Needlework Galleria
September 4-6, 2025
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The Art of GPA Pincushion Doll Finishing
Denise DeMore - DDM Needlearts
Skill Level: Intermediate
Minimum 3 students
Maximum 10 students
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Date: Friday, September 13, 2024, 8:00a - 12:00p
Class Cost: $105
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Do you have a GPA Pincushion Doll pattern completely stitched but just haven't completed putting it together? Well, here is your chance!! Join Denise of DDM Needleworks and the USA Distributor for Giulia's Punti Antichi designs as she guides you through the completion of your pre-stitched GPA pincushion doll. Denise will supply the base, the perfect cone and the stuffing along with helping each of you to complete your own GPA pincushion doll. All you need to bring to class is your pre-stitched pieces, your doll head and your finishing materials, if needed, i.e. ribbon, fabric, sewing thread to match your linen and fabric.
Please provide the GPA Pincushion Doll name when registering, so Denise has the correct doll base and cone available for class.
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Special stitching supplies needed: Pre-stitched GPA Pincushion Doll pattern, any materials such as lining or backing fabric, sewing thread to match linen and finishing fabric for the selected doll.
Please bring normal stitching supplies to class, along with extra lighting and magnification, if needed.
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Needle Keep or Pen Wipe Doll
Denise DeMore - DDM Needlearts
Skill Level: Beginner
Minimum 5 students
Maximum 20 students
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Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024, 3pm - 5pm
Class Cost: $80
This sweet, little needle keep or Pen Wipe, as some might think, was popular at the turn of the century. She stands at only 1-3/4" tall and is made up of shades of pink and burgundy felt with handmade crochet ribbon.
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The felt will hold your small needles or pins within the folds of her skirt. The only stitching involved in this project is putting the skirt folds and ribbon together. Join Denise for just 2 hours creating this old-time favorite to show off at the end of class. An option is available for a larger sized doll in other colors at an additional charge.
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Kit includes: Doll and all supplies to complete this project.
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Special stitching supplies needed:
Please bring to class chenille sewing needles, embroidery scissors, lighting and magnification if needed.
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Friends Come In Many Shapes
Denise De More - DDM Needlearts
Pam Reed - Olde Colonial Designs
Sharon Verbos - The Purple Thread
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Skill Level: All
Maximum 40 students - Class is Limited!
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Date: Friday, September 13, 2024, 5:30p - 7:00p
Class Cost: $50
Whether this is your first time attending Needlework Galleria or you are a seasoned attendee, we're sure you have/will meet many stitching pals that share your passion! This class celebrates the wonderful community of stitchers we meet at various events. Join our trio of teachers who embody that friendship - teaching and sharing for many years themselves, they have created a heartfelt project that commemorates the bond between them.
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Each teacher has designed a specially-shaped needlework piece and will spend time presenting her project and what steps are needed for completion. Once you've spent time with each instructor, you will have collected a special grouping of needlework accessories to stitch with which to honor those treasured friendships woven with needle and thread.
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We want these class pieces to be a special surprise, so only snippets will be shown at this time.
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Please bring normal stitching supplies to class, along with extra lighting and magnification if needed.
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