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Campbell, Norma
#529 - Wild Flowers
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 40
Artist Statement: I like the use of overdyed fabric on this piece. I used 2 strands of thread because of the wispy nature of the pattern. I wanted the coverage.
Cannizzaro, Anne
#718-Tuscan Pillow
Award: Honorable Mention
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Maria Elide Melani
Artist Statement: Unique Italian regional embroidery using many stitch techniques from drawn thread, counted thread and needle lace embroideries. The technique is from Deruta Sfilato embroidery.
Caribardi, Denise
#863 - My Little Boy
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 14
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Leisure Arts/ D Morgan
Artist Statement: As a mother of two sons this piece really caught my eye .. The verse that outlines this design are so true and describe just how I feel! I must say it is one of my favorite counted cross stitch pieces.
Carkeek, Nancyanne
#257 - Let Freedom Ring
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Colonial West Jersey EGA
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Traditional
Thread Count: 20
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Lila's Studio
Artist Statement: I started this on July 4, 2025 wanting it completed by July 4, 2026 for the 250th anniversary it went fast and I was able to complete it in January of 2026.
Carkeek, Nancyanne
#258 - Extraordinary Birds
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Colonial West Jersey EGA
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 20
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Lola Crow Cross Stitch
Artist Statement: This was a great SAL, I looked forward to receiving the email at each step to see what was
coming next.
Carkeek, Nancyanne
#259 - Assisi Chrysanthemum
Award: Third Place
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Colonial West Jersey EGA
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Assisi
Thread Count: 14
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Designates Designs
Artist Statement: I bought the kit was I was in Australia. It was fun to watch the pattern emerge. Now I wish I had bought the other pieces in the series. The needlework is wrapped around a wooden spool.
Carroll, Michelle
#152 - Dutch Golden Peacock
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Ehman
Artist Statement: I have been needlepointing since I was 10 years old.
Carroll, Michelle
#153 - Two Swans
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Ehrmar tapestry
Artist Statement: I have been needlepointing since I was 10 years old.
Catto, Edie
#542 - Baby Burrowing Owl
Award: First Place
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Surface Embroidery
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Tanja Berlin
Artist Statement: Rather than photography or watercolors, this piece uses needle and thread to capture a
moment in time that you can share with a feisty little owlet. Designer: Tanja Berlin Stitched by: Edie Catto
Chaale, Emily
#316 - Sweet Little Dani-June
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 14
Artist Statement: A baby record for my second of three daughters.
Chaale, Emily
#322 - The Three Sisters - First Piece
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 14
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Bothy Threads
Artist Statement: This piece of the set is strictly stock from the delivered kit. Using sequins, beads, metallic and regular thread, and lace applique flowers. This set was made for cousins, but is named after the small three sister islands seen from the Key Bridge in Washington, DC.
Chaale, Emily
#323 - The Three Sisters - Second Piece
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 14
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Bothy Threads
Artist Statement: The second piece uses a fabric hoping to look like a sun-setting sky. More dramatic colors
were used, along with two different sized sequins, larger gold beads, and lace applique flowers. This set was
made for cousins, but is named after the small three sister islands seen from the Key Bridge in Washington, DC.
Chaale, Emily
#324 - The Three Sisters - Third Piece
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 14
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Bothy Threads
Artist Statement: This piece is my very own wedding record. I really love making baby records and wedding
records, and I finally made one for myself. For my piece, I chose more of a champagne gold metallic thread for the trunk. Two different sized sequins were used to create small flowers and stack the larger flower sequins. Staying with one color opalescent white large sequins and green little sequins felt a little more elegant, along with keeping the applique flowers white. The colors are chosen to go around and be about Tiffany Box Blue. Sparkly opalescent AIDA cloth and larger than stock gold beads are used. This set was made for cousins, but is named after the small three sister islands seen from the Key Bridge in Washington, DC.
Chadwick, Susan
#402 - Perfect Squares 2
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: New Jersey Needle Artists ANG Chapter
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Beautiful Stitches
Artist Statement: A Square design made up of squares designed by Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes of Western
Australia. The design uses multiple fancy stitches to create the squares. This was a fun, interesting, and
sometimes challenging piece to stitch. I will never tire of Ann-Marie's designs and threads!
Chadwick, Susan
#403 - Mystic Convergence
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: New Jersey Needle Artists ANG Chapter
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Joyce Marshall of Joyous Designs
Artist Statement: This was a new designer for me and she has many inventive configurations of stitches. I
particularly enjoyed her bands with their multiple layers.
Chen, Christina
#794 - Quaker Turtle
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Traditional
Thread Count: 40
Commercial Pattern/Designer: AuryTM
Artist Statement: Quaker turtle inspired to stitch after a trip to Maui where the stitcher swan with the turtles.
Chiancone, Janet
#726 - Barbara's Motto
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design I Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: This is in honor of my mother (Barbara) who passed away in 2023. She worked her whole life to seek justice and equality. She was a special education teacher and went to hundreds of protests and
demonstrations in her life. These words reflect her motto. I began this piece with slow stitching scrap panels as a way to deal with my grief, but it eventually became its own piece in honor of her.
Cioffi, Susan
#666 - Beaded Meditation
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design I Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: The technique taught by Julie Booth for embroidery and embellishment resulted in this
Meditation Cloth. I just couldn't stop applying beads! Had to stop so the fabrics and colors could peak through. I applied this to a cigar box that I collaged in gemstone images. Will use the box to hold meditation stones.
Cioffi, Susan
#667 - Beaded Moss Garden
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Beadwork
Artist Statement: This is my first beaded embroidered piece. I love colors and textures that beads add to a
piece. I adapted the pattern from a class to fit an opening in a keepsake box.
Clark, Diane
#680 - Theodore
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 35
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Stacy Nash
Artist Statement: This is my first beaded embroidered piece. I love colors and textures that beads add to a
piece. I adapted the pattern from a class to fit an opening in a keepsake box.
Clark, Diane
#681 - Up on the House Top
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 40
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Kathy Barrick
Artist Statement: A few years ago, I stitched Theodore's friend Humphrey and entered him in the Needlework
Show. This is Theodore's turn to be on display at the show. Theodore carries a thimble in his knapsack, and also has a pouch for scissors.
Clark, Diane
#682 - Hummingbirds' Bouquet
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design I Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: I love this piece, and I am so glad it's finally finished.
Clark, Diane
#683 - Dan & Katie's Noel Stockings
Award: First Place
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread - Hardanger
Thread Count: 32
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Cross 'n Patch/ Ernie Bishop
Artist Statement: My parents never had Christmas stockings to hang, so I made these for them.
Clark, Diane
#684 - Winter Snowman
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 10
Artist Statement: Made for my mother who loved snowmen.
Class, Nancy
#236 - Pumpkin Patch
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Molly Pitcher Stitchers
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Jennifer Reifenberg
Artist Statement: A sampler of needle point stitches using various fibers.
Class, Nancy
#237 - Dresden Garden
Award: Adelaide Bolte Award, First Place
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Molly Pitcher Stitchers
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Pulled Work
Thread Count: 50
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Jane Ellen Bazluweit
Artist Statement: Intro to 18th century techniques for white work.
Cobert, Dana
#597 - Mini Stocking Ornament
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Artist Statement: Made for my granddaughter. They have a nutcracker theme at Christmas. My grandson has
the nutcracker mini stocking also personalized with his name.
Cobert, Dana
#598 - Spinner Top Beaded Ornament
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Beadwork
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Patti Parker
Artist Statement: This fun ornament was made over a spinner top wooden form.
Cobert, Dana
#599 - Beaded Ornament with Chatons
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Beadwork
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Sabine Lippert
Artist Statement: I followed a pattern, designed by my favorite bead teacher who lives in Germany.
Cole, Linda
#315- Mary Chilton Sampler
Award: Third Place
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Traditional
Thread Count: 37
Artist Statement: Mary Chilton, age 13, arrived at Plymouth, MA on the Mayflower ship in November 1620. My eighth-great grandfather, Francis Eaton, also arrived on the Mayflower along with young Mary Chilton. Francis Eaton (named on my sampler) was one of 41 passengers who signed the Mayflower Compact on November 21, 1620. That Compact was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony.
Colwell-Stingel, Margaret
#250 - Safari Christmas Trio
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Colonial West Jersey EGA
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Cross Stitch Magazine-Christmas 2025/Clare Bray
Artist Statement: This trio was fun to cross stitch and fun to put together. Everyone who sees it, smiles!
Comeyne, Cynthia
#848 - Beaded Easter Egg
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Beadwork
Artist Statement: beaded 3D egg. Bead woven over plastic egg. Colors selected for Easter.
Connell, Barbara
#886 - Christmas Table Runner
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: Christmas Table runner done in Swedish Weaving. Green background trees stitched with
green yarn and edges stitched with mauve. I used several patterns of Swedish weaving4 together to come up with the total design.
Corbett, Angelia
#136 - The Fox and The Hare
Award: First Place
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 36
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Cottage Garden
Artist Statement: A book. When closed, no needlework is visible. When opened, the book shows the fox on the left and the hare on the right. At a shop we found on vacation, my husband was attracted to the fox and the hare as they reminded him of the creatures we see at our home. He offered that if I would stitch them that he would finish them as a child's fairy tale book about The Fox and The Hare. The "novel" reveals both creatures when opened.
Cornett, Sandy
#311 - Quaker Sampler
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Traditional
Thread Count: 28
Artist Statement: A small vertical Quaker Sampler, with the alphabet running down the right side. This small
Quaker sampler fits perfectly on a wall in my kitchen so I can enjoy it every day.
Costello, Kate
#554 - Tea Time
Award: Third Place
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design I Technique: Beadwork
Artist Statement: The walrus came to tea. He brought wonderful flavors for our tea. Honey, berries, bee,
butterflies and his cat too. All came on his hat. The rose is for me! All the flowers and other items stitched onto this hat were made by me with needle, 4# thread, different size and shape of beads and French wire (cat smile).
Costello, Kate
#555 - Harlequinade
Award: Second Place
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design I Technique: Beadwork
Artist Statement: The focal cab of Harlequin spoke as to how it wanted to be shown off. The completion of this necklace took several months, the top drop did not show itself until after the main cab was completed. 2 tier drop necklace.1st drop is vintage back lite amber cab with purple cup chain. 2nd drop Harlequin cab bead embroidery of different size and shapes of beads, backed with swirl design suede
For Sale: $250
703-398-2780
Cox, Courtney
#135 - Self-Portrait 2025
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Original Design I Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: "Self-Portrait 2025" is a 3/4 profile of the artist looking directly at the viewer. The hair was
merely hinted at, with outlining to suggest length and texture, but left unfilled to direct all attention to the face. A mix of wool and acrylic yarns as well a embroidery floss was used to stitch this larger-than-life portrait. Them subject's facial expression seems neutral, but the intensity of the gaze portrays thought and connection to the viewer. It is stitched onto gesso-ed canvas. Main colors are light gray and cranberry.
Curia, Cathryn
#414- Beach Chair with Umbrella 2
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: New Jersey Needle Artists ANG Chapter
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Mary Kay Crawley
Artist Statement: I've always valued sitting by the water in a peaceful environment. This piece provides that
image to me. I like the woven back of this chair and the basket of towels at hand. The umbrella provides a
peaceful place to relax by the sea.
Curia, Cathryn
#415- Beach Chair with Umbrella 1
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) I Exhibited by: New Jersey Needle Artists ANG Chapter
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Mary Kay Crawley
Artist Statement: I love the contrast of the salted wood chair again the sand and water. The umbrella provides pleasant compliment in the scene. I'd love to sit in this type of chair on a quiet beach.
Curtis, Karen
#884 - Thimble
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Surface Embroidery
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Form-A-Lines
Artist Statement: I taught a class on this piece in the spring. Holes are punched in cardstock by a sewing
machine needle attached to a dowel. My mother taught me this technique when I was a child.
Curtis, Karen
#885 - Ribbon Beach House
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Surface Embroidery: Silk Ribbon
Artist Statement: This is the follow up to my piece from last year of the front door of the Hermitage. This is a
printed needlepoint canvas stitched with River Silks ribbon.
Czapla, Karen
#333 - A Daily Reminder
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Adult I Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design I Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Traditional
Artist Statement: A Daily Reminder by Brenda Gervais With Thy Needle and Thread. I stitched this with my
stitchy friends. Our initials are stitched in a different color from the colors called for.