 Hi everyone!
Summer is FINALLY here! It took a long time to make it to Chicago this year, so we appreciate these warm, sunny days even more than usual.
Slather on the sunscreen and head to the pool, beach, lake or backyard slip-and-slide of your choice --- and don't forget your needlepoint!
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SUMMER 2009 CLASSES Treat yourself or your child to one of our classes this summer. You'll have fun, learn something new, and we promise you won't get sunburned! |
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EMBELLISHMENT WITH LINDA 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
$30 per session
Reservations and Pre-payment Necessary |
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Beginner 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 line-drawn canvas.
Beginning Monday, July 13 and continuing July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17
1:00 to 3:00
$125
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Tic Tac Toe Sampler This follow-up to the beginner class explores variegated threads and 8 new stitches. The sample shown here is just one of several colorways available.
Wednesdays, July 8 and 15 9:30-12:30
$90
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Camp Canvasback This class is a great way for children ages 8 and up to learn about needlepoint and build a strong foundation for a lifelong hobby. We've chosen a very simple design with only a few stitches so your child will have a fun and easy time completing their first needlepoint project.
Saturdays, July 11 and 18
$75 for the class and all materials
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NEW FROM THE NEEDLEPOINT MARKET  Sally went to the The National Needlearts Market in Columbus this month and bought the latest and best of everything there!
CANVASES
Shop owners across the county thought the floral collages from Lani were especially pretty. Point of It All has a set of three-D houses for the 12 days of Christmas. JP has added a number of designs to their collection of "Treasure Boxes" . There were several new, exciting designers.
FIBERS
Rainbow Gallery has new colors of Neon Rays, Very Velvet, Fyrewerks, and Silk Lame'. The new golds in Fyrewerks are especially nice.
MISCELLANEOUS
New laying tools and holders have come in, and more accessories are on their way!
Stirling has added new styles and sizes to their line of beautiful, high quality leather bags.
Canaan Land Furniture has a new, traditional style footstool, and Needle Arts Furniture also has a beautiful new footstools.
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Have a Safe and Happy Summer!
Remember to take your needlepoint projects with you on vacation! If you don't have one or want new ones, we'll be happy to help you find just the right ones.
Sally and The Canvasback Staff
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