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LaBranche, Rachel
#321 - David Bowie
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Sally Corey Designs
Artist Statement: I've been obsessed with David Bowie since I was 15. I fell in love with this canvas and
knew I wanted to use it as an opportunity to go more 80s with the color and have fun with different stitches!
Lawson, Tracy
#698 - Lattice-scape
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Kurdy Biggs
Artist Statement: This is my first counted piece in nearly 50 years, and it is significantly more complex than
what my 9 year old self stitched back in the 1970's. I'm happy to have strayed from my painted canvas habit
to have tried these new techniques, which I plan to use again.
Lawson, Tracy
#699 - Dog Days of Summer
Award: Judge's Choice Award
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Artist Statement: I'm always drawn to colorful designs, and this piece is just full of color. The happy canine
looks just like our Sammi, when she regularly rolls around in our backyard, surprisingly accurate from the
shape of her snout to the tip of her tail, and so I just had to memorialize her in needlework.
Lee, Laura
#725 - Dragonfly Dreams
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: Bold appliqued wings and textured French knots bring this dragonfly to life—a symbol of
transformation and belonging. Its design draws from the lakeside scenes of my childhood, where
dragonflies, water lilies, and wild flowers sparked imagination and deepened family ties.
Lee, Debra
#832 - Know Us, Not Our Race
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: As a Chinese American born and raised in the USA, I am often identified and judged by my
appearance rather than my identity as an American. "Know Us, Not Our Race" uses speech balloons to show
how our faces can trigger assumptions based on racial stereotypes instead of individual character, actions,
and personality. My art focuses on the history and stereotypes of Chinese in America. Through my art, I aim
for viewers to connect with and relate these themes to their own cultural experiences. The faces are myself
and my brother at various times of our lives.
Leeds, Lynn
#251 - My Dog Clara (the best dog ever)
Award: Honorable Mention
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Colonial West Jersey EGA
Category: Adapted Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: Cross stitch done using a photo taken of my dog went she was placed up for adoption at a
local no-kill shelter. I still wonder why she was in a shelter for 2 1/2 years with that lovely face of hers.
Leeds, Lynn
#252 - repurposed table cloth
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Colonial West Jersey EGA
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: I thought the table cloth had a lovely pattern, but when it was stained I repurposed a part
that was not covered in red wine.
Legge, Elizabeth
#101 - Red Christmas
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 40
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Jardin Prive
Artist Statement: Merry Christmas in various languages, stitched on 40 ct. linen with silk fiber.
Legge, Meredith
#147 - Byron Blackbird
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: In Stitches
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 32
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Artsy Housewife
Artist Statement: Black bird with small botanical motifs. 2 over 2, 32 ct mushroom lugana. Called for
threads and gold frame. My first project on lugana fabric.
Levy, Barbara
#587 - Cow Brick Cover
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Thread Count: 14
Artist Statement: Fun piece for my granddaughter.
Levy, Barbara
#588 - Pig Pillow
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Thread Count: 18
Artist Statement: This was a fun piece for one of my grandchildren.
Levy, Barbara
#589 - Birth Sampler Pillow
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Thread Count: 18
Artist Statement: Gift for my granddaughter Isabelle.
Lewers, Mary
#549 - Dragon
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Tanya Bentham
Artist Statement: The first flower of spring "bursts" out into the environment and contrasts with the
receding colors of winter. The initial bloom weighs down the stem while its timid companions are still in
bud form. The vase serves as both a storage container for the branches as well as inspiration for the buds.
The monochromatic color scheme further reinforces the first bloom of spring!
Lewers, Mary
#550 - First Bloom of Spring
Award: Second Place
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel
Artist Statement: I have a fascination with owls and am routinely looking for unique images. I was very
taken by the simplicity of this image and how the eyes drew me into the picture. My goal was to capture this
simplicity within wool felt embroidery.
Lewers, Mary
#551 - Owl
Award: Second Place
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Adapted Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery
Artist Statement: Crewel Embroidery featuring the Bayeux Stitch. Designed by Tanya Bentham.
Linn, Margaret
#669 - Best Friends Christmas Stocking
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
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Susan Roberts
Artist Statement: In memory of my Westie, "Muffin," and her nemesis, "MacDuff," my Scottie.
Loeser, Christine
#674 - Calvin's Santa's Stuff Stocking
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 14
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Sandy Orton for Kooler Design Studio
Artist Statement: Calvin was our first grandchild. This was a joy to stitch and was the final design chosen.
There were several attempts that just didn't do him justice!
Loeser, Christine
#675 - Kay's Deck the Halls Stocking
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 14
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Alma Lynn
Artist Statement: Our twin grandchildren received their stockings when they were 1 year old. Being a boy
and a girl I couldn't do identical stockings but identical designer did the trick.
Loeser, Christine
#676 - Will's Christmas Sailing Stocking
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Thread Count: 14
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Alma Lynn
Artist Statement: When our twin grandchildren were born in October, there wasn't time to make two
stockings before Christmas so they received them when they were 1 year old. Being a boy and a girl,
identical stockings weren't appropriate so stockings by an identical designer fit the bill for them. They were
finished for me by a dear friend who is seeing the stockings on display from her place in heaven.
Logsdon, Deborah
#792 - Moon on the Waters
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Wendy Moore
Artist Statement: A large moon with craters silhouettes trees and reflects on the lake waters.
Logsdon, Deborah
#793 - Downton Abbey Ladies
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Gay Ann Rogers
Artist Statement: A series of designs, one for each of the ladies in Downton Abbey are grouped together with
photos of the dresses on which each was based.
Lopiparo, Julia
#336 - Bathya
Award: First Place
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 40
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Hands Across the Sea Samplers
Artist Statement: I had the great pleasure of taking a workshop with Nicole Parkman from Hands Across the
Sea teaching the many stitches used in this sampler. As a “self taught” stitcher taking on a project of this
magnitude was intimidating and made more so by the reversible aspect of the piece and “over three” method
used in 17th century samplers. This took quite some time, but has proven to have greatly advanced my
needlework skills. The piece is stitched on 40 count linen n the shad Straw from Weeks Dye Works. There are 15 shades of Auver a Soie silk used. Stitches on the sampler include: marking cross, four sided stitch, double back stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, double sided Italian stitch, eyelet, Holbein, French knot and detached buttonhole.
Loudon, Christin
#201 - Flag
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Potomac Chapter ANG
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 13
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Canvas by Stitch-Evergreen Needlepoint and Stitch Guide by Patti Hoffmann
at Stitch-Stash Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Artist Statement: This piece was part of the Month of Pink fund raiser at Stitch-Stash in Rehoboth Beach,
Delaware. Contributions were made to several breast cancer organizations. Many of the stitches were new to
me and enjoyed doing the ribbon work.
Loudon, Christin
#202 - Marlee's Pumpkin
Award: Honorable Mention
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Potomac Chapter ANG
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Whimsy & Grace canvas with stitch guide written by Janeann Sleeman
Artist Statement: This was a very fun canvas to stitch and being able to see the patterns develop. There was a
different stitch pattern in each section. It is nice to have a pumpkin to leave out all year around.
Loudon, Christin
#308 - Summer Cottage
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Total Framing
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Patti Hoffman Stitch-Stash Rehoboth Beach DE
Artist Statement: Canvas was part of the 25 days of Needlepoint at Stitch Stash Rehoboth DE. My first
landscape piece and loved the dimension the stitches and threads provided.
Lovelace, Grace
#734 - Fawn & Flutter
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Haunted Frames
Artist Statement: This magical piece was a joy to stitch and came together quickly. I embellished the piece
by using beads instead of standard stitches for the butterflies' light trails, which really makes this
enchanting scene shine! Butterfly light trails are beaded. Stitched on light blue/gray aida.
Lucas, Leila
#432 - Hermes Box
Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Stitch Middleburg
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 13
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Alice Peterson
Artist Statement: Hermes stitched box with painted Hermes ribbon.
Lucas, Leila
#434 - Down Under
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Stitch Middleburg
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 13
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Charley Harper
Artist Statement: Mama koala and her joey.
Luli, Kathy
#685 - Christmas Train
Award: Honorable Mention
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Beadwork
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Thread A Bead
Artist Statement: This eye-catching pendant uses a variety of bead embroidery and beadweaving stitches.
The sparkly cabochon with elegant crystal pearls has a matching rope with a beaded clasp. Cream beads and
pearls surround the copper colored sparkling cabochon. Copper seed beads add a bright accent to the cream
and teal pearls. The style and colors make this a piece to be treasured.
Luli, Kathy
#686 - Kat's Treasure
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Beadwork
Artist Statement: The Butterfly Garden has a butterfly that starts with a lace medallion. This medallion is
enhanced with seed beads, crystals and pearls. Waving above the butterfly is a bright yellow sunflower made
from seed beads. A purple daisy made with seed beads adds more color. A vine is wrapped around a post.
Assorted colors of buds add interest. Small colorful flowers grow from the grass edge. These flower are made
with seed beads, drops and lentils. The grass is created from embroidery floss.
Luli, Kathy
#687 - Butterfly Garden
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Beadwork
Artist Statement: This Christmas Train has an engine, coal car, flat car, passenger car and caboose. The
beading for this piece took a lot of time but was a joy to work on and complete. In the window of the cars
you can see Santa driving the train with the help of an elf. The coal car has crystals to look like coal. The flat
car is carrying boxes with numbers to count down to Christmas showing 24 so not quite to the holiday.
Several of Santa's helpers are in the passenger car. Mrs. Claus can be seen looking out the window of the
caboose.
Lunde, Rosie
#401 - Tribute to Jean
Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: New Jersey Needle Artists ANG Chapter
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Debbie Rowley
Artist Statement: Colors changed by stitcher -- this is a piece designed as a tribute to Jean Hilton and uses
many of her specialty stitches.
Lunde, Rosie
#413 - Versailles
Award: Third Place
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: New Jersey Needle Artists ANG Chapter
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 24
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes
Artist Statement: Intended to look like the structured gardens at the French palace. NJNA did this as a
workshop with Ann-Marie.
Lunde, Rosie
#416 - Norway Harbor
Award: Honorable Mention
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: New Jersey Needle Artists ANG Chapter
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 24
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Gail Stafford
Artist Statement: Gail based this from a photograph taken in Norway. My husband is Norwegian and loves
boats so I did this for him!
Lunde, Rosie
#417 - Moon on the Water
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: New Jersey Needle Artists ANG Chapter
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 18
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Wendy Moore
Artist Statement: I love the special stitches used in the moon and also that the tall tree is comprised of
crescents.
Lunde, Rosie
#418 - Perfect Squares 2
Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway
Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: New Jersey Needle Artists ANG Chapter
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Thread Count: 24
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes
Artist Statement: Fun to Stitch with all these unique and amazing stitches!
Lutes, Sierra
#722 - S'more Camping, Please!
Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Original Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)
Artist Statement: My family and I always find ourselves asking when and where we are camping next, often
during an active camping trip. My family has always been very close, so camping in our travel trailer has
created so many amazing memories. The entire family loves to camp, ESPECIALLY the dogs! I wanted to
create a piece that was as special as the memories we have already made and will continue to make! We are
due for an upgrade very soon since adding a nephew, so this is to commemorate our very first camper.
Lutes, Sierra
#723 - Santa Barkley
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Commercial Pattern/Designer: Pepperberry Designs
Artist Statement: This is a commercial canvas that I altered to match my dog, Barkley, a little bit better! The
original design was meant to be a Corgi. My dog is a Husky mix so I added some extra fluff to the original
design. This was one of the toughest self finishes I have done, but it was so worth it to see my pup come to
life as I was stitching him!
Lutes, Sierra
#724 - My Dearest, Clementine
Award: First Place
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Adapted Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional
Artist Statement: This is my dearest, Clementine. I adapted a photograph taken by Joe Ravi to create her.
Red Pandas are one of my favorite animals, but I couldn't find a Red Panda needlepoint canvas to buy...so I
made one myself! I poured my heart and soul into her design, painting, and stitching process. I couldn't be
more proud of her if I tried. I hope my Clementine brings you as much joy as she has brought me.
Lyles, Lauren
#902 - Fall Frolic
Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: The first time I ever worked with a blended wool fiber. It makes the fox look very furry!
Lynn, Barb
#711 - Graceland
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: Found this on a piece of paper in the teacher's lounge on the Fridge. Thought it would
make a great cross stitch! The gummy bears are the favorite flavors of the teachers at school!
Lynn, Barb
#712 - Deutsch ist Wunderbar!
Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Adapted Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: Found Kit at while visiting Graceland! Says Graceland at the top with lots of small pictures
about his life like a pink car, movies, guitar, motorbike, etc. Plus Elvis.
Lynn, Barb
#713 - Montepelier
Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: Bought the cross stitch kit at Montepelier.
Lynn, Barb
#714 - Christmas is for Children
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: Found in a Holiday book.
Lynn, Barb
#717 - Gingerbread House
Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)
Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self
Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch
Artist Statement: Ginderbread house that has what looks like Hersheys Kisses in vibrant colors on the
bottom. It says Merry Christmas over the top of the house. I found this in a book of Christmas designs.