Stitching Around the World: Retreat 2010

April 14 - April 18, 2010 - Nordic Needle
Registration Fee: $349

The fee includes four classes (see class schedule), plus: Wednesday evening's kick-off event, three meals on Thursday, two meals and a dessert bar on Friday, three meals including a banquet on Saturday and the Sunday morning Grand Buffet Brunch. Classes and open stitching times include beverages and refreshments. Also included are special events held at Nordic Needle, the welcome Goodie Bag, entry into the Saturday Stitcher's Showcase, and the very popular and generous door prizes. Costs for hotel and class materials are NOT included. If classes are still open when Retreat begins, you may sign up for additional classes at that time.

Retreat Openings are Limited to the First 85 Registrants

We are offering registration on line or by fax and regular U.S. mail. Payment for on-line and fax registration must be made by credit card. Registrations through regular mail must be postmarked October 26, or later, on a first-come, first serve basis with payment made by check, money order or credit card. All registrations must include your telephone number and email address if available. We will send confirmation upon receipt of the completed registration form and payment. Because of the flurry at the beginning of the registration process, be sure to list your alternate choices.

Hotel - free shuttles from and to Fargo Hector Airport.

Fargo Holiday Inn, 3803 13th Ave S., Fargo, ND 58103. A block of sleeping rooms is reserved for the Retreat attendees. This block is for standard and king leisure rooms away from the pool at a rate of $94.95 per night plus tax. Call toll free 1-877-282-2700 and ask for the Nordic Needle room block to reserve your room. For this price you must have your reservation made by March 13, 2010. If you have special needs or requests, make them when you register. Ask for a room close to the mezzanine if walking long distances is a problem for you.

Airport - Hector International Airport is just a few miles from the hotel. Fargo, ND, is serviced by Northwest Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta, and Frontier.

Special Events in the Area - With additional classes this year, we have not set aside a special time to go as a group into the community as we have in previous years. We will provide a list of Fargo/Moorhead Highlights for you to pursue on your own when you have free time.

Bookmark Exchange - Last year's Bookmark Exchange was a resounding success with half of the donated bookmarks going home with one lucky lady to distribute to her local schools or adult literacy program. We would like to do that again this year. Bring a stitched bookmark to exchange and if you wish to donate a bookmark or several, these will go to school children or adult programs to promote literacy.

Christmas Ornament Exchange - back by popular demand! Bring a stitched ornament to exchange with another Retreat attendee. BOTH EXCHANGES come with rules (like everything does). These will be two separate exchanges so each bookmark or ornament must be in a separate gift bag or box with your name on the inside. We will pass these out at the scheduled time, at random. What fun it is to see what treasures are in your bags.

Project/UFO Swap Meet - For those of you who have started a project and just don't want to finish it, maybe someone else will want to take it home and finish it for themselves! Also if you have supplies you no longer need, be it fabrics, threads, gadgets, bring them in a clear plastic bag and we will put them out for people to swap. For each bagged item you bring, you will receive a token, allowing you to swap your token for someone else's bag of goodies. All unclaimed bags of goodies at the end of the Retreat will be donated to a local women's shelter. The exchanges and swaps are entirely optional and you may choose to participate in one, or all or none.

Scissors Sharpening Service - During the Retreat we will again bring in a professional scissors sharpening service so if you have dull embroidery scissors that you would like to make usable again, bring them along! For a small fee, your old scissors may cut like new again. Be aware that some scissors are beyond repair with stripped screws that cannot be replaced, but the professional will do what he can to bring a new sharp edge to your well-used embroidery scissors.

No Pets Allowed - Due to allergy issues, and out of courtesy to other retreat attendees, no pets will be allowed in any of the Retreat rooms, at meals, in classes or at open stitching.

Instructors

Jean has been our main teacher for all 8 years of the Retreat, teaching the most classes in many different needlework techniques. Nurse by day, stitcher by passion, Jean has designed all the class projects she teaches and will expertly turn YOU into a passionate needleworker. Jean Mann	Debi is the Marketing Coordinator for Nordic Needle and co-author of the bi-weekly Sales and Stash newsletter. Debi dabbles in several needlework and art techniques, but she counts Brazilian and Hardanger embroidery as two of her favorites. Debi believes you should learn something new everyday, it keeps you young! That is why she is teaching German Schwalm, Romanian Point Lace and Canvaswork! Debi Feyh	Chris is in Customer Service at Nordic Needle. Chris is always on the go whether working in her woodshop, creating beautiful articles on the sewing machine, or stitching the latest project. You'll enjoy Chris as she teaches you Japanese Temari and Blackwork embroidery. Chris Spieker	What would Nordic Needle do without Ruth? Ruth is a bundle of energy and handles wholesale accounts, representing Nordic Needle at needlework markets and over the phone with her accounts, telling them of all the new products available. One of Ruth's loves is silk ribbon embroidery and Swedish Weaving/huck embroidery. Ruth will be teaching you Swedish Weaving in a beautiful towel design. Ruth Hahn	Carol came to one of our earliest Retreats from Hopkins, Minnesota, and has since started her own Hardanger embroidery design company. This year we are pleased to have Carol teach some of our Hardanger embroidery classes, including one class with her original card design, one 2-session class with a design by Roz, and a repeat of her popular Fix-it and Tips class. Carol Pedersen
Vicki goes WAY back in the Nordic Needle history book, teaching tatting for 28 years. With retirement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Biosciences Research Lab in Fargo just last year, Vicki is able to spend more hours of tatting and many of her other hobbies as well as enjoying her grandchildren. Vicki Peterson	All the way from California, Sharon has attended several of our past Retreats. For several years before that, she has been a designer and publisher of her own Brazilian embroidery and Stumpwork patterns. Sharon's original design for the class features both techniques in a 2-session class. Sharon Shetley	Terri is the proud mother of 3 teen age daughters and has been married to Randy for 22 years. She is a native of Indiana has lived in Woodbury, Minnesota for 14 years. Terri has been to all seven Nordic Needle retreats as an attendee and is looking forward to going over to the dark side and teaching this year. While she's never met a technique she didn't like, her favorites include Ukrainian, Hardanger, Canvas, finishing work such as hemstitching, and constructing toys and boxes. Terri Bay	Gail is a retired public school educator and administrator and has been doing various kinds of needlework all her life. Hardanger, cross stitch, canvas work, black work, drawn and pulled thread work are all enjoyed by Gail on a regular basis. She has also tried Schwalm, crewel, silk ribbon, punch needle and hooking and is also an avid bobbin lace maker and knitter. Gail took a class in Kumihimo Braiding last November and got hooked on the technique and the beautiful braids that can be created quite easily. "I am looking forward to teaching the technique at the next Retreat. It will be fun to reverse my role at the Retreat from student to teacher." Gail has been coming from Bermuda to our Retreats for the past six years. Gail Graham

Class Schedule

Select your four classes then click "Register" to complete your retreat registration. You can select up to four classes, and please remember double session classes count for two classes. Please note: Shipping charges will be applied to your order online but if you are only registering for the retreat the shipping charges will be removed once we process your order.

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Thursday, April 15		9:15 - 12:15 No Class: Intermediate Hardanger Bellpull - Part 1 of 2 (counts as two classes) Add Class (double session): Hardanger Bellpull Instructor: Carol Pedersen A Hardanger Bellpull is stitched on pre-finished linen banding using Dinky Dyes Pearl cotton size 8 and 12. Carol Pedersen will teach this class project that was designed by Roz Watnemo and will teach the five filling stitches during the two sessions. Bring your required pre-work and embroidery scissors. This class runs both Thursday and Friday mornings and will count for two of your four class choices. Cost of Materials: $31.00 Ukrainian Drawn Thread Embroidery Bellpull FULL Ukrainian Drawn Thread Embroidery Bellpull Instructor: Terri Bay Also known as "Merezhka Poltavska", you will learn the basics of this beautiful, historical technique while creating a bellpull on 25 count Dublin linen. Students are required to bring their own sharp pointed embroidery scissors and Q-Snap frames (two 8" and two 11"). Class kit includes the linen, pearl cotton, needle and the book, Ukrainian Drawn Thread Embroidery by Yvette Stanton. Cost of Materials: $39.00 Swedish Weaving/Huck Embroidery Towel Add Class: Swedish Weaving/Huck Embroidery Towel Instructor: Ruth Hahn It's quick and easy and this design is so soft and charming! Learn the basics of this technique while creating a useful hand towel. The stitching does not show through on the back because all the stitches are on the surface, sliding through the "floats" to create a beautiful design. The book includes many more designs for your future projects, enabling you to create additional beautiful towels, runners, or trim on countless other projects. Bring scissors. Cost of Materials: $27.00					2:00 - 5:00 No Class: Intermediate Tatting CANCELLED Intermediate Tatting Instructor: Vicki Peterson Decorating your Christmas tree or hanging in your window year around, this classy tatted snowflake will be taught in this class, using a Aero tatting shuttle (included in kit). Techniques for joining, tying off, finishing ends, and splicing will be taught. Knowledge of making double stitches and basic rings is required. Bring a scissors and a corsage pin. Cost of Materials: $20.00 Romanian Point Lace Embroidery - Butterfly Bookmark FULL Romanian Point Lace Embroidery - Butterfly Bookmark Instructor: Debi Feyh Romanian Point Lace has its origins in Romania around the 14th century. The braid is crocheted and the lace filling is made using various needle weaving techniques. This class will create a delightful bookmark using pre-crocheted braid and rings. You will create the design outline and make the flowers and butterfly come alive with needle weaving. Instruction will be provided on how to crochet your own braid for future projects. Cost of Materials: $29.00 Advanced Hardanger Embroidery - White Oval Doily - Part 1 of 2 (counts as two classes) Add Class: Advanced Hardanger Embroidery - White Oval Doily Instructor: Jean Mann Pre-work is required for this project to complete the satin stitch blocks, solid motifs, eyelets, cable stitch, Smyrna stitch, box stitch and buttonhole. Stitches taught in class include the lacy buttonhole edge with adjoining wrap, hedgerose with nutmeg filler, adjoining wrap with lacy wrap, Greek cross with spokes and a little stitch we are calling Columbine! This stunning design by Jean is worked on 25 count Dublin linen with a finished size of 11" x 16". Bring your pre-work and fine embroidery scissors to class that runs both Thursday and Friday afternoons and counts as two of your four class choices. Cost of Materials: $29.00
Friday, April 16		9:15 - 12:15 No Class: Intermediate Hardanger Bellpull - Part 2 of 2 Advanced Hardanger Embroidery in Yellow - Part 1 of 2 (counts as two classes) Add Class: Advanced Hardanger Embroidery in Yellow Instructor: Jean Mann Pre-work that includes satin stitch blocks, buttonhole, cable stitch and eyelets is required for this stunning yellow runner designed by Jean that measures 8.5" x 17" on 28 count Lugana fabric. Stitches taught in class include oval bars, adjoining wrap and wrapped bars, the dogwood stitch, lacy filet motif and a stitch we are calling spider mums or woven daisies (because that is what they look like!). Bring your pre-work and embroidery scissors to class. This class will be taught in two sessions Friday and Saturday mornings and counts as two of your four classes. Cost of Materials: $27.00 Brazilian/Stumpwork Embroidery - Part 1 of 2 (counts as two classes) Add Class (double session): Its-a-Belle Brazilian/Stumpwork Embroidery IInstructor: Sharon Shetley Sharon designed Its-a-Belle for our Nordic Needle retreat, to introduce you to Brazilian Dimensional and Stumpwork embroidery. You will learn some of the basic stitches used in Brazilian and two types of Stumpwork. You will work with five weights of EdMar rayon "Z" twisted thread, use wire to form shapes, felt to create dimension and beads; all to create this beautiful medium of needleart. Class will be in two sessions, Friday and Sunday mornings with a day in between to practice your stitches. It counts as two of your four classes. All you need to bring is a 5" hoop, your scissors and be ready for a good time. Beginners or experienced welcome. Cost of Materials: $30.00					2:00 - 5:00 No Class: Advanced Hardanger Embroidery - White Oval Doily - Part 2 of 2 Beginning German Schwalm Embroidery - Part 1 of 2 (counts as two classes) Add Class (double session): Summer Garden in German Schwalm Instructor: Debi Feyh This form of whitework dates back to the late 18th century and incorporates pulled and drawn thread, needle weaving, and surface embroidery. You will create a 3.75" wide band suitable as a candle or small basket wrap. Learn seven surface embroidery techniques and five filling stitches. Choose to stitch the pattern as shown in the photo or ivory-on-ivory. Bring embroidery scissors to class. Cost of Materials: $28.00 Reversible Blackwork Bellpull Add Class: Reversible Blackwork Bellpull Instructor: Chris Spieker The front is as beautiful as the back on this Blackwork bellpull. Stitched on 24 count cream linen banding, the finished size is 4.88" x 15.5". Learn this technique that many believe to have originated in Spain. This old Hans Hofer design uses the double running stitch technique. The motifs stitched along your journey will be acorns, oak leaves and crosses. Cost of Materials: $40.00
Saturday, April 17		9:15 - 12:15 No Class: Advanced Hardanger Embroidery in Yellow - Part 2 of 2 Beginning Kumihimo FULL Beginning Kumihimo Instructor: Gail Graham Kumihimo is the Japanese art of braiding. It means the "gathering of threads." During the braiding process two things take place; a shape is made and a pattern forms on the surface of the shape. The sequence of moving the threads creates the shape and the initial placement of the colors will create a repeating pattern. The Kumihimo stand is included. Bring embroidery scissors to class. Cost of Materials: $33.00 Beginning Canvaswork - Fiesta! Add Class: Beginning Canvaswork - Fiesta! Instructor: Debi Feyh Fiesta! celebrates the rich heritage of Mexico. Debi designed this piece using her son's sombrero and Mexican flag as inspiration. There are seven different stitches, sequins and beads. Find out how easy it is to create the Ojo de Dios (Eye of God) that is the center of the design. Ole! Bring embroidery scissors to class. Cost of Materials: $28.00					2:00 - 5:00 No Class: Beginning German Schwalm Embroidery - Part 2 of 2 Hardanger Fix-Its and Tips Add Class: Hardanger Fix-Its and Tips Instructor: Carol Pedersen While stitching a pretty bookmark, you will learn tips and tricks to save time, to avoid errors, and to fix those inadvertent errors. Learn how to substitute materials for a project to make it uniquely yours. Be the first to receive Carol's new book on this subject, included in class materials. Bring a Hardanger project with you - one that you set aside because of an error so we can analyze it and help you fix it. Project in class will be furnished by Carol. Bring embroidery scissors to class. Cost of Materials: $25.00 Japanese Temari Ball FULL Japanese Temari Ball Instructor: Chris Spieker Described as "embroidering the surface of a ball", the ancient Japanese craft of Temari uses basic stitching and wrapping techniques to create an array of beautiful and original designs. Learn basic techniques, use of color, and equipment and materials required. Instructions are given for one design and the instruction book includes many additional patterns you can stitch after the class. Pre-wound Temari balls allow this class more time to concentrate on the actual technique. Bring embroidery scissors to class. Cost of Materials: $42.00
Sunday, April 18	8:00 - 11:00 No Class: Brazilian/Stumpwork Embroidery - Part 2 of 2 Intermediate Hardanger Embroidery Card Designing and Stitching Add Class: Intermediate Hardanger Embroidery Card Designing and Stitching Instructor: Carol Pedersen A hand-made greeting card provides a great way to use excess materials from a finished project, to practice a new stitch or motif, or to design a motif for a larger project. From a set of standard motifs, design and stitch your own Hardanger insert and construct a unique and beautiful greeting card. Select your kit color from pink, blue, yellow, green or purple. Bring your embroidery scissors. Cost of Materials: $15.00 Drawn/Pulled Thread Embroidery Add Class: Drawn/Pulled Thread Embroidery Instructor: Jean Mann Using Anchor pearl cotton sizes 8 and 12, create this lovely design by Jean, suitable for a box lid insert or framed, while learning several different pulled and drawn thread stitches. Pre-work is required to stitch the satin stitch blocks and box stitches that outline the areas where the drawn and pulled thread stitches will be inserted. Bring two sets of 11" Q-Snaps and your embroidery scissors to class. Cost of Materials: $21.00

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Select your four classes then click "Register" to complete your retreat registration. You can select up to four classes, and please remember double session classes count for two classes. Please note: Shipping charges will be applied to your order online but if you are only registering for the retreat the shipping charges will be removed once we process your order.