Jennifer Aikman-Smith has been self-publishing her Dragon Dreams needlework designs for over 17 years. Her work has appeared in Just Cross Stitch, other needlework magazines and stores worldwide. She illustrated Emily Finds a Dragon, a children’s book nominated for the Hackmatack 2013 and is author of A Lullaby for New Brunswick. www.dragondreams.ca
Enjoy these original designs created just for the Festival!
Canvas Coin Purse (20) Advanced
Create this intricate coin purse embellished with dozens of decorative stitches on a 5” x 11” piece of canvas. Choose from over 32 stitch diagrams! Plus, select your own colours from your stash to complement the silks and other specialty fibres provided. Pre-requisite: Experience on canvas. Supply List & Kit $10 includes a HUGE stitch guide & finishing instructions.
3 Hour Workshop
Dragon Pin Cushion, Jennifer Aikman-Smith
Dragon Pin Cushion (25) Intermediate
Create this 3.5” x 3.5” magical dragon pin cushion on a 6” x 6” piece of canvas. Learn proper basket weave technique as your stitch this intricate fantasy design in a variety of silks, flosses and braids. Pre-requisite: Previous needlework experience. Kit $12
2 Hour Workshop
Santa’s Helper Ornament, Jennifer Aikman-Smith
Santa’s Helper Ornament (30) All Levels
Trim your tree with this adorable cookie hoarding dragon stitched on a shapeable band of tan aida ribbon with 12 colours of DMC floss, Kreinik braid and even some sparkling Mill Hill beads! Will Santa get any of his cookies or will his helper hoard them all? Kit $8
1.5 Hour Workshop
Blackwork Knight, Jennifer Aikman-Smith
Blackwork Knight (25) Intermediate
Be the first to stitch this lovely companion piece to our Blackwork Princess! This handsome knight is stitched over 2 on an 11” x 17” piece of while Lugana with Kreinik’s incredible Silk Bella with intricate Blackwork patterns. Pre-requisite: Experience stitching over 2. Kit $12
1.5 Hour Workshop
Tiny Fantasy Kingdom: Over 1 (25) Intermediate
This tiny fantasy landscape stitched over 1 one with a rainbow of DMC floss colours, Caron overdyed silk, Kreinik blending filament and even some sparkle on a 5” x 7” piece of evenweave. This design is solid stitching and comes with great finishing ideas! Bring: Magnifier a must! Pre-requisite: Able to cross stitch. Kit $10
1.5 Hour Workshop
Class registration will begin in late July 2013. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca
Hi Jennifer,
I’m in your Canvas coin purse Fri Oct 25th @5pm – what do we need to bring?
Thank you