Monday, May 07, 2012


Please make note of all the dates and contact the shop at 201-612-7770
or stitches @ridgewoodneedlepoint.com no later than May 15th
to place an order for your canvas.
The Wicked Witches of Stitching are coming to
Ridgewood Needlepoint this summer. 

Join us at an informal stitching class, select one of eight Melissa Shirley Witches and this informal class will tackle an area of the canvas each week; background, border, clothing, face/hair and accessories.  
You will not get a stitch guide but several suggested stitches and threads for each area to stitch your witch uniquely your own.  
For a selection of the witches to choose from go to www.melissashirleydesigns.com and enter the number 480 in the search area and up will pop your choice of 8 different witches.


The classes will be held on Tuesday from 6:30 until 8:30 PM
on the following dates: 
June 5, June 19, July 10, August 7 and August 21. 
The deadline to sign up for the class is May 15, 2012.

Materials:  Melissa Shirley Witch Canvas and stretcher bars,
Please bring scissors, laying tool, beading supplies (Tacky Bob or E-Z beader) to class. This is a great class to us your stash threads and the rest of the threads can be purchased during class.

Class Size:  Minimum 4   Max 10

Cost:  $125 for classes.  Deposit:  $50  

Policies:  When you sign up the canvas will be ordered for you. 

If you have to cancel you will still have to purchase the canvas.
We realize that it is summer so if you miss a class you will be given the notes and a free stitch and chat, you will still be charged for the class.

Here is a sample of an easel back style finishinng done by Erin.

During the Summer we will also offer an Advanced Beginner Class
taught by Susan Bisanzo of Greenwich Ct. 
Susan is a very accomplished stitcher and wonderful teacher. 
Having taught at locations in our area before and taken
numerous classes with renown instructors. 
Susan will be teaching Ruth Schmuff’s Eye Candy Geometric. 
This canvas is available in two different color waves.
The classes will be held on Sunday from 10AM – 1PM on the following dates:
June 24th, July 15th and August 5th.
Materials:  Beading needles (I like #10, the short ones) size 20, 22 and 24 needles, laying tool, scissors, stretcher bars, tacks or staples, tacky bob or ez beader, magnet for needles, metal scissors for cutting Kreinik (although I usually use my good scissors), little baggies and ring for holding threads
The deadline to sign up is May 13th as it will take
6 weeks to order your canvas.
Class Size:  Minimum 4  Max 10

 Policies:  When you sign up the canvas will be ordered for you. 
If you have to cancel you will still have to purchase the canvas.
We realize that it is summer so if you miss a class you will be given the notes and a free stitch and chat, you will still be charged for the class.
Cost: $110 for the canvas plus an additional sum for threads and beads
and $125 for the class.

Many have asked about paperweights lately - here is Nina's example. 
They amke a wonderful gift for someone with a desk job.