Classes

Blackwork Accessories Cyber-Class By Janet Perry
Learn the simple and historic needlework of Blackwork in this class from Janet Perry of Napa Needlepoint. You'll make three different accessories, each showcasing a different aspect of Blackwork. The round luggage tag will show different basic Blackwork patterns. The photo album will have different Blackwork borders. The checkbook cover will teach shading in Blackwork. All three projects are stitched in silk or perle cotton on 14 count Aida (those wishing to try Blackwork on needlepoint canvas can do so). You can finish each of the projects yourself for delightful presents or to treat yourself.
Price: Three online lessons, beginning August 1, 2010, are a great value at $20. It's easily worked into your schedule as the class is online, and the lessons are sent by email. Discussions are held in the Yahoo group, so that can be done according to the attendee's schedule, as well.
Registration: Please contact Janet Perry at napaneedlepoint@gmail.com to Register before Aug. 1.

Birthday Plaid Wallet Insert Cyber-Class: Janet Perry of Napa Needlepoint taught the first Counted Wishes Cyberclass Feb. 1-5, 2010. Here Janet describes this beautiful Birthday Plaid Wallet Insert: "Learn how to make a unique cross stitch or needlepoint plaid based on any name or number. Most typically used as "personal plaids," in this class you will learn how to convert names to numbers, how to pick and organize colors for the plaid, and how to stitch the plaid. Starting from marking the canvas and ending with finishing the wallet, at the end of this three-lesson class, you will have a complete and unique item for yourself or for a gift."

In addition to the class materials, all participants received a copy of Janet's popular Birthday Plaid mini-sock project pack.

About Janet Perry

Janet Perry of Napa Needlepoint has spent decades discovering better ways to stitch needlepoint. She has explored the worlds of threads to discover what works for needlepoint and what doesn't. She's tried every technique in the book and has developed easier ways to do them. She brings fresh approach to needlepoint which will make both new and experienced stitchers jump for joy and grab a needle and canvas. Now she is bringing that fresh approach to books, with volumes on Overdyed Threads (January 2009) and creating your own stitch guide (Summer 2009). Her current books, Needlepoint Trade Secrets and Bargello Revisited, are now available from your local shop or to order on Amazon.com!