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Feaster, Heather
#841 - Nantucket Cottage
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Morgan Julia Designs
Artist Statement: I bought this piece online. It reminds me of my family's summer home in Nantucket.
Feaster, Heather
#842 - Winter Cardinal
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Artist Statement: This was purchased at In Stitches in Alexandria.
Feaster, Charlene
#859 - Heathers Christmas Stocking
Award: Second Place
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Heather Feaster
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel
Artist Statement: This is a Christmas stocking that my mother made for me as a young child and it reminds
me of the fun of Christmas at her hard work and dedication to always make Christmas such a memorable
time.
Feaster, Heather
#860 - Picnic Boat with a Christmas Tree
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Artist Statement: This is a piece that reminds me of my family boat. It was during Christmas time for
people to bring their Christmas tree home by water.
Fick, Stacey
#100 - Pause
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Ptaha Tori
Artist Statement: I selected this design for its ability to convey a soft, expressive face through the use of bold
lines and geometric forms.
Fink, Ann
#543 - Jacobean Design 18
Award: Third Place
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Hazel Blomkamp
Artist Statement: This piece was done through an on-line EGA course. It was quite difficult to do because of
the intricacy of the details in the design. I had great satisfaction in working on it. This piece is stitched in the
manor of wool crewel work, but using cotton and silk threads and beads. The design is an overall floral
pattern in multiple colors.
Fink, Ann
#544 - Stash Bird
Award: Honorable Mention
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel
Artist Statement: This piece is based on Hazel Blomkamp's "Kevin" (a pheasant). Instead of using the
materials specified, I went rogue and used what I had on hand, including the fabric, itself. While keeping the
spirit of the piece, I changed colors and a few stiches here and there. He is one of my favorite pieces.
Fitzgerald, Maggie
#889 - Tree of Gondor
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 32
Commercial Pattern/Designer: CrossStitchForYou
Artist Statement: This was created as a wedding gift for my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, and it draws
from The Lord of the Rings to reflect themes of commitment, endurance, and shared story. At its center is
the crowned White Tree of Gondor, a symbol of renewal, continuity, and hope. The tree is encircled by the
Riddle of the Strider, shown in the Black Speech of Mordor. These words are most often associated with
domination, but here they are reframed through the lens of unity and promise. By pairing the White Tree
with the language of the One Ring, the piece acknowledges that love and partnership exist within a world
that contains darkness as well as light. Marriage, like Tolkien’s epic, is not about the absence of struggle, but
about choosing loyalty, care, and perseverance despite it. The act of wrapping the tree in text suggests
protection rather than imprisonment: a bond that surrounds, connects, and endures. Counted cross stitch is
a slow, intentional process, and each stitch was placed with the time and attention one gives to a lasting
relationship. As a handmade object created for a specific moment and person, the work celebrates the way
stories become intertwined with ritual, memory, and love.
Flakowicz, Jodie
#775 - 427 New Market Road
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: This piece reflects scenes from the street I lived on, New Market Road. It includes the
mailbox on the corner, the wall we used to sit on, home plate for our street games and my house at 427.
Flakowicz, Jodie
#776 - A Walk on the Beach
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: This piece captures a walk on the beach incorporating the ebb and flow of the water, along
with things you might find along the way. This piece has a wool felt backing including layer of cheese cloth,
ribbons, tulle, stitches, shells, barnacles and beads, along with some glue (of course!). I framed it with some
aboriginal fabric. This is a Mandala Meditation Cloth.
Flakowicz, Jodie
#777 - Compass Rose for Hollin Hall Village
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: I took a stitch class with Artist Julie Booth about mapping memories. The first session we
were to create a compass rose for an area that we had a connection with. I grew up in Hollin Hall Village
south of Alexandria and like a bolt of lightning, this idea came to me to create this piece. It has meant a lot
to me.
Flakowicz, Jodie
#778 - The Creek
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: This piece is my impressions of the creek based on various fabrics incorporated along with
stitching patterns. We used to play here a lot.
Flakowicz, Jodie
#779 - Map of Hollin Hall Village
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: This is a map of Hollin Hall Village identifying where my house was along with the creek,
Hollin Hall Shopping Center, the Hollin Hall Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Pool. This was my world.
Fleming, Kate
#117 - Stocking with Daddy’s Favorites
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Rebecca Wood Designs
Artist Statement: This is my 3rd stocking and the one I have stretched myself the most on. From different
stitches and fibers to adding in personal details for the recipient (check out the cereal boxes), it was a labor
of love. I’m particularly proud of the tablecloth pattern. I’d also like to express my thanks to my teacher
Ruth Diltz.
Fleming, Paula
#522 - Veil
Award: Third Place
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Beadwork
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Margie Deeb
Artist Statement: I made minor modification to Margie Deeb's pattern by changing colors and fringe design.
Peyote bead embroidered mask of woman. Delica beads, brass coins, 24 kt gold beads, blue crystal beads.
Fleming, Paula
#523 - Camp Woodlands
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 28
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Blue Flower
Artist Statement: I combined several patterns by Blue Flower/Jeannine McGowan (mostly "Happy
Campers"), but also Forest Home, and several others. Then added by own design of me being chased by
swarm of bees, plus a few other additions to complete the scene and reflect our own home, "The
Woodlands." The scene illuminates at night under UV light.
Fondy, Mary
#801 - …and justice for all
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: I wanted to be reminded of what our government stands for before it is totally destroyed.
Forrer, Sharon
#559 - Stuart 1
Award: Third Place
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Elsa Williams Needlecraft
Artist Statement:
I worked this piece during the pandemic. It was a calming and absorbing activity and a wonderful respite
during a stressful time. This is only the second crewel work that I have stitched and it inspired me to
embrace a very fulfilling hobby.
Foster, Becca
#844 - Jamestown Thimble
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: I’ve been exploring the history of souvenir thimbles as well as my own relationship with
the thimble collection that was started for me as a child by rendering a selection of them one stitch at a time
in thread. This is the twelfth finish piece of this series. I find it humorous to make the image of a thimble,
knowing none of my 53 thimbles are suited to the job of actually “working” as a thimble while I do the job.
For Sale: $1000
becca@beccamakesit.com
Foster, Becca
#845 - As Many As It Takes
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Termari
Artist Statement: Over the past five years I’ve been obsessed with the art of temari. One night I finished one
and my husband asked “how many are you going to make?” My response, without thinking, was “as many as
it takes.” I started thinking about what that meant: was it as many as it takes to get them right? As many as
it takes to make sure I have enough to gift each Christmas? As many as it takes to satisfy the urge to create
them? This piece represents the deep love I have for temari as an art and a hobby.
For Sale: $200
becca@beccamakesit.com
Fournier, Susan
#519 - Argyle golf belt
Award: Third Place
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Liz
Artist Statement: Had looked for years to find something else (has a stocking) to stitch for him. Golf has
been a very major interest of my younger son, and when I saw this at In Stitches, I knew this is what I would
stitch for him. Although finished last year in jtime for before his birthday or Christmas, told him he would
would have to wait till after the 2026 Needlework Show to have it. Looking forward to April to finally give
him.
Fournier, Susan
#520 - Nutcracker ornament
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Thread Count: 18
Artist Statement: Just a sale item online that I couldn't resist. Purple shades are my favorite and just love
nutcrackers. A grandson is also a fan of nutcrackers, so still trying to decide whether I should give it to him.
Fournier, Susan
#521 - Cat Portrait
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: Stitched by a friend as a thank you gift. Laurel Burch design.
Francis, Judy
#887 - Lovely Lanterns
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Artist Statement: I needlepoint for my own enjoyment and this one makes me smile.
Fredenburg, Susan
#552 - Amazing Grace Violin
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: My daughter played violin through college and hopes to pick it up again one day.
Fredenburg, Susan
#553 - Hydrangea
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Thea Gouverneur
Artist Statement: The Hydrangea was one of my mother's favorite flowers. She grew them in her flower
garden.
Fuchs, Caryn
#626 - Springtime Lilac Sampler
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: PennOhio ANG
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Drawn Thread
Thread Count: 28
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Hermanson Hardanger
Artist Statement: A sampler stitched with metallic and cotton fibers that uses various types of stitches.
Fullerton, Sharon
#705 - Birrrrrd Feeder
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 28
Commercial Pattern/Designer: charly harper
Artist Statement: This is one of my mother's favorite art pieces. I was thrilled to make this for her birthday
last year. I made it into a footstool, because I wanted to give her something different.
Fullerton, Sharon
#706 - Acorn and Friends
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 36
Commercial Pattern/Designer: lola crow
Artist Statement: My favorite part is the possum stitching while playing dead in this animal sewing bee.
Fullerton, Sharon
#707 - Elizabeth in Repose
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 32
Commercial Pattern/Designer: betsy morgan
Artist Statement: I love to do specialty stitches and I love Betsy Morgan's designs.
Furth, Kathy
#697 - A Christmas to Remember
Award: Second Place
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Stumpwork
Artist Statement: I stitched these ornaments as samples used to teach the stumpwork and other embroidery
techniques over a year to members of my Chesapeake Treasures Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of
America. My samples are stitched with silk threads, although the other members stitched theirs with DMC
stranded floss. Each ornament has an my own origional design on the reverse side.