Needlepoint Gnomes Online Class

I just got this piece in the other day and I couldn’t wait to stitch it.

I will be teaching this piece on Zoom on October 4th at 2 on Zoom.  I have so many fun things planned for this piece. . . couching, decorative stitches, padding and so much more!

The design is 11 x 6 on 13 mesh.  Gotta love 13 mesh!

I will keep you updated on my progress.

If you’d like to sign up, click here and it will take you right to the registration page.

I hope you join in the fun!

 

Summer Happenings at The Enriched Stitch

We have so many fun classes and events this summer at The Enriched Stitch!  Here’s what’s on the schedule so far.

 

Hydrangeas in Blue and White Vase

June 10th on Zoom at 1 pm EST

Summer Stitch In

June 17th 10-3

Spend the day in the studio hanging out with other stitchers.  We will have a fabulous lunch and a great time stitching and chatting.

 

Embellishment Class

June 24th 10-3

Bring an unstitched piece of your choice that has been purchased from the shop to work on with Suzie.  She will pick all of the threads and stitches for your piece.

 

How to Read Stitch Diagrams

The class will be recorded if you can’t make it at the time.

 

Canvas Crawl

June 20th-24th

Be sure to stop by the shop as we are one of the shops participating in the Canvas Crawl.  We will have special surprises for anyone stopping by the shop that week, as well as multiple trunk shows.

 

Stitch Club of Connecticut

We are so excited to host Stitch Club Connecticut on July 13th from 4-7 in the studio.  Everyone is welcome!  You don’t need to be a member of the club to participate.  Be sure to mark this event on your calendar!

 

Jewelry Box with Strawberry Needlepoint

Meghan Smith will be here teaching this adorable piece on July 20th from 4-7

The canvas measures about 4 x 6 on 18 mesh.  Sign ups will open as soon as I have all the details for the kit.

 

Swirling Snowmen

August 15th at 1 pm EST on Zoom

Suzie is bringing back this oldie but goodie!  She hasn’t taught this in 10 years!

Class will be recorded so you can watch it anytime you want.

Be sure to click on the titles of the classes to see all of the details and to register.

I’m sure there will be more classes to come!

June Trunk Shows

It’s busy here at The Enriched Stitch!  So many classes and events!

During the month of June we are hosting three trunk shows.  Laura Loves Designs is featured below.

Shop Laura Loves

Scott Church is our second trunk show.

Shop Scott Church

And last but not least is Associated Talents.

Shop Associated Talents

 

There are hundreds of canvases on sale this month so don’t miss out!

The trunk shows are live in our online store so you can view the entire trunk show.  Everything in the trunk shows is 20% off.  The discount will appear when you go to check out.  No discount code needed.

Happy Stitching!

Winter Acorn Club

I’m excited to introduce our newest club at The Enriched Stitch!

The Stitchettes and I teamed up to bring you clever and accessible stitch guides for this adorable Kelly Clark series.

There are seven ornaments in this series.  Each is 3.5 x 4.5 on 18 mesh

Each installment of the club is $130 and includes the canvas, threads, embellishments and a complementary stitch guide.  In case you haven’t heard, stitch guides are FREE for club members.

You can sign up online or by calling the shop

203-210-5107

I can’t wait to get back this set of ornaments from my finisher.  And if you’re wondering, the little notch at the top of the acorn can be done in finishing.

Here’s some close up pics of each piece.

I hope you join the Stitchettes and I in this darling club!

First Big Finish of 2023

I have been busy trying to wrap up some class pieces.  Stitching my brains out!  I’m excited to introduce Frederick the Gingerbread Nutcracker.

He was such a blast to stitch!

I will be teaching this class on April 22nd, both in person and on Zoom.

You’ll learn felt applique, padding, a number of decorative stitches, beading and so much more.

He is 18 inches tall on 13 mesh.  Click on the link below to view all the details!

Sign up online!

January Class Schedule

I’m SO excited to be teaching these classes in my new teaching studio!

We’re SO excited to offer

IN PERSON classes again in our new teaching studio!

Kits are available for those who can’t make the class

January 10th 10-12

Angel with Gift

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Canvas Embellishment with Suzie

January 21st 10-3

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Hydrangeas in Blue and White Pot

January 17th 10-12

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Beading 101

January 19th 10-12

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Ribbon 101

January 19th 12:30-2:30

Sign up for Ribbon 101

Henry the Happy Snowman

January 24th 10-12

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Wacky Flamingos

January 31st 10-12

Sign up for Wacky Flamingos

A Holiday Treat

I just stitched up this little ornament and couldn’t love it more!  This was such a fun and quick stitch.  Pretty sure that this is how Santa feels in January!  My treat to you this holiday season is a FREE stitch guide!  Need the canvas?  We’ve got you covered!  You can order the canvas by clicking here.

Background: Silk Lame Braid SL94 (long stitch), HOE Perle 8 #72 Bark

Flip Flops: Tent Stitch – Neon Rays N22, Entice E283.  Lay two long stitches with the Entice for the thongs of the flip flops.

Face, hands and feet: Tent Stitch – Pepper pot Powder Puff 193

Drink Glass: Tent stitch the green with Entice E283.  Do a Bullion Knot with Petite Very Velvet V633.

Hat: Tent Stitch – Petite Very Velvet V633

Pom Pom: Rhodes Stitch – Fuzzy Stuff FZ15

Fur Cuff on Hat: French Knots – Fuzzy Stuff FZ15

Sunglasses: Tent Stitch – Neon Rays N01

Lips: Tent Stitch – Neon Rays N22

Beard: Petite Sparkle Rays PS21 – Vertical Brick Stitch over 4

Thread List

Entice E283

Fuzzy Stuff FZ15

House of Embroidery Perle 8 #72 Bark

Neon Rays N01, N22

Pepper pot Powder Puff 193

Petite Sparkle Rays PS21

Petite Very Velvet V633

Silk Lame Braid SL94

 

 

I hope you enjoy this treat this holiday season.  I wish you all the best!

 

December Class Schedule at The Enriched Stitch

I have big news!  We’re expanding and I’m getting my very own classroom!  It’s currently under construction but it will be ready soon.  I’ll show pictures as soon as it’s done!

 

Angel with Gift In Person Class

December 1st 10-12

You’ll learn all the techniques used in this piece to bring this ornament to life.

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Hydrangea in Vase In Person Class

December 6th 10-12

If you’ve ever wanted to work with silk ribbon then this is the class for you!

Sign up now!

 

Little Lobster

December 9th 10-12

This is a great introductory piece for dipping your toe into decorative stitches.

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In Person Embellishment Class

December 3rd 10-3

If you haven’t been to one of my embellishment classes, you’re missing out.  I will pick all the threads and stitches for your piece to bring it to life.  Spend the day chatting, stitching and learning. 

Sign up now!

 

Beading 101 IN PERSON

December 13th 10-12

Learn all about how to add beads to your canvas!

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Ribbon 101 IN PERSON

December 15th 10-12

This class will teach you how to work with silk ribbon and a number of basic ribbon techniques

Sign up now!

 

Stay tuned for our winter class schedule!  If you aren’t able to make the class, kits are always available!

Enriched Stitch Retreat Recap

I’ve been so busy with the Autumn Needlepoint Reunion that I haven’t gotten a chance to tell you about our retreat.  We had such a great time!  And we’re going to do it again in the Spring.  April 28-29, 2023 to be exact!

Registration is open!

Click here to sign up now!

 

 

I wrote a ton of stitch guides for the retreat.  Everyone worked on a piece of their choice.  It was so fun for everyone to see what everyone else was working on and learn from each other.

 

 

 

So many great pieces and fabulous stitchers!  I hope you join in the fun next time!

All of the stitch guides will be available soon.

To Market . . . To Market!

 

I’m off to Frisco on Thursday for the Autumn Needlepoint Reunion.  I’m so excited for you all to see my new designs.  There’s over 50 of them!  Here are a few sneak peeks at the ones that I’m dying to get a needle into.

These little tote bags are 3 x 4 on 18 mesh and stitch up so quick.  Here’s what they look like finished.

Aren’t they just the cutest?

I have a thing for nativities.  Not sure why.  But I do.

I had so much fin stitching the other graphic landscapes from Amanda Lawford.  This pair would be beautiful together!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @enrichedstitch to follow along every step of the way throughout the market!