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NAN@Home: Virtual Classes for Stitchers Everywhere!

With all the holiday festivities ahead, it’s easy to lose track of deadlines. Before your calendar fills up with wrapping paper and cookie trays, take a few minutes to secure your spot at this one-of-a-kind needleart experience. We look forward to seeing you in March!

❄️Mrs. Sparkles is here to light up your winter stitching!❄️

Color theory comes to life in “Magical Color”, a two-day class with Jennifer Riefenberg! Choose a warm or cool underpainting—or explore both—and watch the colors evolve as you stitch your way through a dazzling sampler of hue, harmony, and transformation.

Charm meets craftsmanship in "Enchanted Garden" with Barbara Ellis at Assembly 2026! This two-day Basic–Intermediate class blends bead embroidery, a herringbone band, and dimensional elements to create a gorgeous cuff/bracelet combo. Choose your colors, play with pearls, petals, and lace—then finish with a clasp for a wearable garden! Registration now open at needleart.org…Come grow your skills!

Today we celebrate the launch of @handwork2026!

Take your goldwork to new heights at Assembly 2026!

🐼 Meet Peng Ling, the Patchwork Panda! 🐼

🐘 Elephant Walk 🐘 — A 2-day journey in stitches!

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