I’ve been thinking about offering a monthly needlepoint club for 2011 but I’m torn about what to do and I’d like you to help me decide by participating in this poll.
My plan is to offer one project per month. The packet will include line-drawn canvas, instructions and, possibly, threads (I’m still debating that one).
One aspect of the club will be color, and it’s use in needlepoint. Each of the color schemes I use will be explored in two of the projects. You’ll not only see the scheme in use, you’ll learn about it and get ideas for how to make this type of color scheme on your own.
Now to the choices:
Little Bargello Treasures – An eclectic mix of Bargello projects, including cupcakes, items for personal accessories, and other shapes filled with Bargello. The emphasis in this will be on different types of Bargello patterns.
Exploring Threads – These will be designs of various kinds in 3″ round ornaments. The emphasis here will be on learning about different types of threads, including some traditionally not used for needlepoint. And on picking the right thread (and stitch) to depict many types of items. The designs will be in rounds, but not holiday-oriented. The 3″ round can be used in many of the Lee and Stirling items, so you can finish them yourself.
Stitches and Quilt Blocks — The endlessly fascinating world of needlepoint stitches will be explored using quilt blocks for each of the programs. Quilt blocks have the advantage of requiring little compensation, so you can learn the stitch, and are an easy way to explore color.
The poll wasn’t working, so I removed the poll. Just let me know in the comments.
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Hi Janet,
They all sound great; it would be difficult to choose. My first choice would be Stitches and Quilt Blocks.
I vote for stitches and quilt blocks
I like the idea of the Bargello treasures.
Stitches and quilt blocks sounds good. But then I need to learn more about threads. So 2nd and 3rd are tied. Have one first and then the other.
Roger Rhodes
I’d like Quilt Block also.
Sandy
Hi Janet,
I am at a point where I am looking for practical projects, something that can be used around the house.
Pierrette =^..^=
I like the quilt blocks first then the 3′ rounds. I am doing the christmas lights this year and learning a lot. Thanks
I like the idea of the bargello cupcakes/and or Christmas ornaments.
Carol
I guess I would first of all like the quilt blocks and secondly the bargello.
I vote for ‘Exploring Threads’ and different stitches! Again, thanks for such great newsletters!
Regards, Judie
I’d like to do the quilt blocks to learn more stitches..
Janet, I love the monthly club idea and I vote for the Exploring Threads. There is so much to learn for me.
I would love the threads class. Coupled with colors it should provide a wealth of information. Thanks