Lost Pines + The Needle Works Retreat is Nearly Here

Join The Needle Works community at Lost Pines Resort & Spa for a weekend of relaxation and all things needlepoint!

WHEN:  Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23rd, 2020
WHERE:  Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
CONTACT US:  (512) 451-6931
REGISTER HERE

This retreat will offer open stitching, supplies for needlepoint and cross stitch, special guest teachers and classes, exclusive trunk shows, and MUCH more!

To officially register for this retreat, click here to add to your cart and pay the nonrefundable $325 retreat fee. This fee includes 2 meals a day for the duration of the retreat, helps secure our class space, and includes special goodies for you as well!

Please don’t forget to complete the required Retreater Info form so we can collect a good email address for you. In the coming weeks, we will be emailing registrants with important hotel booking links (we have a block rate for rooms), itineraries, and more. Let’s make 2020 the year for you to grow in your hobbies, self-care, and community! View the agenda below and call to register for classes.

 


Retreat Agenda

Everything listed below, unless marked as optional, is included in the retreat fee you already paid!

Thursday, August 20, 2020

12:00 p.m. – Registration & Check-In
You will sign up for studio time, chair massages, and trips to The Needle Works.

1:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Stitching room open (room is locked when closed.)

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Welcome Party

 

Friday, August 21, 2020

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – YogaMa Belle Cross Stitch Sampler

9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Stitching room open. In addition to her class below, Dawn Fisher will oversee studio time hours.

*optional
9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
– Studio Time with Patricia Sone.

*optional
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ma Belle Cross Stitch Sampler class taught by Dawn Fisher. While stitching this beautiful sampler, students will learn 10 unique stitches:  Belgian Cross, Broken Arrow, Ribbon Cross, Brighton Square, Brighton, Half Rhodes with Cross, Satin Spools, Bound Scotch, Woven Cross, and Canvas Lace.

The sampler will be stitched on 30 count cream linen. The kit includes detailed instructions, chart, linen, 8 shades of Classic Colorworks (formerly Crescent Colours) Belle Soie silk, and needle. The design area of this lovely sampler is 2.5″ x 10″.

If you’ve already registered for the retreat and want to take this class, please call the shop and we will enroll you! This class is open to non-retreat stitchers as well! Just call us or email annette@theneedleworks.com to enroll!

 

Saturday, August 22, 2020

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Yoga

9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Stitching room open. In addition to her class below, Patricia Sone will also oversee studio time hours during the retreat.

*optional
9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
– Studio Time with Dawn Fisher.

pheasant 3K designs Patrice Sone Needlepoint*optional
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Patricia Sone will be teaching her Pheasant by 3K Designs class on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23.

Patricia Sone is passionate about needlepoint.  An artist at needlework embellishment, Patricia travels the country teaching her technical skills to a growing needlepoint community. View her teaching schedule here or send her a message to request her availability.

Patricia also creates designs, which are only available to the trade.  Known for her witty and graphic designs, Patricia’s work complements any aesthetic including both traditional and emerging needlepoint enthusiasts everywhere.

If you’ve already registered for the retreat and want to take this class, please call the shop or email annette@theneedleworks.com and we will enroll you!

 

Sunday, August 23, 2020

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Yoga

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Stitching room open. In addition to her class below, Patricia Sone will also oversee studio time hours during the retreat.

*optional
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Patricia Sone will be teaching her Pheasant by 3K Designs class on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23. View the description above and register by calling the shop or emailing annette@theneedleworks.com and we will enroll you!

11:00 a.m. – Hotel Room Check-Out.

 

Best,
Annette & Allyson

JUNE NEWS

June is here! Almost half of the year has flown by, can you believe it?!  We have two new trunk shows in the shop for June:

June 1st – BB Needlepoint Designs

and

June 10th – Danji Designs

Both are 20% off

Also, as a reminder, Jill Rigoli will be here June 13th teaching her bead class as seen in the May/June issue of Needlepoint Now magazine. We do have a couple of spots left so give us a call before it sells out!

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CHRISTMAS FINISHING DEADLINES UPDATE!!

Specialty finishing must be in the Needle Works by
Saturday, July 27th

Ornaments, Pillows and Stockings must be in by
Saturday, August 31st

Don’t forget that Kelly Clark will be here August 10 and 11 teaching her beautiful Cornflower and Poppy pieces! August 10 will be the Cornflower piece and August 11 will be the Poppy piece. Call the shop for more details.

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If you haven’t signed up for our first club by Patricia Sone, you don’t know what you are missing out on! A Company of Angels are so beautiful and Patricia’s stitch guides are wonderful. Six angels, first one mails approx. July 15th.

OUR FIRST CLUB!

A Company of  Angels

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18 Mesh Needlepoint Design and Stitch Guides by Patricia Sone

$150 Deposit (credited back to you throughout the club kits)

6 Months Long | First club kit will ship out mid-July.

Please feel free to call the shop at 512-451-6931 or email us if you have any questions or you wish to sign up for any of our upcoming events!

We hope to see you soon!

 

NEW HAPPENINGS IN THE SHOP!

APRIL TRUNK SHOWS

Sundance Designs Trunk Show: All items are 20% off now until April 30th.
Hug-Me-Bags Trunk Show: All items are 10% off now until April 20th.

UPCOMING CLASSES!

Jill Rigoli – Bead Class

As seen in May/June issue of Needlepoint Now Magazine

June 13th – one day class

$100 Class fee (includes lunch)

$250 Kit cost

Deposit – $50

Deadline to sign up is June 1st

Jill Rigoli – Canvas Enhancement

June 14th & 15th

Class Fee – $250 (lunch included)

Deposit $125

Canvas needs to be selected by May 15th from The Needle Works. Additional costs expected upon selection of thread and materials.

Tony Minieri – Houston Patch­

July 16th & 17th

If you’ve never had a chance to take a Tony class before, here is your opportunity!

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This course has a choice of 3 color schemes:

HoustonPatchClass-colorways

(1) Magenta/Persimmon/Lime Green/Citrine
(2) Marigold/Periwinkle/Acid Green/Topaz
(3) Rose Bloom/Lemon Drop/Seafoam/Silver
Please specify your color preference at registration.

Class Fee – $300

Kit cost – TBD

Deadline – June 1st

OUR FIRST CLUB!

A Company of  Angels

Patsoneangels

18 Mesh Needlepoint Design and Stitch Guides by Patricia Sone

$150 Deposit (credited back to you throughout the club kits)

6 Months Long | First club kit will ship out mid-July.

Please feel free to call the shop at 512-451-6931 or email us if you have any questions or you wish to sign up for any of our upcoming events!

We hope to see you soon!

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Allyson and Annette