Marianne K test stitched Firestorm for designer Lorene Salt.  Marianne loves the bright colours in this canvas work as well as the large variety of stitches. Over 40 different stitches make up this design.  Lorene has taught several classes to our guild members and is scheduled to teach Firestorm at the Embroiderers' Association of Canada's Seminar 2027 in St. John's and to teach another of her beautiful designs to our Guild in January 2027.

Congratulations to Michele G. on her completion of Quaker of Flowers.  This is a Rosewood Manor design. It was stitched on 32 count Picture this Plus Lugana, and used the called for Valdani threads. 

Congratulations to Michele G. for her completion of Happy Ever After.  This is a Long Dog Design Stitched on 40 count zweigart linen natural, with Roxy Floss Co Chalkboard, plus Sulky threads. Michele made it her own by choosing her own colours.  This was a gift for Michele's oldest nephew and his wife who recently welcomed their first child, are building a house and will have his parents come live with them in a consolidated family.  What a lovely gift to represent their idea of family!

Congratulations to Louise M. on her completion of this gorgeous vintage crewel piece (kit #2284) from 'Sunset Stitchery called Nature's Textures'.  This kit was designed by Andree Palmateer in 1980. The "fuzzy" flowers were a challenge and Louise greatly appreciated all the help and encouragement she received from Guild members Mike P. and Ginette P.. Well done Louise!

Congratulations Beverley M. on a finish of "Cat Stack". What a fine group of cats, along with two brave birds! This is a Bothy threads counted cross stitch done on 14 count white Zweigart Aida.  The artist is Kate Mawdsley.  The finished size is 18 cm by 34 cm.

Congratulations Beverley M. on this delightful finished project "Top Dog"!  It is a Bothy Threads counted cross stitch done on 14 count white Zweigart Aida. The artist of this piece is Margaret Sherry.  The finished size is 14 cm by 27 cm.

Congratulations Beverley M. on your charming finished project “Wild at Heart: Live Wild”.  It is a Bothy Threads counted cross stitch design based on original artwork by Hilary Yafai,  Beverley has stitched it on 14 count Zweigart Aida and the finished size is 32 cm by 30 cm.