Stitcher of the Month
Nancy
Currey
Nancy Currey started stitching
over 15 years ago, when Eileen Aird owned the store back in Ridgewood. Eileen taught her how to stitch, and Nancy
just took to it. She has been stitching
ever since. Some of her favorite artists
are Melissa Shirley, Meredith Collection (formerly Elizabeth turner), and
Cooper Oaks Designs. She loves over-dyed
threads but one of her favorite threads is DMC Medicis (a crewel weight
wool). DMC has unfortunately discontinued
this line, but Nancy, knowing what she likes, purchased a bunch and still has a
stash of many colors. Nancy tells us she
usually works on multiple canvases at a time.
A simple one, and then one that is more difficult that requires more
time and concentration. Nancy has many
tools and gadgets, but some of her favorites are her scissors, Hug Me Bags
& chatelaines. Her chatelaine she
made herself. Confessing she couldn’t
find one, she thought, “Why not make one myself!” If anyone knows Nancy they
know she is very artistic, colorful and a pleasure to stitch with. One of her favorite stitches is the
continental. She says it is just so easy
and relaxing to do. Nancy stores all of
her unfinished canvases on stretcher bars along with their threads in project
bags. Her thread stash is stored in
plastic containers, and sorted by type of thread (Kreinik, Silk ,etc). The one thing about needlepoint that is very
important-is who she makes her projects for.
Whether it is for kids, friends or family it must go to people who are
familiar with needlepoint. It is
important that it goes to a good home.
All of her pieces are a labor of love and she wants them to continue
being loved and cherished.
Below are some of Nancy’s pieces. The first being her first project, and the
last two are her current WIPs. We hope
you enjoy viewing these as much as we have.
