Received my kit yesterday. I’m a little confused about a couple things, but hope they are explained when we receive our first lesson. Mostly I’m wondering why I have 2 pieces of foam core and 2 pieces of art board for a 6 sided box.. The canvas, threads and beads are gorgeous!

I’m trying to find the directions for the Creme de la Creme box

My kit arrived. I assume instructions will follow.

I decided to make a mini smaller for each thread. I am part way through the third. I am very pleased that I am sampling these threads before starting a project. They can be so slippery and quite different to cotton embroidery threads that I am used to. Thank you for this beginner kit! Julia

Putting together a Study Box for PSR Children.

I finished Lesson 4 last evening, except for the stitches requiring the Kreinik metallic tie downs. I ran out of that thread, so I kept on stitching I did call Christine for another reel. She is an absolute gem! I loved stitching the layered Sprat’s Head!!!! I have always enjoyed a good Sprat’s Head and it’s variations. This particular…[Read more]

In lesson 3 there is a difference in the stitch diagram section 7A Fig.1 and Fig.2 and the right and left pages of the whole design. There are four gray backstitches at the top in Fig. 1 (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8) and only the two middle stitches are shown in red at the top on Fig. 2 and the main chart. It also looks like on the picture of the…[Read more]

Thanks for your patience — Dawn mailed the kits today. The first lesson will be posted on Wednesday, October 28. Happy Stitching!

Looking for Shimmering dreams by Mona Jean Hill

Here I my final motif. My block is finished. Thanks for providing a truly fun and creative project. And thanks for all the feedback.