Programs History

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Over the years, our Programming has included demos, classes, and group projects that have been taught or led by our members during our meetings.

 If you have photos of pieces that were made in our programs, or more information to add to this list, please send it to info@edmontonneedlecraftguild.org

2024-25

 
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SURFACE EMBROIDERY STITCH SAMPLER
SURFACE EMBROIDERY STITCH SAMPLER

TEACHER: Erika B.

Each month, you will learn a surface stitch family and its variations. Practice Simple Running Stitch and Back Stitch, Chain Stitch and Lazy Daisy, Stem Stitch and Blanket Stitch, beginning on Aida cloth and moving to Linen for your final project.

INTRODUCTION TO ASSISI EMBROIDERY
INTRODUCTION TO ASSISI EMBROIDERY

TEACHER: Stephanie B.

This traditional Italian folk embroidery is a combination of Blackwork and Cross Stitch.

2023-24

 
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NEEDLELACE HIBISCUS FLOWER
NEEDLELACE HIBISCUS FLOWER

TEACHER: Vicki Robson

3D needle lace flower & stitched embroidery

BLACKWORK MINI CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
BLACKWORK MINI CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS

TEACHER: Susan Granger

Blackwork band worked in double running stitch embellishing a mini Christmas stocking.

2022-23

 
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SAMPLE CREATIVITY KITS
SAMPLE CREATIVITY KITS

These kits include a variety of fabrics and fibres around which a series of INSPIRATIONAL STITCHES has been developed.

2021-22

 
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WALKING WITH AUTUMN
WALKING WITH AUTUMN

TEACHER: Alice Oelofse

Kantha and Sashiko inspired slow stitching, layering of fabric, colour, the notion of story and making meaning. (via zoom)

SURFACE AND CREWEL STITCHES II
SURFACE AND CREWEL STITCHES II

TEACHER: D. Paula Banerji

A new piece of surface and crewel embroidery, designed to build on the stitches learned last year. (via zoom)

TWO STYLISH GALS
TWO STYLISH GALS

TEACHER: Darcy Hoover

Learn how to create texture with embroidery. (via zoom)

TENERIFFE LACE
TENERIFFE LACE

TEACHER: Terrie Holgerson

Medallion design in woven needle lace. (via zoom)

2020-21

 
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STITCHING TO BE - STORIES OF THE EVERYDAY
STITCHING TO BE - STORIES OF THE EVERYDAY

TEACHER: Alice Oelofse

Slow Stitching (via zoom)

SURFACE AND CREWEL EMBROIDERY STITCHES
SURFACE AND CREWEL EMBROIDERY STITCHES

TEACHER: D. Paula Banerji

Crewel Stitch Book (zoom)

EMBROIDER THE WILDFLOWERS OF ALBERTA
EMBROIDER THE WILDFLOWERS OF ALBERTA

TEACHER: Darcy Hoover

Surface Embroidery (via zoom)

EMBROIDERED SHEEP PORTRAIT
EMBROIDERED SHEEP PORTRAIT

TEACHER: Darcy Hoover

Surface Embroidery (via zoom)

CANDY RIBBON ORNAMENT BY DIANE M. SCOTT
CANDY RIBBON ORNAMENT BY DIANE M. SCOTT

TEACHER: Gwen Loiselle

Bargello Basics (via zoom)

BARGELLO TREE BY JOYCE OLSEN
BARGELLO TREE BY JOYCE OLSEN

TEACHER: Gwen Loiselle

Bargello III (via zoom)

BARGELLO NEEDLEBOOK BY CAROL STORIE
BARGELLO NEEDLEBOOK BY CAROL STORIE

TEACHER: Gwen Loiselle

Bargello III (via zoom)

LET’S TALK ABOUT STITCHES BY MARIE SUSTRIK
LET’S TALK ABOUT STITCHES BY MARIE SUSTRIK

TEACHER: Linda McBain Cuyler

Paint and Surface Embroidery (via zoom)

VISIBLE MENDING
VISIBLE MENDING

TEACHER: Linda McBain Cuyler

Visible Mending (via zoom)

2019-20

 
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HAPSBURG LACE BOOKMARK BY TANJA BERLIN
HAPSBURG LACE BOOKMARK BY TANJA BERLIN

TEACHER: Catherine Challenger with assistant Stephanie Brand

Hapsburg Lace canvas work

BEADED BALLS
BEADED BALLS

TEACHER: Jane Bouk

Styrofoam ball covered with fabric and pinned beads.

WHITEWORK NEEDLECASE
WHITEWORK NEEDLECASE

TEACHER: Joyce Sirski-Howell

Beginner Whitework

ROSIE THE POT-BELLIED BEAR
ROSIE THE POT-BELLIED BEAR

TEACHER: Karen Osatchuk

Bear making and silk ribbon embroidery

TEMARI BALLS
TEMARI BALLS

TEACHER: Terrie Holgerson

Temari balls - 2 sessions

2018-19

 
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CASALGUIDI
CASALGUIDI

TEACHER: D. Paula Banerji

Casalguidi

EMBELLISHED ECO DYEING
EMBELLISHED ECO DYEING

TEACHER: Jean Ford

Eco Dyeing and Surface Embroidery

PONDEROSA PINECONE PINCUSHION
PONDEROSA PINECONE PINCUSHION

TEACHER: Karen Osatchuk

Fabric Art

MODERN CANVAS
MODERN CANVAS

TEACHER: Lorraine Dielin

Canvas Work - 2 sessions

2017-18

 
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MONOGRAMS
MONOGRAMS

TEACHER: Erika Bottcher

Whitework

STITCH A LITTLE SAMPLE HOOP
STITCH A LITTLE SAMPLE HOOP

TEACHER: Jean Ford

Felt Applique and Surface Embroidery

STITCH A LITTLE SAMPLE BOX - 6 SMALL PANELS
STITCH A LITTLE SAMPLE BOX - 6 SMALL PANELS

TEACHER: Jean Ford

Counted Thread Sampler

JAPANESE BEADING JAR LID
JAPANESE BEADING JAR LID

TEACHER: Marian Preshing

Glass beads and Japanese gold threads on fabric

SASHIKO
SASHIKO

TEACHER: Stephanie Brand

Introduction to Sashiko

2016-17

 
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STITCH A LITTLE SAMPLE CREWEL
STITCH A LITTLE SAMPLE CREWEL

TEACHER: Jean Ford

Crewel Embroidery

SILK RIBBON TEACUP
SILK RIBBON TEACUP

TEACHER: Joan Smith

Silk ribbon embroidery

DRAGON BOATS
DRAGON BOATS

TEACHER: Joyce Sirski-Howell

Christmas ornaments like geometric temari balls

JAPANESE BEADED CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
JAPANESE BEADED CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

TEACHER: Marian Preshing

Japanese beaded Christmas ornament

2015-16

 
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PULLED THREAD PINCUSHION
PULLED THREAD PINCUSHION

TEACHER: Karen Phelan

Pulled Thread

CARD HOLDER BY TANJA BERLIN
CARD HOLDER BY TANJA BERLIN

TEACHER: None

Blackwork

2014-15

 
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CRAZY QUILT FELT HEARTS
CRAZY QUILT FELT HEARTS

TEACHER: Catherine Challenger

Crazy quilting with surface stitches in silk ribbon and pearl cotton

CANVASWORK WHIRLEE GIGS
CANVASWORK WHIRLEE GIGS

TEACHER: Gwen Barr

Pattern donated by Barbara LaCroix

HARDANGER
HARDANGER

TEACHER: Karen Phelan

Beginner Hardanger

CANVASWORK CHRISTMAS STOCKING
CANVASWORK CHRISTMAS STOCKING

TEACHER: Lorraine Dielin

Pattern donated by Barbara LaCroix

CHEESECLOTH EMBROIDERY
CHEESECLOTH EMBROIDERY

TEACHER: Stephanie Brand

Cheesecloth with pulled thread stitches

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