Christmas Open House

30th Anniversary Celebration

Cross-Stitch Instructions

Petit-point Instructions

Hardanger Instructions

Below you will find the listings for our workshops. If you would like to book a place in one of the workshops, call or email Gitta's. In addition to classes, individual tutoring is available! On Tuesdays and Fridays, Mary is here (weather permitting) to help beginning stitchers and those needing to complete troublesome projects. Fee: $20.00 per hour. Stitch Nights are the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Bring your unfinished projects and get help or simply enjoy the company of fellow stitchers.

October 2018

Ornament Finishing Date: October 13th Time: 10am to 4:30pm Instructor: Nancy Cline Workshop fee: $45 Need to bring: A stitched project. If you do not have a stitched piece, we have a nice selection of small 1 day cross stitch projects. Nancy will teach her special technique of transforming a small stitched item into a fabulous ornament. Turn those small projects into beautiful gifts and get a head start on Christmas . Learn which shape best suites your ornament, stretching it onto the foamed shape, and finishing it with ribbons & trims. No sewing is involved!!

November 2018

Ornament Finishing Date: November 10th Time: 10am to 4:30pm Instructor: Nancy Cline Workshop fee: $45 Need to bring: A stitched project. If you do not have a stitched piece, we have a nice selection of small 1 day cross stitch projects. Nancy will teach her special technique of transforming a small stitched item into a fabulous ornament. Turn those small projects into beautiful gifts and get a head start on Christmas . Learn which shape best suites your ornament, stretching it onto the foamed shape, and finishing it with ribbons & trims. No sewing is involved!!

December 2018

Ornament Finishing Date: December 1st Time: 10am to 4:30pm Instructor: Nancy Cline Workshop fee: $45 Need to bring: A stitched project. If you do not have a stitched piece, we have a nice selection of small 1 day cross stitch projects. Nancy will teach her special technique of transforming a small stitched item into a fabulous ornament. Turn those small projects into beautiful gifts and get a head start on Christmas . Learn which shape best suites your ornament, stretching it onto the foamed shape, and finishing it with ribbons & trims. No sewing is involved!!

In order for these workshops to proceed, we require a minimum of six (6) attendees. If you are interested in participating please contact the shop.

Introduction to Stumpwork with Metal Threads: Fantasy Butterflies Date: TBA Time: Full day Instructor: Carol Arsenault Carol is a certified embroidery and Stumpwork instructor, she has had many of her designs published in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine. Maximum number of students: 15 Workshop fee: $95. This includes the kit, a $45 value Need to bring: 6" hoop, and either a 10" hoop or 10" x 10" stretcher frame An all purpose sharp scissor for metallic threads. During the class Carol will cover all the stitches and techniques required to complete and attach a butterfly wing and leaf. She will also cover how to attach the beads and how to ensure that they behave and are properly arranged.