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HAPPY EASTER  Here comes Peter Cottontail ... a lot earlier than usual this year, in fact the next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the year 2160 (152 years from now)! Easter can actually be one day earlier (March 22). The next time that will happen is in the year 2285.
Here in the Chicago are we hope Peter's hopping down the bunny trail with spring close in tow! It's been a long, long winter and everyone is eager to see the snow melt so we can enjoy the arrival of warm weather, chirping birds, and spring flowers. There's nothing so glorious as spring in Chicago. It may only last a day, but it's so spectacular that it lifts your spirits for weeks.
We've had plenty of snow days, and many of us have taken advantage of them to reduce the number of UFO's (unfinished objects) in our stash. Now it's time to rebuild!
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PURSE AND SHOE CANVAS SALE |
Through March 31, all shoe and purse canvases are 25% off! There are so many beautiful purses and shoes it's hard to say which ones we like best. Here are just a few of the fabulous purses that have recently come back from our very talented finishers.
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Spring Class Schedule We just finished our Spring Class Schedule. Lots of interesting things for you to try. Check through the list below and call to sign up before your favorite class is full. |
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Creative Stitching with Debora Wilson  Bring one of your canvases to class and have a great time as you try new stitches, new fibers, new ways to approach your project.
Deborah's teaching specialties include creative approaches to hand-painted needlepoint, traditional and contemporary goldwork, silk ribbon manipulation, and stumpwork. Her fresh, modern and innovative stitching techniques are suitable for all ability levels.
Mondays, March 17, April 7
Wednesdays, March 19, April 2, April 9
9:30-11:30
$35
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Embellishment with Linda Linda Corirossi's Embellishment classes are a Canvasback favorite! Bring your canvas to class and Linda will help you select fibers and stitches. Sign up soon, because these sessions fill up quickly.
Mondays, starting May 5, 9:30 to 11:30
Wednesday, starting May 7, 1:00 to 3:00
$25 per session |
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Reflection of Joy  Tina's class is a great opportunity for the more advanced stitcher to work on a very fun and challenging piece. The colors used in this design are joyful and will make you smile.
Tuesdays, April 29, May 6, 13
9:30 to 11:30
$130 for the class
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Irish Santa  Our our favorite red-headed Irishman, Jane Brennan O'Lipton will be teaching this delightful Santa. She'll bring her considerable stitching experience and a touch of blarney to make it a extra fun.
Saturday, May 17
1:00-3:00
$125
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Lilac Collage  Think Spring! with the second in the series from Laura Perrins' Secret Garden collection. You can almost smell the lilacs as you stitch this beautiful collage of ribbons with a floral center. What a lovely project to keep you busy while you wait for real thing to bloom in your garden.
Saturday, May 3
1:00 to 3:00
$70
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Hot Stuff  Take your stitching to the next level with the challenges of "Hot Stuff" from DebBee's Designs. You can stitch it in the original spicy palette of reds, corals and oranges on red canvas or a cool palette of lilacs, blues, and greens on lilac canvas.
Thursdays, April 10, 24, May 8, 22
1:00-3:00
$125
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Beginners Class  Mary Jo’s class is a wonderful way to learn or to increase your knowledge about needlepoint. It is a 6 week class that teaches all the basics as well as many different stitches. Come join the fun. The cost includes the instructions, fibers and the canvas.
Beginning Monday, May 5 - June 16
1:00 to 3:00
Beginning Saturday, May 3 - June 4
9:30 to 11:30
$125
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Happy Spring 
Beautiful and exciting new designs continue to arrive daily! There are new fibers in wonderful colorations, terrific books as well as new footstools, boxes and leather goods to showcase your stitching. You'll want to stop in to see all the new items.
Spring really is just around the corner! We hope you'll enjoy stitching as much as you enjoy the flowers.
Sally and The Canvasback Staff
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