Classes


Blackwork Accessories Cyber-Class: Janet Perry of Napa Needlepoint also taught the second Counted Wishes Cyberclass Aug. 1-7, 2010. Participants learned the simple and historic needlework of Blackwork by making three different accessories, each showcasing a different aspect of Blackwork. The round luggage tag showed different basic Blackwork patterns. The photo album featured different Blackwork borders. The checkbook cover taught shading in Blackwork.

Birthday Plaid Wallet Insert Cyber-Class: Janet Perry of Napa Needlepoint taught the first Counted Wishes Cyberclass Feb. 1-5, 2010. Here Janet describes this beautiful Birthday Plaid Wallet Insert: "Learn how to make a unique cross stitch or needlepoint plaid based on any name or number. Most typically used as "personal plaids," in this class you will learn how to convert names to numbers, how to pick and organize colors for the plaid, and how to stitch the plaid. Starting from marking the canvas and ending with finishing the wallet, at the end of this three-lesson class, you will have a complete and unique item for yourself or for a gift."

In addition to the class materials, all participants received a copy of Janet's popular Birthday Plaid mini-sock project pack.

About Janet Perry

Janet Perry of Napa Needlepoint has spent decades discovering better ways to stitch needlepoint. She has explored the worlds of threads to discover what works for needlepoint and what doesn't. She's tried every technique in the book and has developed easier ways to do them. She brings fresh approach to needlepoint which will make both new and experienced stitchers jump for joy and grab a needle and canvas. Now she is bringing that fresh approach to books, with volumes on Overdyed Threads (January 2009) and creating your own stitch guide (Summer 2009). Her current books, Needlepoint Trade Secrets and Bargello Revisited, are now available from your local shop or to order on Amazon.com!