From the air, we can see farm land with irrigation circles, land masses defined by mountains and rivers, shadows cast by clouds, all combine in a patchwork of colors and shapes. Prairie Squares takes inspiration from this colorful mosaic and presents a project of small squares – one square leads to the next, small bites of needlepoint stitches with varied threads and textures.

What will you learn?

• “Twisty” stitches like the Kitty’s double fan doubled, layered Jessicas and other Jessica shapes, walnetos, sword Amadeus and more!
• How to use pin stitches and loop starts for secure thread anchors, including ending with pin stitches
• The mechanics of complex stitches, so you can learn to stitch with more ease and enjoyment without reliance on the instructions all the time
• Working with specialty threads like rayon ribbons, metallic braids, and more

The design size is 8″ x 8″, with a canvas cut size of 14″ x 14″ to allow plenty of room for finishing as you choose and less awkward stitching. Sage green 18 ct. mono deluxe canvas adds another dimension of color to the project, executed in shades of purple, pink and green, with touches of yellow.

In the kit you’ll receive:

• 14″ x 14″ Sage Green 18 ct. mono deluxe canvas with taped edges
• DMC cotton flosses and #8 pearl cottons
• Kreinik #8 Braid
• Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays and Silk Lame’ Braid
• ThreadworX overdyed Vineyard Silk
• Tapestry needles in sizes 22 and 18

A DebBee’s Designs class features video stitch demonstrations, available during the class and after, video conferencing and thorough stitch diagrams and instructions in a printed and bound booklet of over 172 pages. The video conferencing sessions are recorded for your reference even if you can’t “attend” in person.

You have options! 

• Complete kit with canvas, all threads, needles, instructions: $310
• Chart plus Sage Green canvas: $148
• Chart only: $125
• Audit: $60 (for those who may have taken the class before and need a little nudge to finish; nothing will be mailed because you should already have all the class materials)

Whichever option you choose includes a dedicated groups.io classroom, access to all the resources, the video conferencing sessions and email support.

Oklahoma residents will pay Oklahoma sales tax.

Important class dates:

April 15 – May 10, 2026 – registration opens

May 10, 2026 – last day of registration

July 13, 2026 – target for mailing kits; this may be delayed depending on vendors ability to fill the orders in a timely fashion

August 3, 2026 – online class, 4 weeks, one lesson per week; video conferencing sessions on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Central (recorded and added to the video stitch demonstration showcase for those who can’t attend in person, and for later reference)

September 9, 2026 – class officially ends but classroom remains open indefinitely for questions and follow-up

If you have questions about the project: debbie@debbeesdesigns.com

If you have questions about Shining Needle Society: kategaunt@aol.com