Jessicas – the stitch some of us love, and some us of love to hate! This twisty stitch is attributed to Jean Hilton, and can be any size and shape. Need a circle? Jessica! Need a triangle? Again, Jessica! Need a square or rectangle or parallelogram? Jessica!  Mostly Jessicas examines the structure of this stitch so you can stitch with ease and confidence, no matter what size, shape or thread. This project has round, square, triangle, rhombus, parallelogram, star and diamond Jessicas, with layered Jessicas and partially layered Jessicas. Smyrnas, Rhodes, waffles and eyelets complete the design.

What will you learn?

• Learn how to start and stop threads using pin stitches and loop starts, useful for every stitching project
• Emphasis is on developing a natural stitching rhythm, so you can stitch with more ease and enjoyment
• Lots of interaction with Debbie and other students in the class – we learn from each other!

Choose from one of four colorways:

• Bold – orange, turquoise and purple threads on aquamarine canvas
• Grayscale – shades of gray with red accents on pewter canvas
• Monochromatic – shades of beige to brown on eggshell canvas
• Pastel – pale shades of blue, pink, yellow and lavender on antique blue canvas

Mostly Jessicas is a companion to Mostly Amadeus, Mostly Crescents, Fandango and

Mostly Walnetos. The project is 4 ¼” x 12”, 76 x 216 stitches on 18 ct. mono canvas.

Kit contents:

• 18 ct. mono deluxe canvas with taped edges, cut size 10″ x 18″
• DMC #8 or Presencia #8 pearl cotton
• DMC cotton flosses
• Kreinik #8 Braids
• Size 22 tapestry needles

Students will need 1 pair of 10″ and 1 pair of 18″ stretcher bars, tacks or staples, usual stitching supplies, laying tool.

Recommended for stitchers very comfortable with counting and reading charts; if you’re new to counted canvas don’t worry – we’ll help every step of the way!

This class is offered as a catch-up class in conjunction with Mostly Herringbone. Mostly Jessicas stitchers may join the Mostly Herringbone Zoom sessions, and ask any questions at the end of the Mostly Herringbone sessions.

Important class dates for Mostly Jessicas:

• Registration open now through November 13, 2023
• Anticipated class start date is the week of January 2, 2023, depending on timely shipment of supplies from the various manufacturers
• Class is scheduled to conclude after 6 sessions, approximately the week of February 6, 2024
• Kits will be sent hopefully mid-December, depending on when we receive the supplies

Options for Mostly Jessicas:

• Full kit – includes canvas, all threads, needles, instruction book; access to videos and Zoom sessions, class participation; all class fees and postage – $190 (anticipated shipping mid-December)
• Chart with canvas – includes canvas, instruction book; access to videos and Zoom sessions, class participation; all class fees and postage – $121 (should ship immediately)
• Chart only – includes instruction book; access to videos and Zoom sessions, class participation; all class fees and postage – $104 (ships immediately)
• Audit – for those who have previously taken Mostly Amadeus in another venue, nothing will be sent; includes access to videos and Zoom sessions, class participation – $60

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.

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