The Elizabeth Turner Collection has sent not one, but two!, trunks for this very popular show.

There are beautiful purses, shoes, picture frames, cummerbunds as well as dozens of belts. There are also many finished samples that show how the finished products look.

Don't miss this terrific way to add to your wardrobe and closet!

June 21 through July 5

Summer is officially here! Yeah!!!!!!!!!

School's out, pools and beaches are open, golf clubs and tennis racquets are slicing through the air, and everyone is ready for some sunshine and summer fun.

Don't forget to treat yourself to some stitching time too. There are so many great summer designs to stitch at the beach, at the lake, or right in your own backyard. Could there be any better way to spend an afternoon than sitting under a big tree and stitching?

Do something fun: take one of our summer classes. There's a class for kids too! Call us at 847-446-4244 to reserve your spot.

Linda Corirossi's Embellishment classes will help you select fibers and stitches to take your canvas from the ordinary to extraordinary. Sign up soon because these sessions fill up quickly.

Mondays, 9:30 to 11:30
Wednesdays, 1:00 to 3:00
$25

In response to requests from several customers, Mary Jo is offering a beading class. She'll share her tips for making beading easy, fun and effective. She used lots and lots and lots of beads on fruit in the picture on the right.

You too can learn how to easily add beads to enhance the beauty of your work.

Thursday, July 31
1:00-3:00
$30

For a great summer project, try this all American Santa from Kathy Schenkel's International Santas collection. It's a great way to learn some new stitches and experiment with new fibers as you while away a lazy summer day.

Saturday, August 9
1:00-3:00
$125

Looking for a new way to stitch that beard or hair on a special stocking or standup? Then this is the class for you. Linda Corirossi will show you lots of great ways to do fur, hair and beards in this two hour notebook class. You'll experiment with many fibers as you stitch your own samples.

Wednesday, July 23
1:00-3:00
$30

Mary Jo’s class is a wonderful way to learn or to increase your knowledge about needlepoint. It's a 6 week class that teaches all the basics as well as many different stitches.

The cost includes the instructions, fibers and the canvas.

Beginning Monday, July 14 through August 18 1:00 to 3:00
Beginning Saturday, July 12 through August 16 9:30 to 11:30
$125

This is a class for children third grade and above that teaches the fundamentals of needlepoint. What a great way to build the foundation for a lifelong hobby. This summer's project is a cute heart pillow.

Saturdays July 5 and 12
1:00-3:00
$75