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Finishing Classes with Sue Parsons
Sue Parsons is coming to us from Oregon, where she owns West Coast Finishing. She is a full service finisher with over 30 years of experience, and will be offering 3 different classes throughout the weekend of November 13th-15th-Beginner Round Ornament, Soft Shape, & Box-Shaped Class.
Friday, 11/13 and Saturday 11/14 morning will be Round Ornament Beginner classes. Soft Shape Class will be Saturday afternoon. No designs with scalloped edges, sharp points (ie: stars, candy canes), or indents. *Soft Shape class requires prior Beginner Round Class experience.
Sunday's class will be an Box-Shaped class (squares & rectangles). Should be proficient in sewing, and have taken a prior beginner class before taking this Box Shaped Class. Please see notes below regarding how to prepare for your class!
Click to register for Round Ornament Finishing Classes: https://posneedlepoint.com/products/round-ornament-beginner-finishing-class-with-sue-parsons?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web
Click to register for Soft Shapes Finishing Class: https://posneedlepoint.com/products/soft-shapes-finishing-class-with-sue-parsons-11-14-2026?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web
Click to register for Box Shaped Finishing Class: https://posneedlepoint.com/products/box-shaped-intermediate-finishing-class-with-sue-parsons
*Please bring:
-For all classes-your ornament, blocked and off stretcher bars
-For all classes-your own fabric (plan to measure 1 extra sq inch of fabric larger than the size of your entire canvas-example, if your canvas is a 7" square, please bring an 8" square of fabric)
-Box Shaped Class only-One long piece of fabric for the gusset measuring 28" long and 5" wide
- Susan Miller
Southern Stitching Weekend "It's all About Needlepoint"
You're Invited! A weekend of Needlepoint, Wine & Shopping. Join us this September for a weekend you won't forget! We are rolling out the Southern Hospitality for our retreat.
September 18-20,2026 Marriott Hotel, Southpark, Charlotte, NC.
We are kicking the weekend off Friday evening at Po's Point from 5PM- 7PM with Champagne, Wine, heavy Hors D'oeuvres and exclusive shopping discounts. Then 2 full days of stitching, laughing and connecting with fellow stitchers. Whether an experienced stitcher or just getting started, everyone is welcome. Bring a friend or come solo-you'll leave with new friends and inspiration.
$450.00 per person
Includes:
Welcome party with bubbly and bites
2 full days of stitching with continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks each day.
Fabulous swag bag
Door Prizes each day.
Pop-up vendors and shopping: Anne Fisher, Penny and Penny, The Collection Designs, Palmetto Design Studio, & Rachel Donley.
All the Southern Hospitality you can handle!
Embellishment Class with Elaine Aidonidis: $30.00
2 hours-4 sessions: Saturday, 9:15-11:15 1:00-3:00 Sunday, 9:15-11:15 1:00-3:00 Bring your own canvas and work with Elaine on a needlepoint embellishment adventure. She will work with you using your own various threads, embellishments and techniques to bring your canvas to life. Elaine has taught this class at various retreats and it is always sold out.
*Please Note: All registrations are non-refundable after July 10. No cancellations or refunds will be accepted after this date.
Bring your own canvas and work with Elaine on an a neeldpoint adventure
Reserve your spot:
Hotel Rooms are reserved for this event at the Marriott Southpark, 704-364-8220, for $169 plus taxes and fees. Ask for the Po's Point rate.
- Susan Miller
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2026 Beginner Classes
We are excited to have beginner classes in 2026. The class includes the canvas, threads, needle, instruction and a small pair of scissors. The cost of the class is $100 and is non-refundable. More classes will be added monthly. We look forward to having you learn a new hobby in 2026!
- Susan Miller
6 Holiday Ornaments Club
Club consists of 6 Kristine Kingston ornaments for the Holidays. Valentines, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah. Choose either Christmas or Hanukkah. Each club kit will contain a canvas for that holiday, threads, beads and Stitch Guide. You will also receive Beading Thread, Beading Needles, Stretcher Bars and Tacks with your first holiday kit.
St. Patricks day canvas and stitch guide will be a gift with your last ornament for doing the club.
Kristine Kingston's stitch guides are explained with diagrams and step by step instruction. They are very easy to follow and a great club to expand your decorative stitch knowledge.
Club price is $123.00 a month.
- Susan Miller
