THE MERMAID’S TREASURE
Available after September 2023 The mermaid, satisfied that her treasure is safely hidden beneath a coral reef, swims away to collect more. Teaching objectives: Express
THE MERMAID’S TALE
The flash of a mermaid’s tail is all we see through the water’s depths. Where is she going? What was she doing? Only the mermaid
RHAPSODY
Available after September 2023 An art print, divided into blocks and each block developing a different texture, served as the inspiration for Rhapsody. Teaching objectives:
STARSTRUCK
Stars, stars and more stars sparkle against an Antique Blue canvas. Teaching objectives: Learn the best starting and stopping anchors for various stitches and types
THE FLIP SIDE
Available after September 2023 The reverse side of stitches also form interesting patterns, and this project celebrates “The Flip Side”. Teaching objectives: Discover how the
FANTASTIC
More fans, in an octagon shape, in bright colors against a black background. Teaching objectives: Learn the best starting and stopping anchors for various stitches
FANTASIA
Fans dance around a center motif in neon colors and intriguing shapes. Teaching objectives: Explore layered fan shapes Develop ease and confidence with fan stitches
A NEW LEAF
AVAILABLE AFTER SEPTEMBER 2023 The infinite variety of falling leaves is captured in this mixed media project. A New Leaf employs canvas, stitchable cork,
TRIBUTE
A tribute to the legendary Jean Hilton, this project features several “twisty” stitches attributed to the designer. Teaching objectives: Encourage stitchers to develop an ease
SONATA
A sonata is a piece, usually in several movements, expressed in needlework by Sonata. Teaching objectives: Explore analogous color schemes Stitch with several different textures
RONDO
Rondo is a musical term referring to a composition’s structure, usually a refrain recurring four times with contrasting couplets. Teaching objectives: Encourage stitchers to approach
EXPLORATIONS
Explorations analyzes several kinds of stitches—large motifs such as walnetos, jessicas and crescents, background patterns and smaller spot motifs such as celestial star eyelets. I
DOUBLE CROSSED
Let’s play with Jean Hilton stitches, color and texture! Teaching objectives: Encourage stitchers to develop a natural ease and confidence when stitching, reducing reliance on
CRISS CROSS
This project features large stitch motifs surrounded by four background and border stitches, lots to discover in 2 days! Teaching objectives: Explore stitches in new
CORNERED
Do you ever find it challenging to turn corners? This is the project for you! Cornered features several bands with instruction in turning outside and
Circle Dance
Circles, circles and more circles dance around a large center circle. Teaching objections: Learn to stitch Jessicas with ease and confidence Paint a background to
Adagio
Symmetry and complexity combine in a single project, interesting for stitchers while working the project and a source of pride when completed! Teaching objectives: Explore
Ablaze
Log cabin quilts are enduring in popularity, and make great adaptations for counted canvas projects! Teaching objectives: Experience different textures of cotton and metallic braids