Mendie Cannon was introduced to stitching in sixth grade after an art teacher demonstrated needlepoint on rug canvas for her class. She began stitching in earnest at the age of 17 with crewel pictures. After going back to school, Mendie has become involved in many styles of needleart: needlepoint, petit point, cross stitch and hooking. A member of the Embroiderer's Guild of America since 1995, Mendie completed her certification to teach Punchneedle in 2003. She saw Brazilian embroidery at a cross stitch festival and began an amazing new journey as a needle artist. Mendie has won several awards from the Texas State Fair and the Louise Gibbon Award for Outstanding Cross Stitch. Following her first award in 2005 for Brazilian embroidery, Mendie became a member and certified instructor of the Brazilian Dimensions Embroidery International Guild.

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Simply Irresistible
Brazilian embroidery is worked with Z twist rayon threads using stitches which give the finished design a multi-dimensional appearance. The leaves, jasmine, roses, snowbell and peach blossom flowers look so lifelike that you almost expect to smell their fragrance. This is a bouquet you will enjoy everyday. Stitches for this project are leaf, stem, bullion, cast-on and buttonhole.
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Class Price: $81.00
Skill Level: Beginner

Angel Wings Flower
Brazilian embroidery is worked with Z twist rayon threads using stitches which give the finished design a multi-dimensional appearance. This heart shaped bouquet can be finished in a variety of ways to provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment. It is sure to become an heirloom piece. Stitches for this project are leaf, stem, straight, lazy daisy, cast-on and pistil.
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Class Price: $81.00
Skill Level: Intermediate

Pansy Parade
Brazilian embroidery is worked with Z twist rayon threads using stitches which give the finished design a multi-dimensional appearance. Pansies aren't just for winter anymore. Give yourself a bouquet of long lasting pansies sure to brighten any day. Stitches for this project are cast-on, couching, satin stitch, drizzle, bullion, French knot, double stem or hopper, blanket and up/down cast-on.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Class Price: $89.00
Skill Level: Advanced