A Needle Pulling Thread proudly presents techniques from the magazine pages. Enjoy informal, drop in sessions with recognized needlework designers…
Discover Belarusian Nizanka with Iryna Varabei
Iryna Varabei is a stitching designer and owner of Spirit of Belarus. Her designs are based on Belarusan traditional ornamental motifs or Belarusan images. Iryna transforms the traditional patterns of her homeland into modern designs enriched with a diversity of stitching techniques.
Belarusan Nizanka Technique
Catch Iryna Varabei in action
This unique and interesting stitching technique is as easy to do as it is beautiful. Traditionally used to decorate towels, garments and linens, it’s clearly illustrated in the spring 2015 issue of ANPT with Iryna’s Traven Table Runner. Join her to try your hand at this simple yet intricate stitch.
Fri 10:30 to 12:30 / Fri 2:30 to 4:30 / Sat 11:30 to 1:30
Erla Wilson, Shadow Work
Erla Wilson began a home based business in 1986 that grew out of a genetic disposition for sewing and a love of embroidery. Country Garden offers smocking and embroidery supplies, lessons and custom orders. She is a founding member of the Grand Smockers Guild and Dorcas Camp, a 5 day creative retreat for daughters, mothers and mentors.
Heirloom Embroidery: Shadow Work
Erla Wilson
Shadow work is a fun, easy, yet very pretty and delicate embroidery technique stitched on a semi-sheer fabric such as batiste or fine linen. Shadow work goes hand in hand with heirloom or fine embroidery to create heirloom quality projects which will last for generations and make treasured gifts, keepsakes, garments and décor. Don’t miss this opportunity to add these techniques to your stitching repertoire and take your projects to the next level!
Fri 12:30 to 2:30 / Fri 4:30 to 6:30
Crafty Ideas with Nancy Devine
Nancy Devine is a creative sewing expert who never runs out of crafty ideas. You can always count on Nancy to come up with projects that not only inspire, but put your stash to good use.
True to Creative Form
Nancy Devine, True to Creative Form
Join Nancy as she works on an altered mini dress form using linen embellished with silk ribbon and handmade flowers.
Your future creative sewing project inspiration is in good hands with Nancy.
Sat 9:30 to 11:30 / 3:30 to 5:30
Iris Simpson
Iris Simpson is a hooking teacher and long-time member of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild. She’s designed countless rugs inspired by her love of colour, geometric patterns and textures.
Traditional Rug Hooking
Iris Simpson, Traditional Rug Hooking
Catch traditional rug hooking at it’s best as Iris turns wool fabric strips into works of art using a punch needle with yarn. Watch her work in progress, ask your hooking questions or simply admire!
Sat 11:30 to 1:30
Carol Arsenault has been stitching for 50 years and loves just about any non-counted embroidery technique with needle painting and stumpwork her favourites! Her designs have been published in A Needle Pulling Thread, Embroidery and Cross Stitch magazines.
Stumpwork
Carol Arsenault, Stumpwork
This form of embroidery is highly decorative and takes your stitching to the next level by lending a raised element to your stitching. Join Carol as she shares stumpwork projects in the works and divulges secrets to add dimension to your projects.
Sat 1:30 to 3:30
A Needle Pulling Thread
Catch these designer sessions at the A Needle Pulling Thread – Booth #285
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.