Indie Pop puts the stitcher in the driver’s seat – you make the decisions about which motifs you want to stitch, which colors and threads you want to use, even how many strands! Now don’t worry: this is a carefully guided project so you can make fully informed decisions as you stitch.

The center motif, a large irregular Chilly Hollow stitch, and the composite ribbon dividing lines are the same for each project. There are four large areas, each with a border stitch, a motif stitch and a background stitch. The stitcher will have eight components to select from for their four large areas. No two projects will be alike. Choose the stitches you like the best, or stretch yourself with something new. The instruction book is extensive with thorough diagrams and written instructions, augmented with video stitch demonstrations and weekly Zoom sessions for face to face time with Debbie.

The instructions include lots of general guidelines for making stitching decisions, how to decide which texture to use where, number of strands for good coverage, etc. We have the project available in four color ways – Coral/Lilac, Neutral/Mauve, Tropical or Autumn. The kit includes Caron Collection Watercolours, DMC flosses and #8 pearl cottons, Rainbow Gallery Silk Lame’ Braid, Neon Rays and Neon Rays+, Kreinik #8 braids, and canvas with taped edges.

The design size is 8″ x 8″ on 18 ct. canvas; canvas cut size is 14″ x 14″. Coral/Lilac and Neutral/Mauve is on eggshell canvas, Tropical is on white canvas and Autumn is on sandstone canvas.

If you really want to fly solo, we have an instructions only option, or instructions with canvas (eggshell, sandstone or white). If you’ve taken the class before, either face to face or virtual, you can choose the audit option. Auditors are full class members with access to the weekly lessons, Zoom session, and video stitch demonstrations, but will not receive any materials because you should already have your supplies including instructions.

Indie Pop important dates:

Registration is open now through November 24, the day before Thanksgiving. This is an abbreviated registration period so decide quickly! We hope to conclude registration before Thanksgiving, so we can get the supply orders. It is taking 6-8 weeks for supplies to arrive, and we don’t want to be delayed by holiday mail, vacation times for the suppliers, etc.

Hopefully class kits will be shipped shortly after the new year.

Week of January 12 – tentative class start date, dependent on receiving supplies

Week of February 14 – class ends (again, depending on class start date). Classroom will remain open indefinitely for questions and access to class materials.

We’ll have weekly Zoom sessions, 5 in all. Zoom sessions will be recorded and added to the showcase of video stitch demonstrations. The showcase is private and only available to the class members; no one else will have access to these recordings.

Pricing info (prices include postage, teaching fees, SNS fee):

Full Kit – Choice of Coral/Lilac, Autumn, Neutral/Mauve, or Tropical; includes instruction book, canvas with taped edges, all threads, needles – $215

Instructions only – complete instruction book but no additional supplies – $69

Instructions plus canvas – complete instruction book and canvas; choice of eggshell, sandstone, or white – $86

Audit – no materials will be sent but this option includes access to all videos, Zoom sessions, and weekly lessons posted in the groups.io classroom – $50

International shipments will be charged an additional postage fee to cover international postage. (Note: we are currently unable to send shipments to Australia and New Zealand due to shipping restrictions; we are monitoring this and will send shipments as soon as possible when the restrictions are lifted. You may go ahead and register but be aware that there will be a delay in sending the materials.)

Please add only the class to your cart at this time. If you want to order additional charts/kits/products from DebBee’s Designs, please place a separate order so we can ship those things immediately. Class materials will not be sent for 6-8 weeks, depending on when supplies are received.

If you have additional questions about this class, email debbie@debbeesdesigns.com. If you have questions about Shining Needle Society, email kategaunt@aol.com or kategaunt@me.com