Oct 19-22, 2012 Retreat

We are now taking bookings for our Autumn 2012 retreat to be held in Enfield, New Hampshire at the Shaker Great Stone Dwelling House. Limited spaces available. Book online now to secure your place.

Instructor: Belinda Karls-Nace from Blue Ribbon Designs.

October 19-22, 2012 (Autumn Retreat) - Make a booking here.

Stitcher Options (per person cost)

Option 1 Cost per person (sharing room with two queen beds, 3 nights accomodation, all meals, stitcher package) $749
Option 2 Cost per room - Sole occupancy room (one stitcher/one queen bed ), 3 nights accomodation, all meals, stitcher package). If you will be accompanied by your non-stitching spouse or companion then you must also choose Option 4 below. $849
Option 3 Commuter - cost per person (stitcher package, all meals excluding breakfast) - this package does not include any accommodation. $549
Option 4 Meal package only (this package is only available (and is compulsory) to a non stitching companion/spouse sharing with a stitcher in a Sole occupany room) $150

When selecting Option #1 (Double Room Occupancy), if you know another stitcher with whom you would like to share a room, please tell us. Otherwise, we will attempt to match you up with another stitcher.

There are only a small number of single rooms to be allocated on a first come basis.

Triple occupancy (3 beds) rooms are only available on request - please ask.

A non-refundable deposit of $200 is payable on making your booking, with the balance payable by August 19, 2012.

Extra Night 

Come a day early and enjoy the magnificant New Hampshire scenery! You must select the same room type as for the stitching retreat above. You'll need to make your own arrangements for meals until the welcome reception. 

Option 5 Additional night accommodation per person (night before retreat) - sharing with one other person $52.50
Option 6 Additional night's accommodation per room (night before retreat) - sole occupancy room $105

Retreat Instructor

Belinda Karls-Nace from Blue Ribbon Designs.

Learn more about our instructors here.

Autumn 2012  - Project  "Mischief At Midnight" - A Halloween Tray and Needlework Smalls

This includes classes with Belinda and materials.

"Mischief at Midnight" is a Halloween needlework tray and matching needlework smalls. This spooky design features a Halloween scene in the base of the tray (also suitable for framing)...the inside walls of the tray feature stars, bats, and ghosts...the outside walls of the tray feature a fence surrounding the entire scene (with a few jack-o-lanterns, owls, and spiders). The gate for the fence is a removable needlebook (attached with hidden magnets)...and there is a coordinating pinkeep and scissor fob to complete your needlework tray set.

Each piece is stitched with Weeks Dye Works cotton floss on Weeks Dye Works 30-count Tigers Eye hand over-dyed linen. Colors include:  Carrot, Chestnut, Galvanized, Grits, Hazelnut, Kohl, Moss, Sweet Potato, and Whiskey.

Stitches include:  Cross Stitch over two linen threads, Cross Stitch over one linen thread (optional), Back Stitch, Smyrna Cross Stitch, Whip Stitch, and student's choice of Basketweave Tent Stitch, Continental Tent Stitch, or Half Cross Tent Stitch.

Class will cover the stitching of the needlework tray and needlework smalls, working the various Tent Stitches and specialty stitches, tips and tricks for Cross Stitch over one linen thread, assembling the needlework tray, finishing techniques for each of the needlework smalls, personalizing your smalls, and making twisted cord. Plan to complete your scissor fob or pinkeep in class!

Students should have previous experience working on linen or linen-like fabrics and should be comfortable working from basic stitching diagrams and cross stitch charts. Students will need their favorite stitching tools or basic sewing kit (sharp sewing scissors, ruler or tape measurer, writing utensil, extra needles, a hoop or Q-Snaps, etc.). If required, student will need to provide their own additional lighting or magnification (remember, if bringing "plug-ins", please bring an extension cord).

Note: One piece of 18" W x 36" piece of linen will be provided for the entire tray and needlework smalls. Students may choose to cut their linen to work on the smalls or work on one giant piece of fabric in class. I will have shears available for cutting, if needed. I would recommend a small Q-snap or hoop, if not stitching in hand (which is totally acceptable) - I personally used a 6" Q-snap. It is best to use equipment that will NOT require lacing, staples, or taping, as it will be necessary remove the fabric in class for cutting and finishing techniques.

The completed needlework tray measures approximately 8 1/2" x 8 1/2".

Meals

Meals include:

  • 1 welcome reception, 3 x breakfasts, 2 x lunches, 2 x dinners, 1 afternoon tea.
  • view menu 

Cancellation Policy

We reserve the right to cancel in the event of insufficient numbers. In that case, you will receive a full refund including deposit.

You are able to cancel no later than August 19, 2012 with a full refund of any payments made prior excluding the non-refundable deposit of $200. There will be no refund for cancellations after August 19, 2012.

We strongly suggest you have travel insurance in case you have to cancel due to illness or travel disruptions.

Make a booking here.