Pat Carson's Teaching Schedule for 2000

Pat will be teaching classes at the Heart Of Cross Stitch Festivals in the following locations:

Toledo, OH August 9-13 SeaGate Convention Centre 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, OH

Sacramento, CA August 23-27 Sacramento Convention Center 1303 J. Street, Sacramento, CA

Des Moines, IA September 6-10 Polk County Centerplex 5th & Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA

Pat will also be teaching classes at the Heartland Needlework Festival in:

Eureka Springs, AR November 2-4 Inn of the Ozarks Entertainment Complex

For Reservations, call: 1-800-552-3785 Or visit www.eureka-usa.com/bestinn Rooms are $69.00 (plus tax, etc.)

Pat's Heart Of Cross Stitch Festival classes are as follows:

#1411--Hardanger Lesson For Beginners (Wed. 1-6:45pm -- $73.00) EXCLUSIVE!

Do you want to learn Hardanger, but have been afraid to? Pat's approach to Hardanger using color will make learning the basics a breeze. This lovely hanging contains all of the basics of Hardanger with a few "extras", brass hardware included.

A Cross Stitch, Pulled Thread, Hardanger & Finishing Technique Sampler--this is a Level 4 project, which includes Klosters, Dove's Eyes, Picots, Satin Stitch, Buttonhole, Eyelets, Four-sided Stitch, Cable Stitch, Cutting & Weaving, Spokes, Twisted Bars, Hemstitch, and Tiny Tent Stitch. Project and all stitches will be worked on 20ct. Cream linen, using DMC floss and DMC Perle Coton.

#1421-Pat's Pulled Thread Sampler (Thurs. 1-6:45pm -- $73.00) EXCLUSIVE!

Learn to create & design your own sampler. Pat will reach 13 different techniques, which students will use to create their own unique sampler. Each student will then choose 3 more stitches from a Danish embroidery book (included) to finish their piece for a total of 16 squares.

A Pulled Thread & Finishing Technique Sampler--this is a Level 6 project, which includes Step Stitch Filling, Eyelet on Trellis, Single Faggot & Backstitch, Single Faggot Rows, Open Trellis Filling, Chequer Filling, Squaring with Double Back, Diagonal Four-sided Trellis, Pins & Honeycomb Darning, Pulled Satin with Greek Cross, Cobblestone Stitch, Pulled Satin Stitch Variation, Knot Stitch, Squared Edging with Points. Practice stitches will be worked on 20ct. Cream linen and project will be worked on 28ct. Cream linen, using DMC Perle Coton.

#1431 & #1441--LECTURE-International Museum of Folk Art Sampler Collection
(#1431 on Fri. 8-9:45am -- $20.00) EXCLUSIVE!
(#1441 on Sat. 8-9:45am -- $20.00) EXCLUSIVE!

A study of samplers from around the world, this lecture is for ALL levels! View over 120 samplers from around the world with detailed descriptions personally given by Pat. She studied these samplers at the International Museum of Folk Art in Sante Fe, NM. Each student will receive a sampler design from this collection that Pat has charted as a special remembrance of this presentation.

#1451-Precious Momentsã Limited Edition Doll (Sun. 8-11:45am -- $150.00)

Sam Butcher has designed this beautiful doll, with matching emerald earrings & ring, and a special cross stitch cape for Pat Carson. The front, back & sleeves of the capes are adorned with Swarovski crystals, beads and a floral design. The doll comes complete with a large canvas tote! A must for all Precious Momentsã collectors. Limited to 1,000 dolls!

A Cross Stitch Doll Cape--this is a Level 3 project, which includes Cross Stitch, Backstitch, and Embellishments using Metallics, Swarovski Crystals, and Beads. Practice stitches will be worked on 20ct. Cream linen and project will be worked on 28ct. Ivory Jobelan, using DMC floss, Metallics, Crystals and Beads.

Pat's Heartland Needlework Festival classes are as follows:

My Garden of Hearts Sampler

Types of Needlework include Cross Stitch, Decorative Surface Stitches, Pulled Thread and Beads.

This sampler was inspired by Pat's visit to the U.K. and the lovely gardens at Hampton Court. It contains over 15 stitches including Griffin, Festoon, Trellis with Tassel Stitch, Slingknot Stitch, Coral Stitch on Diagonal, Stem Stitch and more. You will practice on 20ct. Linen and create the sampler on 28ct. Lambswool Linen (9" x 9") when you return home. You will use DMC Flower Thread, Perle Coton, Floss and Beads. This sampler is "sown" with love and care. Come join Pat for a day of fun, learning how to make your garden grow!

Hardanger Bellpull…A Lesson For Beginners

Types of Needlework include Hardanger with Pulled Thread and Finishing Techniques

This lesson is for the stitcher who has been afraid of Hardanger, but really wants to learn. Pat's approach to Hardanger using color will make learning the basics a breeze. This lovely bellpull contains all the basics of Hardanger with a few "extras", brass hardware included. Materials include 20ct. Cream Linen, DMC Perle Coton and Floss.

Three Virtues Keepsake Sampler

Types of Needlework include Cross Stitch, Decorative Surface Stitches, Pulled Thread and Beads.

An antique sampler dating from the early 1800's inspired this miniature commemorative sampler. It contains 13 delightful stitches that Pat will make learning easy and fun when practiced on 20ct. Linen. The 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" piece will be created on 28ct. Lambswool Linen using DMC Floss, Flower Thread, Linen Thread and Beads. Some stitches used are Diagonal Four-sided Stitch, Fan Stitch Variation, Displaced Stitch and Danish Lazy Daisy Flowers. The Three Virtues (Faith, Hope and Charity) Keepsake Sampler will be a lovely addition to any stitcher's collection.