Lorri is an internationally known designer recognized for her light-hearted whimsical characters and elegant Hardanger needlework. Her designs have earned her several "Golden Needle Merit Awards." Lorri attended Paier School of Art in New Haven, Connecticut where she trained in portraits and fine art. She began her stitching career as a free lance designer in 1989 and founded her own company in 1993. She has been teaching and exhibiting since 1993. You can also find Lorri's designs in her line of greeting cards with Marion Heath Greeting Cards.
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Hardanger Needlecase & Fob
Dive right in and sharpen your skills while getting over your "Hardanger Anxiety." Cut threads without fear! Learn all techniques from Lorri herself in an easy stress-free class. This class will teach you several basic Hardanger techniques including Kloster blocks, Wrap Bars and Dove's Eyes - the foundation for all Hardanger work! You'll also learn five specialty stitches plus how to make your own twisted cording and attach beads and crystals. Materials used will include 28ct linen banding, ThreadworX overdyed floss, DMC Pearl Cotton, imported Czech crystals and glass pearls.
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Class Price: $82.00
Skill Level: Beginner
Hardanger Bookends
What a beautiful way to display your needlework with these gorgeous bookends! Stitched in an elegant color palette of soft greens, soft mauves and ecru with glistening gold accents. The center of the design spotlights Lorri's favorite Hardanger stitch - the Edelweiss stitch! These are truly unique bookends! You will need basic Hardanger knowledge for this class such as Kloster blocks, Woven Bars and cutting and removing threads. You will learn the Edelweiss stitch, Buttonhole Bars, Adjoining Wrap Bars and Spider Web Spokes as well as how to construct the bookends. The design is stitched on 28ct fabric with ThreadworX overdyed floss, Kreinik gold Blending Filament and DMC Pearl Cotton. The design is accented with imported glass pearls.
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Class Price: $108.00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Four Season Sampler Bookends
A bookend for every season and at a bargain! Proudly display your needlework with these gorgeous bookends. Each is stitched in the colors of their season with an accent of blending filament to give them that little sparkle. These are truly unique bookends! You will learn the Diagonal Queen stitch, the Rhodes Butterfly stitch, Sprat Head Heart stitch, Leaf stitch, Reverse Scotch stitch, Cup stitch, Queen stitch and Needle Weaving as well as how to construct the bookends. The designs are stitched on assorted 28ct fabrics using Dinky Dyes and ThreadworX overdyed floss, Kreinik gold Blending Filament and DMC floss. The designs are accented with imported glass pearls, Swarovski crystals and 14kt gold-plated charms.
Date: Friday, October 3, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Class Price: $165.00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Heart Needlecase & Scissorcase
Here's an elegant way to keep your needles nearby and be the envy of all your friends! This lovely needlecase with matching scissorcase features soft yellows, greens and rainbow pastels in a bright color palette. The heart opens for easy access to your needles then ties closed with a ribbon. Glistening accents of gold blending filament gives it an attractive elegance. The design is adorned with glass pearls and Czech crystals. You will learn the Diagonal Queen stitch, Buttonhole stitch, Rhodes Butterfly stitch, Queen stitch, Diagonal Cable stitch, Eyelet stitch, Needle Weaving and the Star stitch as well as how to attach pearls and crystals. The kit includes 28ct fabric, DMC floss, ThreadworX overdyed floss, Kreinik gold Blending Filament, Swarovski crystal, Czech crystals and ribbon.
Date: Friday, October 3, 2008
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Class Price: $82.00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Friendship Sampler
What a wonderful gift for a best friend! This piece was designed just for that reason with a color palette of soft periwinkles, greens and pinks accented with hints of gold. This sampler is adorned with Swarovski Crystals and imported glass pearls. You will learn Hardanger basics: buttonhole stitch, Rhodes Butterfly stitch, leaf stitch and the Eyelet stitch. You will also learn how to attach pearls and crystals. Kit includes 28ct fabric, DMC floss, ThreadworX overdyed floss, Kreinik gold Blending Filament, Swarovski Crystals and glass pearls.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Class Price: $93.00
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Elizabethan Pearl Necklace
Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful fresh water pearls intertwine with imported glass seed beads with a hint of pink champagne set the colors for this design. Your friends won't believe you created this elegant piece of jewelry. Never beaded before? Don't worry a bit! This project is easy as well as relaxing. This necklace retails in stores for $140.00. What a bargain!
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Class Price: $93.00
Skill Level: Beginner |
