Sue's News ~ February 2012

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New, Folkloric Bag Kit As seen in Quilts and More Magazine I designed this functional tote to showcase our ribbon line for Renaissance Ribbons.  I added a fun appliquéd flower and embellishing stitches to add some texture.  The pattern is available in Quilts and More Magazine, Spring 2012, due to hit newsstands February 7, 2012.   The kit includes hand-dyed wools, cotton fabrics, lining, ribbons, batting, buttons, embellishing threads and handles.  (PATTERN NOT INCLUDED; MAGAZINE PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR PATTERN) KIT Price- $73.50 Quantity:

New, Heart Ornament Kit By Kelly Spargo Adorn your wire tree with these adorable hearts! Kit includes: hand-dyed wools and velvets, cotton fabrics, buttons, cording, rick rack and pattern, to complete 19 hearts. (Stuffing not included) Kit Price- $32.00 Quantity: Item: Heart Ornament Kit 18 in. Wire Tree

New, Swag Bag Kit: By Sue Spargo Size: 11½” x 9” Create this fun, versatile, zippered bag to hold your sewing or knitting notions or your cosmetics.  Kit includes: Hand-dyed wools, cotton fabrics, ribbons, spool of Valdani thread for embellishment stitches, zipper with charm, pattern instructions for bag and bullion knots. Price- $32.00 Quantity:

New, Mini Kit! Bird and Snowflake Lavender Sachets: Need to whip up a quick gift for a friend or family member?  How about a set of these adorable, embellished bird and snowflake lavender sachets. Kit includes: Pattern, hand-dyed wools, embellishing threads, beads, ribbon, lavender and backing to complete both sachets. Price: $18.00 Quantity:

New, Exclusive Hand-dyed Fibers Packs: I have been working with CeCe to develop an exclusive range of hand-dyed embellishing threads and fibers that will only be available through Sue Spargo Folk-art Quilts.  I am excited to reveal the start of this line by offering a monthly hand-dyed fiber pack for 2012. Each will include an exclusive color of Silken Pearl (100% cordonnet twist silk, 20 yards per skein, between a size 5 and 8 Perle Cotton), uses: all embellishing stitches 4mm 100% silk hand-dyed ribbon 1/4” hand-dyed velvet ribbon and other hand-dyed fibers. Call (330) 899-9454 to be placed on the monthly auto-ship program. This will ensure you receive each pack, monthly. February Pack: Sorbet- pack includes, Silken Pearl skein (exclusive color), 4mm 100% silk ribbon, 1/4” velvet ribbon, skein of Shepherd’s Silk (50% wool, 50% silk) Price- $30.00 Quantity: Color: Sorbet

New, Valdani Thread Packs: GREI Price: $15.75 Naturals Price: $15.75 Quantity: Color: GREI Naturals	GREI Naturals

New, Wool Stash Bundle: GREI PRICE: Fat 1/16th- $24.00 Fat 1/8th- $47.00 Item: Grei Size: Fat Eighth Fat Sixteenth Quantity:

New, Embellishment Pack: (Quantities Limited) Be Mine: Pack includes assorted hand-dyed fibers, ribbons, crochet flower, assorted seed beads, African loose paper recycled beads, skein of hand-dyed chenille Price: $18.00 Item: Be Mine Quantity:

New, Dazzle Embellishing Threads:
I found these fun new threads at Fall Market; to add a little sparkle and fun to my embellishment projects.  I have found these smooth to hand stitch with as well as for machine embellishment. Comparable to a no. 8 perle cotton 100% Rayon- silky hand feel 250 yard spools Price: $12.00 per spool	Quantity: Color: Midnight Blue Avocado Grass Green Jungle Green Purple Raspberry Red
LIMITED QUANTITY Midnight Blue               Avocado   Grass Green   Jungle Green           Purple   Raspberry   Red

Skinny Mini: Size: 2.5” W (at bottom), 1” W (at top), 2.5”H x 8.5”L The new, skinny mini, is a stylish way to store your notions. The expandable function provides generous storage, yet, compactly closes to fit in a small project bag.  Available Colors: Lime, Eggplant, Red, Hollywood Pink   Price: $15.50 Quantity: Color: Lime Eggplant Red Hollywood Pink

New! Silkscreened Project Bag: Size: 14”L x 12”W; Quantities Limited These beautiful silkscreened bags were exclusively designed and hand printed by my son Jason.  They fit a project and notions case perfectly! Price: $12.00 Quantity:

New! Scissor Fobs: (Limited Quantity) Designed and made by Vicky Elliot, these whimsical bird scissor fobs are the perfect gift for the sewer who has everything. Available colors: Red and Green Price: $12.00 Quantity: Color: Red Green

We've added 31 new cotton fabrics!

Workt By Hand 2012 April 25 - 28, Historic Tipp City, OH Alice Strebel - Sally Korte - Sue Spargo - Melissa Becker We are pleased and excited to announce plans for Workt By Hand 2012.  This year is all about.... Change, Challenge, and Choices! Over the years our creative journey has been clearly marked by the projects that all of you have joined with us in executing. Many of you have traveled with us for a number of years on this journey. Others have joined us more recently. Still others arrive each spring as new faces to welcome. Several of you come from significant distances. Some of you live only steps away from our gathering place in the heart of Ohio. Each of you brings a unique perspective that has come to define Workt By Hand as a creative experience... A fellowship celebrating folk-art, fiber, and friendship. Workt By Hand 2012 marks a special place in our journey. We invite you to join us this spring! ‘Color Workt’ - April 25 Explore the topic of color through a series of guided hands-on activities.  Broaden your horizons, challenge yourself in the use of color, make choices and experiment with color combinations. Each of you will take from this class a framework for the innovative use of color which will enrich countless future projects for hearth and home. This pre-workshop is being offered as an optional, add-on event for those attending our main workshop. Participant numbers are limited so register early. ‘The Main Event’ April 26-28 This year our workshop expands to become a three day event. Each of you will create an embellished wool cloth during our time together - learning and practicing many techniques. This small workable piece begins with basic wool appliqué and a selection of our favorite animal motifs and simple shapes. You will have the opportunity to see our embellished pieces incorporated into a variety of distinctive finished projects. Registration Form

Happenings during January

I taught for the Cumberland Valley Quilters in Nashville, Tennessee and at Road to California.  My parents flew in to meet me in California where we spent a wonderful week relaxing at the coast in La Jolla, CA.

Upcoming events in February

Early in the month I will be teaching in Southern California for the Beach Cities Quilters Guild.  I will be spending the rest of the month designing and helping prepare for out booth at the Cincinnati show in April.  You can catch up on all the creative happenings on my blog at suespargo.blogspot.com.  Take some time to visit our new store blog at suespargotwee.blogspot.com. 

Creative Stitching
Take care,

Please visit my blog at SueSpargo.blogspot.com
for my workshops and teaching schedule,
and the store blog at suespargotwee.blogspot.com