CELEBRATI N OF NEEDLEWORK THE COURTYARD NASHUA MARRIOTT April 30 - May 4, 2008 Welcome… Exhibiting New Hampshire ...to Celebration situated in beautiful Nashua, Special Events New Hampshire. Our 13 years of consumer Retailers & Designers shows are dedicated to loyal stitchers who have th This 13 Anniversary Celebration is filled supported the independent shops, designers and with classes that keep getting better. As always teachers for so many years. We offer these loyal Britstitch customers the most unique independent retailers join us for our free Meet N Greet Wednesday 770- 832-6273 | www.britstitch.com from the northeast and beyond. This year we evening featuring some of the teachers and their offer five days of educational opportunities and projects. Lecture on aging women by Aimee Newell is not to be missed. Once again Susan Chris’s Collection three days of shopping, relaxation, and fun. 413-569-5502 Celebration of Needlework now brings you Greening Davis will be the emcee for the weekend. Join Susan for “Stroll the show floor 2 annual shows per year. Nashua, New Hamp- shire and Louisville, Kentucky. Both shows “free to members, or why not attend the Big Counted Stitches bring you a merchandise mall bursting with top Evening Event and Silent Auction, where we 803-279-1867 | www.counted-stitches.com quality supplies and accessories. It is a stitchers have something real special for all the attendees. dream- models galore, fabulous fibers, luxurious This fast paced night features a little fun, some learning, a kit, a gift, and a yummy dessert Crossed Wing Collection linens, irresistible designs, outstanding finishing 715-258-5915 | www.crossedwing.com ideas, and 100's of items you never knew you buffet. During the weekend don’t forget to look needed. We welcome you to join us this spring for our display of gift baskets and purchase a in Nashua, New Hampshire or in Louisville, raffle ticket to benefit Breast Cancer Research. Dutch Treat Designs Come and “Show and Share” with Susan, brag 925-294-8621 | www.dutchtreat.com Kentucky in the fall. Look for our frequently updated web site and hotel information. about that project you have completed. Now we couldn’t forget our “Round Robins” the most Celebration organizers have spent the past Gitta’s Designs year reviewing proposals to offer more of the popular little event of the weekend with, 4 www.gittas.com outstanding classes you have become accus- teachers and 4 kits per session. This is one you tomed to. Classes are designated as one of five won’t want to miss out on, so sign up early. Images Stitchery Design skill levels to help you select the classes best Look over the registration form and consider these great special events! 410-745-4379 | www.imagesstitcherydesign.com suited to your personal expertise. Our teachers are an ensemble of talented needle artists who will encourage you to attain higher levels of J. Designs REGISTRATION PACKETS 952-884-7790 | www.jdesignsbyjulie.com craftsmanship and nurture you to overcome Upon your arrival, please stop at the poor habits. We know you’ll have a difficult Celebration of Needlework time choosing from the long list of exciting desk to pick up your Registration packet. JAR Designs offerings. www.jardesigns.biz Class space is limited and most classes are offered only once over the five days. Pre- registration is required with only a limited num- Mimi’s Attic BASIC SUPPLIES 866-619-8620 | www.mimisattic.com ber of on-site registrations depending on the FOR CLASSES teacher. Classes fill on a first-come, first-served Your class fee includes a complete project basis. Visit our site, www.celebrationofnw.com kit, but be sure to note any supplies you are Olde Colonial Designs to see color photographs and enlargements of www.oldecolonialdesigns.com class projects. Updates will be posted to the asked to bring along in the class description. continuously revised website. Photos and de- Also, bring the following to every class: Scandinavian Stitches scriptions not available at the time of printing Hoop or frame (4-6 inch diameter), ruler, pins, highlighter, very small sharp pointed 203-637-6832 | www.scandinavianstitches.com will be posted to the web as they become avail- able. Pack up your stitching tote with your fa- scissors, and any other needlework tools you vorite necessities and bring any additional light- like to use. Sunflower Samplings ing/magnification you require. Please read all class descriptions carefully 815-455-2919 to determine if you think you will need to Membership bring light and/or magnification. The Heart's Content 920-494-9434 | www.theheartscontent.com A $35 Membership to Celebration of CELEBRATION OF Needlework brings you many great benefits It The Needle’s Work Antiques includes a 5% discount on all classes that you NEEDLEWORK SHOPPING 309-263-7766 | www.needleworkantiques.com register for in advance of the deadline date, free CENTER HOURS admission to both wonderful shopping centers Friday and Saturday: 9 am to 5:30 pm during any of the hours they are open and a 2008 Tristan Books Designs Sunday: 9 am to 2 pm 910-767-8414 | www.tristanbrooks.com souvenir pin. In addition, you will be given ————————————————— priority registration. Annual membership is valid Admission: $9.00 per day or Yankee Cross Stitch for one calendar year (Jan 1—Dec. 31.) Look for 603-964-9434 | www.yankeecrossstitch.com the appropriate box on the registration form and $24.00 for a 3 day pass include this fee in your total. If you’ve attended For your safety, no strollers will be Celebration in the past you will recognize this as allowed in the Shopping Center. a great value. lasses Kit includes: All charts, diagrams, instructions, Thursday Morning linen, threads, ribbon, finishing materials, beads, Wednesday Afternoon spangles, potpourri, base pieces and jewelry findings. The filling for the afterthoughts gift is not included. 100 $125.00 92 Bring light or magnification if needed. $150.00 1800's Workbox 94 Accessories - Ditty $158.00 Bag Sakura Marcia Brown Smith, Ann Pettit, Brightneedle Binding Stitch 9:00 am–11:45 am Exclusive Teaching Intermediate, Maximum 30 students Piece 1:00 pm–4:45 pm Sakura means 'cherry blossom' in Japanese and Beginner/Intermediate Stitching for Christmas this collection has a goodly number of pink and Maximum 24 students Barbara Jackson, Tristan Brooks yellow blooms to stitch. Her inspiration was a Exclusive Teaching Piece 19th century poem by A. E. Housman, part of A sailor's ditty bag complete with the captain's 1:00 pm–5:45 pm which you will stitch over two on 32ct antique ports of call in linen and silk is the perfect addi- All, Maximum 24 students linen for the sweet bag. The unusual and distinc- tion to the 1800's House Workbox and a suitable tive parasol-shaped needlebook, as well as the housing for stitching tools while out on the sea Surprising your friends with stitched Christmas pincushion are worked over one. Come to learn a whaling. The ditty bag is stitched in shades of remembrances will become even more enjoyable number of specialty stitches - plait, scroll, colo- ocean blue and green with a crest in deep red and when you keep all your needlework necessities in nial knot, single tied cross variation and a needle- gold metallic featuring the ship's name and date a stitching basket inspired by the most wonderful woven loop. of sail. Whale tails grace the hallmark as well as of seasons. The Nantucket basket is lined in a a beautiful red lobster, ports of call and record of soft red and green sprigged calico accented with Kit includes: Linen, floss, lining fabric, interfac- the whale oil haul. Gracing the upper edge of the red piping. The insertion of the lining is all done ing, batting, mount board, piping cord, doctor's ditty bag is a stitched linen ribbon with ocean by hand, no sewing machine required! Nestled flannel, photo, complete instructions. wave's pattern and an eyelet and cord closure. A inside is a needle pillow worked on 36 count sailor's tape loop completes the bag. In addition Lakeside linen. Your favorite scissors can be Photo adorned with a fob announcing "Christmas is 101 a charming snail fitted into its own unique shell not Available $185.00 housing is an ideal cushion for pins and needles coming" and safely housed in a beautiful scissor while under way. All created to complete the sheath sprinkled with sampler motifs in the rich at 1800's House Workbox and remind the captain colors of Pearsall's silks. A rosewood thread Time of Printing of his port of Nantucket. holder, in a traditional Christmas tree shape, will Kit includes: 32ct Belfast linen, Gloriana keep your threads in good order. The holes have My Stitching Accessories silks, Anchor floss, whale thread keep, been polished to a satin finish so those precious silks will slide effortlessly in and out. The fin- (companion to My Finishing chart, instructions, needle and photo. ished basket with all its accessories can become a Accessories) festive holiday decoration and a symbol of your Jackie du Plessis, It's Fine-ally Finished favorite pastime! Please bring light and or Unpublished, Exclusive Teaching Piece magnification if needed. 9:00 am–12:45 pm 93 Intermediate, Maximum 24 students $215.00 Kit includes: Nantucket basket, rosewood thread holder, 36 count Lakeside linen, Pearsall's silks, My Stitching Accessories interior has a central calico lining, piping supplies, instructions with silk drawstring caddy that holds and stores the 3" color photos, needles. bird's-eye maple layout tool and thread stick. A removable 30ct Dower stitched and tufted pin- MEET N GREET cushion attaches neatly to one side, a needle page and scissor storage section on the opposite side.