Get pinning and lacing with Jo Gatenby, trending embroidery with Elaine Theriault and cross borders with Ellen Mervin at these exciting how to sessions.
Jo Gatenby is the designer for, and owner of X’s & Oh’s. Her designs have been featured on the cover of Stoney Creek Cross-Stitch, The Cross Stitcher and Embroidery Canada and she is a feature contributor to A Needle Pulling Thread magazine.
Finishing Techniques for Needlework
Finishing Techniques
Need some new ideas for finishing that piece of needlework? Want to know the difference between “pinning” and “lacing”? Can’t figure out how much fabric is required to stitch a design? Needle little help taking the mystery out of finishing and framing? Designer, Jo is here with lots of tips and a “free” summary handout. Or, purchase an in depth leaflet which gives step-by-step instructions for a variety of finishing techniques!
Room 103 – Fri 4:30 / Sat 3:30
Elaine Theriault, a popular teacher at Sew Fancy Inc., is a proficient stitcher who is talented in many needle arts.
Hand Embroidery is Hot
Hand Embroidery is Hot!
Hand embroidery is back and it’s everywhere! There are also many new products and techniques to help make your embroidery experience easier. Learn about the latest trends in threads, fabrics, patterns, tools and so much more. This is a must-see demo whether you are new to embroidery, haven’t touched it for a while or stitch every day.
Room 103 – Fri 3:30
Ellen Mervin, owner of Ruach Crafts, is a teacher by profession and stitcher by passion. Ellen designs Judaic Needlepoint and Counted Cross Stitch patterns. Join her in her continuing mission to keep everyone in stitches!
Don’t be Afraid of Linen! (hands-on 20)
Stitching with Celtic Flair
If you can stitch on aida, you can stitch on linen. Practice stitching over 1 and over 2 on a piece of tea dyed linen and you’ll never go back to aida. Turn your design into a sachet, pincushion, or a project of your choice. Kit $3
Room 103 – Fri 10:30
Celtic Borders (hands-on 20)
Celtic Borders
Some borders are meant to be crossed… or cross stitched! Change a towel into a show piece by adding a beautiful Celtic border. Kit $5
Room 103 – Sat 10:30
Show Information
- Creativ Festival, International Centre, Entrance 1, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON Canada L4V 1E8
- Free parking! Friday, April 24 – 10am to 7pm & Saturday, April 25 – 10am to 6pm. Get in early at 9am with advance tickets and e-tickets.
- All sessions are free with admission and no pre-registration required! Buy advance tickets now.