Workshops 

Peng Ling the Panda
​by Toni Gerdes
September 26 and 27, 2026

2 day - in person workshop with ghost option 
Registration Deadline: passed
Peng Ling is a charming Patchwork Panda to commemorate the Chinese Panda that visit the United States. She is the fifth in a series of Patchwork animals; the first was Elliot the Patchwork Elephant followed by Gertrude the Patchwork Giraffe, Larry the Patchwork Lion, and Zelda the Patchwork Zebra. The black and white color palette makes Peng Ling exquisite with just a touch of green in the bamboo snack Peng Ling is eating. Many black threads will be used to create dimension and texture in the black and white areas. Rainbow Gallery metallics, Caron threads, & Planet Earth Threads, along with beads & fabulous 3-D claws will be used to create her captivating design. The stitches will include old favorites, as well as a few surprises. The background will be a green-on-white bamboo pattern that emphasizes the Asian design and enhances Peng Ling’s whimsical personality.
Design Size: 9” x 11” on 18 count white mono canvas
Kit Content: Line drawn on 18 count white mono canvas, threads to include metallics, overdyed, and silk threads with beads, bamboo and claws, and printed instruction.
Students to Provide: Stretcher bars or frame (13” x 15”), tacks or staples, laying tool, usual stitching supplies, light and magnification, if desired.  
Kit Cost: $205.00

There's Often a Twist with Sue Reed
February 6 and 7, 2027
​Virtual Workshop 

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How about adding a few twists to your stitching? While designing this piece I had several “what if I tried this instead?” moments. The result is There’s Often a Twist with ten different patterns in sixteen blocks surrounded by a calming border.  The blocks are filled with fun, some challenges, and a few twists are added here and there. There is a repetition and/or variation of patterns in several blocks to create a  continuity to the design.
Some stitches used are Japanese braid, a variety of cross stitches, eyelets, satin, straight, couching, double fan doubled, Chilly Hollow, Rhodes, and crescents. 
You will be exposed to color matching Watercolours for several stitches or motifs, underside couching to turn corners, beading, and... (I’m not giving away the twists!) 
Design Size: 7.75” x 8.75” on canvas cut to 12” x 13” 
Students to Provide: Stretcher bars or frame (13” x 15”), tacks or staples, laying tool, usual stitching supplies, light and magnification. 
Kit Cost: $138.00  metallics, overdyed, and silk
threads with beads and embelishments, and printed instruction.
Registration Deadline is September 27, 2026​