Sharing Summer Activities 2022 

Hello needle art friends! The Needle Artisans had an eventful summer. Here is an overview.

August brought a highlight of the summer with a field trip to Esther's Place and Lamb Farm in Big Rock, IL. A group of 6 stitchers took a felting class producing adorable Hedgehog figures pictured below, then held a picnic lunch in a park, followed by a tour of the lamb farm. A beautiful day was had by all. Diana S. reported that repeatedly stabbing the felt on this project earned her 5,000 steps on her Fit Bit...lol.

The June and July general meetings were spent in fellowship and stitching. Show and Tell netted these beautiful pieces.

Becky M. showed her scissor fob of a tree pattern finished with lovely tassels. It is stitched one over one, one thread over one strand of fabric. Becky quips she probably won't do that again; one and done!

Jane C. participated in an EGA summer stitch along producing this layered project. "Coi Pond" is worked on three layers of netting in seperate hoops each carrying a different aspect of the stitchery. The hoops are stacked and sewn together resulting in a dimensional look.

Jane and Renee R shared their completed Dorset Buttons. The class was taught by member Marjorie H.

 Jane's button 

 Renee's button

Diana S. displayed a cat stitchery cleverly finished in a hoop displayed in a shadow box.

Marjorie H. finished a needlepoint UFO from her stash creating heart samplers on a band. The hearts were embellished with metalic threads and beads. She attached the band to a tote bag she purchased to make this unique carry all.

This is our table at the Creative Arts Summit at the Merrillville Central Library branch in May 2022. What a nice afternoon spent with other creatives and makers.