STitching Tips and Techniques with Gretchen
Thursday  February 18 or Saturday March 27 - 10:30a.m. till noon $15 -  We'll discuss beginning and ending threads, types of frames, beginning a painted canvas, tips on using various tools, road test some tools, book reviews and more!  Bring your questions, too

Thread Tips with Gretchen (It’s the name of the store, after all!)
Saturday February 27 or Thursday March 4- 10:30 a.m. till noon - $15 - We'll provide doodle canvases and a basket of our different types of threads for you to try out.  Tips on thread types, storage, project organization, sizes, good things, bad things and how to tame a few!  Also previews of new threads to come.

Forest of Trees Classes

This series is perfect for those of you who have said that you would like to learn a few new stitches - the first tree has two decorative stitches and uses the couching technique and the second tree has three different stitches. We will continue to build from there with 2 or three more trees this year - May, July and maybe early September.  The plan is to schedule classes so that you can get the trees stitched - and finished - to create a forest on your mantel or tabletop.  Each tree will use a variety of different threads (and the first two have no thread that has to be split!). These are great for beginners and more experienced stitchers alike and are good lessons in how to handle compensation around irregular areas.  Photos will be posted to the website, but the in progress models and photos of trees to come are in the shop now.

If you missed a class and are interested in a kit or an encore class session, let us know.  Kits are available, and if 2 or more people desire a class, we can do it!

Tree One - Fuchsia and Silver Ribbons
Includes canvas mounted on stretcher bars, stitch guide, and threads.  Very Velvet, Merino wool, Snow and fine Kreinik braid are used to create a special ribbon tree.

Tree Two - Ribbon Tree
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13 or Thursday, March 25 - $68Includes canvas mounted on stretcher bars, stitch guide and threads.  Panache, Snow, and Crescent Colours perle 5 make this a shiny addition to the forest.

Tree Three - woven ribbons
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Thursday May 6 or Saturday May 15 - $80
Includes canvas mounted on stretcher bars, stitch guide and threads.  Two sizes and four shades of silver and gold Kreinik braid weave a beautiful ribbon design with a soft touch of white silk.  This is an elegant addition to the collection. Model is in the shop.

Tree five
A brand new design from Shear Creations for September  - provided we are all still in the mood for more trees! 

As usual, a 50% deposit is required at signup - and yes, you may choose different colors of the thread used for class!  We would appreciate knowing your choice at the time you sign up so that it is ready for class.

Canvas Enhancement – Have a old canvas that needs new ideas?  Make an appointment for a personal consultation - $15 for the first hour and $10 per hour thereafter.

Beginner classes: Please call about group or private lessons – several options available

Class prices include all materials except stretcher bars and usual stitching supplies unless noted. To assure your spot and to assist us in planning, a 50% deposit is required at sign up. Class maximum is eight students. All purchases on class day are discounted 10%. Refund policy: Deposits will be refunded up to two weeks prior to class or in the event of student's illness or serious family illness or if there is a waiting list.

Students should bring scissors and other usual stitching supplies. Check class listing for other supplies needed. To assure your spot and to assist us in planning, a 50% deposit is required upon sign up.
Unless noted otherwise, there is an eight student maximum.

All purchases on class day are discounted 10%.

Don’t forget about these perks at Threads, LLC …………

Threads, LLC Customer Loyalty Program – register your birthday with us (day and month only!) and enjoy one day of shopping during that month with 25% off all regularly priced in stock merchandise.

Cannot be combined with other discounts.

Everyday courtesy discount for ANG and EGA members of 10% on all regularly priced in stock merchandise. Please bring proof of active membership (at least the first time!).

Cannot be combined with other discounts.

Schedule a one hour private lesson any day between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for $10 and receive a 10% discount on your purchases. You can schedule a beginner’s lesson, just time to learn a few new stitches or try new threads, or a more involved session with stitch suggestions for a canvas.

Please call us at least two days in advance to insure you receive our undivided attention.

REFUND POLICY: Deposits will be refunded up to two weeks prior to class or in the event of student’s illness or serious family illness or if there is a waiting list.