Finished Lesson 2 last night after having a long, rainy day for stitching only. Okay, I did make a good dinner and vacuumed a bit but otherwise it was a day of stitching and listening to a good audiobook. The sun is shining again so I will be back in the yard trying to stay in balance with Mother Nature.. I like the look of double cable so I am…[Read more]

I got my kit yesterday. I have already put the canvas on the stretcher bars. I decided to buy only the canvas and I ordered the threads right after I registered. Now I’m just waiting for them to arrive.

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Split stitch vs Split back stitch.
I performed a small experiment to see the difference between Split Stitch/ Medieval Split Stitch and Modern Split back stitch. In these pictures you can see that the split back stitch uses almost three times the silk that the split stitch uses. I used Splendor 12 ply and filament silk to see the differences.…[Read more]

As chair of the Sand Dollar Chapter Scholarship Committee, I was privileged to present our first scholarship to Jordan Basset, a graduating senior at New Smyrna Beach High School here in Florida. Jordan will be attending Stetson University in Deland, Florida.

Tried to renew at large membership yesterday. Did you get it? fordwick02@gmail.com

Hazel, Love the class and was wondering if you are working on a book or more kits for needle lace insects or other needle lace designs. I have the dragon fly and plan to do this one too but would like more. Thanks

going to start on another petite project

Hazel, I watched the beads being attached, but sometimes it was hard to see the position of the major elements (flowers, leafs). Is there a diagram you could provide so that we can positions these as artistically as you have? I do understand filling in the posy is a personal preference, but getting a diagram of the major elements would be nice.…[Read more]

Any news on getting the Winter Lights kit?

I finished and framed “Autumn Tranquility from the national seminar in Louisville. I really enjoyed doing this and gave it to a friend who really liked it.