Happy Winter! I am ready for Spring!
I hope this winter has been good to you so far and the snow (or whatever you are lucky enough to get) is allowing for lots of stitching time. I was able to get a way for a quick girl's trip at the beginning of the month and it was so much fun! I even fit in a bit of stitching poolside..........
and now it's finished! 
This little cutie is available on our website and will be making its debut as a class piece a little bit later in 2022 so keep a look out if you are a pink Christmas tree fan.
TRUNK SHOWS:
We have lots of great trunk shows lined up for the next couple of months.
January:
2 Sisters Needlepoint https://www.2sistersneedlepoint.com/
And Accoutrements Needle Minders and Accessories
fobfriends.blogspot.com
February:
Featuring 3 artists from The Collection
Giddy Paperie
Sara Fitz
Patty Paints
http://thecollectiondesigns.com/index.html
March:
Once in A Blue Moon by Sandra Gilmore
https://www.fleurdeparis.com/product-category/canvas_designs/sandra-gilmore/
Treenway Silks - ribbons and threads
You can see the complete 2022 list on our website. https://www.stitchersgardenil.com/
CLASSES:
3 Day Canvas Embellishment with Linda Corirossi
June 24-26, 2022
10am-4pm each day
Linda is back for another three days of personalized canvas embellishment. You pick the canvas; She writes the stitch guide; We help you with threads! Whether you are a beginner or and advanced stitcher you will learn lots of stitches, tips and tricks. Just a few stitches from the last class included: Cut as you go turkey work, Flair tortured beading, Diagonal T-stitch, ribbon work and much more!
Canvases choices are due to store no later than March 14, 2022
Cost: $275 (includes lunch each day, instruction, and 5-page stitch guide)
Please call the shop to register and discuss your canvas selection. 630-946-6216
Chicago Architecture Sampler
August 5-6, 2022
More information will be available in the next couple of weeks. Contact the store for more information or to be put on the notification list. 630-946-6216 or email debk2728@stithcersgardenil.com And in the meantime, you can follow my stitching progress on Instagram and Facebook. Look us up at https://www.facebook.com/stitchersgardenil/ on Facebook or @stitchersgardenil on Instagram
We also have lots of new arrivals at the shop as well. Make sure you check out our website. If you find a new "must have" you can place your order directly from your computer and leave us a note for threads or curbside pick-up. Here's just a sampling of my favorites:
https://www.stitchersgardenil.com/shop/New-Arrivals.htm
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. I can hardly believe we are celebrating our fifth year of business. I feel blessed to get to share my passion with all of you every day.
Until next time, Deb