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Last fall several of us had the wonderful experience of taking a two-day
pilot class with Lois Kershner. It was a "test group" for Lois' "Valley Of
Heart's Delight," an original design she will be teaching at the national
seminar in San Antonio beginning August 24. The class was offered
through Wine Country ANG chapter in Napa.
We were excited about the class because Lois has perfected a method of
creating fog using roving, a natural, unspun wool which is attached to a
stitched canvas using a felting needle. "Valley Of Heart's Delight" is a
beautiful design Lois created based on several photographs she had taken
of cherry orchards in bloom over a carpet of blooming mustard. To create
a perspective of depth in the picture, Lois also uses the unique technique
of stitching two separate canvases, one of background hills and another
with closer hills and orchard. After the canvases are stitched, they are
are joined at the sides and the "fog" is draped over the lower hills.
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this class with Lois. She is such a
wonderful teacher, very patient, very precise in her instruction and one of
the most talented textile artists I have ever met. What a joy it was to
work with her for two whole days. If you ever have this opportunity, do it.
Don't even think twice. You will learn more than you ever dreamed and you
will truly have a magical experience.
For more information about Lois' class at seminar and see a photo of the
project, visit the ANG seminar class page.
pilot class with Lois Kershner. It was a "test group" for Lois' "Valley Of
Heart's Delight," an original design she will be teaching at the national
seminar in San Antonio beginning August 24. The class was offered
through Wine Country ANG chapter in Napa.
We were excited about the class because Lois has perfected a method of
creating fog using roving, a natural, unspun wool which is attached to a
stitched canvas using a felting needle. "Valley Of Heart's Delight" is a
beautiful design Lois created based on several photographs she had taken
of cherry orchards in bloom over a carpet of blooming mustard. To create
a perspective of depth in the picture, Lois also uses the unique technique
of stitching two separate canvases, one of background hills and another
with closer hills and orchard. After the canvases are stitched, they are
are joined at the sides and the "fog" is draped over the lower hills.
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this class with Lois. She is such a
wonderful teacher, very patient, very precise in her instruction and one of
the most talented textile artists I have ever met. What a joy it was to
work with her for two whole days. If you ever have this opportunity, do it.
Don't even think twice. You will learn more than you ever dreamed and you
will truly have a magical experience.
For more information about Lois' class at seminar and see a photo of the
project, visit the ANG seminar class page.
Lois Kershner's "Valley Of Heart's Delight"
Truly was a delight . . .
Truly was a delight . . .
This is Gwen's finished "Valley Of
Heart's Delight." (Printed with
permission from Lois Kershner.)
Heart's Delight." (Printed with
permission from Lois Kershner.)
Exclamation Point to close September 30 . . .
Dee Matthews, owner of Exclamation Point in Saratoga, has announced that she will be retiring September 30 and will
close the shop. Over the years, this has been a favorite stop for many of us, so this is very sad news. Dee, who turns 81 on
September 17, will host a Grand Farewell Sale and birthday celebration that Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Dee's future plans
include hosting a Website: www.whyknotstitch.com. She hopes to get it launched by the end of the year. We wish Dee all the
best and many happy years of stitching in her retirement years!
Dee Matthews, owner of Exclamation Point in Saratoga, has announced that she will be retiring September 30 and will
close the shop. Over the years, this has been a favorite stop for many of us, so this is very sad news. Dee, who turns 81 on
September 17, will host a Grand Farewell Sale and birthday celebration that Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Dee's future plans
include hosting a Website: www.whyknotstitch.com. She hopes to get it launched by the end of the year. We wish Dee all the
best and many happy years of stitching in her retirement years!
Congratulations to winners at the
2011 California State Fair! . . .
Framed Needlepoint:
Unframed Needlepoint:
Embellished Needlepoint:
2011 California State Fair! . . .
Framed Needlepoint:
- 1st place John Hobson, Walnut Creek, "The Teton & Snake River"
- 2nd place Gwen Schoen, Sacramento, "Sunset At Zephyr Point"
- 3rd place John Hobson, Walnut Creek, "Abraham Lincoln
Unframed Needlepoint:
- 1st place Sharon Hearden, Granite Bay, "Elegant Needlecase"
Embellished Needlepoint:
- 1st place Susie Kelly, San Rafael, "Persian Peony Tile"
- 2nd place Gwen Schoen, Sacramento, "Home From The Flower Market"
- 3rd place Patricia Ursenbach, Granite Bay, "Exodus Breast Plate"
Above is John Hobson's 1st place "Teton &
Snake River." Below is Hobson's 3rd place
"Abraham Lincoln."
Snake River." Below is Hobson's 3rd place
"Abraham Lincoln."
Above is Gwen Schoen's 2nd
place, "Sunset At Zephyr Point."
place, "Sunset At Zephyr Point."
Above is Susie Kelly's 1st place
entry in Embellished category.
entry in Embellished category.
Above is Gwen Schoen's 2nd
place entry, "Home From The
Flower Market."
place entry, "Home From The
Flower Market."
Patricia Ursenbach's 3rd place
winning entry in Embellished,
"Exodus Breast Plate."
winning entry in Embellished,
"Exodus Breast Plate."