Needle Arts Corner
By Madonna A. Terlizzi
Needle Arts Corner
Welcome to the Needle Arts Corner
Thanks for dropping by. You are probably checking in to see what is up here. Well, it is the middle of the Summer and this is what I have been up to.
This past Spring, I have had the opportunity to attend the Sewing and Quilting Convention in Hartford. There, I took many classes that featured the Multi Media and handwork that I so enjoy. It really was a great time. They will be coming this way again next August. I will definitely be attending!
I also went up to Purity Spring Resort in New Hampshire in May. If you have not been there, you are missing a really pristine spot. I was joined by many very talented quilters. I worked on a few outstanding projects that I was carrying around in a huge bag. I had packed this bag back in February for a retreat that was canceled due to a bad storm. I made a small dent in the projects, with a few more ready to be sewn. That is okay. They are still there waiting for me.
June brought a nice trip to Cape Cod, where I got to pick up seashells and spend time with my granddaughter and other family members. It was a wonderful time. The National Seashore is a place of beauty. Check it out if you get a chance. I hope to pop back down to the Cape this Summer to hit a couple of quilt shops and a yarn place that I have been wanting to see.
With a few days off this July I have had time to actually get some sewing time in. I have made some pillowcases, a dress and a couple of really pretty quilts so far. I plan on working on some baby quilts too. There seems to be a baby boom going on right now!!! No rest for the weary.
Recently, I did have an opportunity to do some stitching with one of my very good friends and a stitch night with another. I am the luckiest woman around, that is for sure. I look forward to the classes starting up and everyone back working on their projects. As I say every June/July, get your Christmas projects going NOW!!
A question that I am often asked by people that I have known for many years is: Are you still teaching sewing and quilting classes? The answer is yes. I am now in my 27th year of classes and hope to conduct them for many more. I have had some new students recently and they are just loving the whole process. Hats off to them for finally learning something new and exciting.
I have also been at the Uxbridge Free Public Library for the last couple of years. I have the greatest gals learning to hand embroider coming on a monthly basis. Such enthusiasm!!! They have also learned the basics and have really taken off.
I am looking forward to a couple of fun retreats this Fall. It is nice to have a big block of time to get some stitching done with really great friends. I believe that there is a New England Shop Hop going on too. Now that is a fun adventure.
Class Information
There is still time to make this your hobby and join in on the fun. Weekly classes are currently limited. Please contact me directly for more information.
Stay well - M.
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