filled workshop will focus primarily on finishing techniques. The class projects are a pin box and strawberry fob, stitched on 28 count light blue and antique white gingham linen with Wildflowers and pearl cotton. Class starts with valuable information for creating your own “finishing studio.” -Pin box focus techniques: the “flat finish”, probably the single best finishing technique to learn and practice, and "cording". -Strawberry Fob focus techniques: Try a little hand sewing to create a unique, but necessary, stitcher’s tool. Pattern placement will also be discussed. Cathy's passion for needlework began when she was nine years old. She currently owns Hands On Finishing in Sioux City, IA and teaches embroidery and finishing.	Woven Bars Bookmark Teacher: Sally Olsen Kit Cost: $20 Pre-work is required Colorful needleweaving on the sleeves and neck placket of a child’s blouse are the inspiration for a bookmark stitched using pearl cotton on banding. There are orange satin stitch bars at the ends and blue herringbone stitches along the sides. Red and yellow stitches form the zigzag edge. Sally is an award winning embroiderer and Master Craftsman in Canvas Embroidery. She has taught for Cedar Valley Chapter, school children and community groups. This project was originally designed for the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library where she taught this class in 2006.
Tartan Canvaswork Pillow Teacher: Sara Semonis Kit Cost: $35 This class will learn how to design, plan, and stitch a Tartan pillow top. Tartan refers to one’s family colors and Sara will provide information so that each stitcher can develop their own Tartan design using the traditional plaid pattern. A monogram, word, name or pattern can be used for the center of the pillow top. The stitchers will use their own imagination and creativity to produce a unique personalized piece. Design size is 7” x 11”. Sara and her daughter Rhonda are both published designers and own a local needlework shop in Macomb, IL called Studio III.	Appliqued Needlepoint Ornament Teacher: Mary Vancil Kit Cost: $5 Pre-work is required. Create this needlepoint ornament using a variety of needlepoint stitches and threads. A separate needlepoint and beaded design is stitched and appliquéd to the stitched needlepoint ground piece to add dimension and interest when finished. The finished piece can be framed or finished into an ornament. Mary is an accomplished embroiderer, quilter, and seamstress. She has taught this and other classes for her local chapter.

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