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#618 - No Title

Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Aunt Martha's Hot Iron Transfer

Artist Statement: As a textile artist I explore the world of fiber using various mediums. I have knitted,

created tapestries, stitched and created woven hats. I use variegated yarn that changes color throughout my

stitching. I find it visually pleasing to see how the color changes throughout the piece. Stitching is a time I

can relax and create. I challenge myself to engage in adventurous art techniques. I have created batiks, hand painted warps and have used alcohol inks throughout my work.

For Sale: $100

emily.wroten@servicesource.org

D, T

#619 - No Title

Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery

Artist Statement: As a textile artist I explore the world of fiber using various mediums. I have knitted,

created tapestries, stitched and created woven hats. I have been a textile artist for 3 years and have enjoyed

learning all about the world of textile arts. I use variegated yarn that changes color throughout my stitching.

I find it visually pleasing to see how the color changes throughout the piece. Stitching is a time I can relax

and create. I challenge myself as an artist to engage in new and adventurous art techniques. I have created

batiks, hand painted warps and have used alcohol inks throughout my work. I navigate the internet and

explore it for images, colors and shapes to influence and affect my artwork. Once my piece is completed, I

like to feel the texture that the stitches create.

For Sale: $100

emily.wroten@servicesource.org

Dalton, Carolyn

#582 - Colonial Eagle

Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel

Artist Statement: I created this piece in 1978/79 while serving three years on active duty in the US Army. I

have always felt a strong tie with the military and specifically the colonial era. I have since determined I

have numerous ancestors who served in most wars in this country dating back to the Mayflower. This is a

colonial eagle with 13 small stars representing the 13 colonies above head/wings and US Shield with 50

larger stars around the border representing the 50 states.

Dalton, Carolyn

#583 - Two Birds on Branch

Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel

Artist Statement: This was my first needlework. I stitched this in 1968 at 11-12 years old and gave it to one

of my grandmothers for Christmas. It is two birds (possibly robins) sitting on a tree branch with red/orange

flowers with a thin Bamboo looking frame.

Dalton, Carolyn

#584 - Colonial Girl and Boy Holding Flower Pot

Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery

Artist Statement: This needlepoint is of a Colonial looking Girl and Boy holding a Flower pot in all white

thread. The stitching is mostly French knots and chain stitching. The border is fancy swirls and small

flowers.

Dalton, Carolyn

#585 - Bears - Wonder and Joy

Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch

Artist Statement: This is a cross stitched needlework of six bears playing with butterflies in a World full of

Wonder and Joy. I made this in 1990 before my first child was born. It has a navy blue frame.

Dalton, Genevieve

#647 - Welcome Banner

Award: First Place

Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)

Division: Junior (14-17 years old) | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Multi-Stitch (4+)

Thread Count: 24

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Nelly’s Needlers Children’s workshop

Artist Statement: This piece was fun to work with and very interesting to explore stitches with, especially the

hardanger.

Dalton, Genevieve

#648 - Calico Cat Pillow

Award: Second Place

Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)

Division: Junior (14-17 years old) | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Nelly’s Needlers Children’s Workshop

Artist Statement: This piece was wonderful to learn how to do and very enjoyable to make. This is a pillow

with sampler cat blocked into different sections, with stitches including chain, French knots, long-arm cross,

and satin.

Davidson, Erica

#855 - Golden Lily Tapestry

Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Bothy Threads/Morris & Co

Artist Statement: This is my first "real" needlepoint piece. Previously I had only worked on small kid's

projects like glasses cases and change purses. It took a long time but I was extremely proud when I put in

my last stitch and submitted it for finishing. In fact, my dog's name is Lily!

Davis, Marguerite

#219 - Blue Monogram

Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway

Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: Potomac Chapter ANG

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional

Thread Count: 18

Artist Statement: This monogram brought me back to Needlepoint after years of Counted Cross stitch.

Davis, Paula

#864 - Compass Rose

Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Blackwork

Thread Count: 28

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Catherine Jordan

Artist Statement: A compass rose is a decorative and useful image on a map or nautical chart to show

direction. This compass rose is a blackwork design. I finished the piece into a pin cushion using fine hand

sewing stitches.

Davis, Paula

#865 - Mythical Myrtle

Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery

Thread Count: 28

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Barbara Kershaw

Artist Statement: Myrtle is a dragon designed by Barbara Kershaw using Casalguidi and Italian drawn

thread embroidery. I changed the dragon’s wings to my own design and added needle lace in between the

continuous wrapping.

Davis, Paula

#866 - Overdyed Spools

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: Melita Glavin

Artist Statement: This project was designed by Melita Glavin and it uses 4 canvas stitches using 1 overdyed

thread to see how you can control the color of an overdyed thread. Then, I went into my stash to find

colorful threads to “wrap” around the spools.

Davis, Paula

#867 - Blackwork Flag

Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Blackwork

Thread Count: 30

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Kaethe Pittman

Artist Statement: The Blackwork Flag was designed by Kaethe Pittman. After stitching the flag on linen, I

turned it into a little bag. The bag was stitched by hand.

Deblois, Karen

#861 - Paragon Gazebo Needlecraft Crewel Kit

Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Crewel

Commercial Pattern/Designer: 1974 Paragon Needlecraft

Artist Statement: My Mother started this in 1974. My Father sewed the 2 pieces of fabric together for her,

but then my Mother lost interest. I volunteered to complete it and gave it to her as a gift. It hung in my

parents' home for many years until they passed away. Now it's hanging in my home. Stamped design on

homespun fabric with wool/acrylic yarn for crewel embroidery. A 1970s floral design with steps leading up

to the gazebo.

Demsick, Emily

#116 - Cross My Heart

Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: In Stitches

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Traditional

Thread Count: 18

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Eye Candy NA

Artist Statement: Stitched with elongated cross stitches for the hearts and a basketweave background.

DeRosa, Jean

#301 - Elisabeth Pothole 1777

Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Total Framing

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Sampler - Traditional

Thread Count: 40

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Queenstown Sampler Designs

Artist Statement: Reproduction Dutch sampler, with a stepped-gabled house in the center and a windmill on

top. The sampler maker was christened in Jan. 1766 in Delft Holland.

DeRosa, Jean

#303 - Tulip

Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Total Framing

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch

Thread Count: 36

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Northern Expressions Needlework

Artist Statement: This is a geometric floral design inspired by flowers from my mother’s garden. It’s a square

piece with 6 rounds of various widths in red and green. Done with Crescent Colours Belle Soie.

Dichysyn, Elizabeth

#658 - Michael Powell - Place du Marché

Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch

Thread Count: 18

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Michael Powell

Artist Statement: I loved stitching this piece. Michael Powell is an amazing artist. He captures amazing

color in detail in his watercolor paintings. Thankfully he translates them into cross stitch patterns. Place du

Marché is actually three separate patterns. Two patterns, I found in Ocean City Maryland. The third pattern

I had to order from England as I couldn’t find it anywhere in the USA.

Dichysyn, Elizabeth

#659 - Floral Etchings

Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch

Thread Count: 18

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Heart in Hand Floral Etchings — Cecilia Turner

Artist Statement: I found two floral etching chart patterns in a small shop during a trip in Sydney, Australia.

Then on a separate trip, I stitched this piece during my 15-hour flight to China, during my 5 weeks of travel

throughout and the 15-hour flight home. I find when stitching during my travels, I can always remember

both the trip and the piece that I stitched.

Dichysyn, Elizabeth

#660 - Waxing Moon Designs - Four Season House Trios

Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch

Thread Count: 18

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Waxing Moon Designs

Artist Statement: I stitched four different seasonal patterns into one piece.

Dichysyn, Elizabeth

#661 - Louis Comfort Tiffany-View from Oyster Bay

Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch

Thread Count: 22

Commercial Pattern/Designer: The Collector’s Gallery—Louis Comfortable Tiffany stained glass adapted for

cross stitch. View from Oyster Bay

Artist Statement: I love the Tiffany stained glass pieces. I found the pattern at a swap pattern table at Camp

Wannastitch. This is the first piece I stitched in this size using 22 count fabric. It was a very challenging

piece for me.

Diehl, Norma

#754 - Carpe

Location: International Room (2nd Floor, Pink Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Japanese Embroidery

Artist Statement: Technique: Japanese Embroidery with silk and metallic threads. This work interprets the

Japanese legend of the carp’s transformation into a dragon. While the carp traditionally symbolizes peace

and domestic harmony, this piece highlights the strength and cunning required to swim upstream. The use

of peacock blues and greens represents the vibrant energy and attitude of a young man striving for

personnel advancement a symbol of strength, and perseverance.

Diehl, Norma

#759 - Tea Blossoms

Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Japanese Embroidery

Artist Statement: This is a celebration of the Japanese tea camellia, known as tsubaki (Camellia japonica), a

flower that has been deeply cherished & woven into the cultural fabric of Japan for centuries. Often referred

to as the "Rose of Winter," the camellia is a symbol of unassuming elegance, resilience, and inner strength,

as it is one of the few blossoms to thrive and provide vibrant color during the coldest months of the year.

The composition is executed using traditional Japanese embroidery techniques, utilizing fine silk threads on

a silk ground fabric. To add depth and a hint of ethereal light, I have included a delicate sprinkling of gold

and silver threads within the background leaves and the flower centers. This medium allows for a unique

play of light, capturing the waxy luster of the camellia’s deep green leaves and the velvety texture of its

petals. The choice of a gold frame & fillet was intentional, designed to mirror the noble and refined status

the camellia holds in Japanese history—a flower once favored by samurai and high-ranking nobility. Central

to this piece is the flower’s role in the Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu). Within the tranquil setting of a tea

room, a single, perfect camellia blossom is often chosen as the seasonal decoration, representing purity,

grace, & the fleeting beauty of the present moment. Through this embroidery, I aim to capture that sense of

quiet contemplation and the enduring spirit of a blossom that remains steadfast against the winter chill.

For Sale: $5999

norma@diehl.net

Dohne, Lynn

#148 - Lynn Dohne

Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway

Division: Senior (70 years and up) | Exhibited by: In Stitches

Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery

Artist Statement: I made this piece for my granddaughter when we visited Williamsburg. I also made her a

full costume except for the under garments. It is a silk 18th century embroidered work bag women carried

in that century.

Doi, Mary

#797 - Alaskan Fireweed

Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Adapted Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch

Thread Count: 14

Artist Statement: This piece was adapted from a stained glass artwork in a window pane that was displayed

in a restaurant near Anchorage. The artist loved the colors and the design that represented the movement of

the flowers in the wind during her summer trip to Denali where fireweed were in full bloom.

Donnelly, Dawn

#119 - Christmas Baubles

Award: Second Place

Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: In Stitches

Category: Original Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)

Thread Count: 18

Artist Statement: I love the world of Zenspirations with its vibrant colors, unique designs, and whimsical

elements. Over the years, I’ve created Christmas cards and realized a similar concept would make a fantastic piece for Christmas. Since it's a teaching piece, I concentrated on ten ornaments and surrounded them with plenty of hanging dangles. Additionally, I managed to include a word and my name within the dangles without making them too noticeable.

Doroshow, Robin

#882 - JR log-cabin-style pattern

Location: American History (1st Floor Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Mill Hill

Artist Statement: This piece captured my interest for the wonderful mix of colors (blues and dark reds) and

the opportunity to alter the center square by using my husband's and my initials in the center (instead of a

button from the kit). Working on perforated paper from a chart was challenging, as was the use of beads. It

is worked in cotton floss and beading on perforated paper in dark reds and blues in a pattern similar to the

quilting pattern known as log cabin. The central square says "JR."

Doroshow, Robin

#883 - Pegasus

Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)

Thread Count: 18

Artist Statement: I found this painted canvas in a "sale" bucket a couple of years ago, and fell in love with it.

I really enjoyed choosing the fibers and especially the stitches (from a book). Working with the silk/wool

blend was a pleasure to my fingers and to my eyes. It shows best in good light which picks up the metallic

fibers.

Dreesbach, Brenda

#760 - Flowers in a garden

Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Jo Butcher

Artist Statement: The poppies are the first piece I tried with this technique of a painted background with an

embroidered foreground. I continue with the additional pieces to create the set.

Drollas, Noelle

#140 - NOLA Lily

Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: In Stitches

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Wendy Moore

Artist Statement: This is a bold, beautiful design by Wendy Moore. She designed this for a class at the 2025

American Needlepoint Guild’s Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana. The design is the Fleur de Lys in the

colors of New Orleans. The outermost design border portrays some of the types of beautiful wrought iron

railings on homes in the historic district and on Bourbon St. I saw the class preview at the 2024 Seminar

and signed up immediately! I love Wendy’s choice of colors and patterns and all the vivid colors she chose

for the piece. I love how it has turned out after framing—this will be a treasured piece to display in my

home.

Drollas, Noelle

#141 - Windowbox

Award: First Place

Location: Garden Room (1st Floor, Cream Parlor)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: In Stitches

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery: Silk Ribbon

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Jean Smith

Artist Statement: This is a painted canvas and I interpreted the flowers and greenery with extensive silk

ribbon work to give extra dimension to the flowers and make them the focus of the piece. The medium of

silk ribbon embroidery creates particularly beautiful forms and shapes for flowers. This is a Jean Smith

canvas of flowers in a window box. The house is stitched in Silk straw.

Duffy, MariBeth

#637 - Blackwork iPhone Case

Award: Honorable Mention

Location: Halloween Room (2nd Floor Landing)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Original Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Blackwork

Thread Count: 14

Artist Statement: Why not carry your passion everywhere you go? This piece has started many

conversations and sparked an interest in blackwork by a few. I have to admit I was sad when I needed to

upgrade my phone and this case no longer fit but there's fabric in my stash and designs on the drawing

board... Another blackwork case? Hardanger? Drawn Thread? Maybe I need more phones...

Duffy, MariBeth

#638 - William Morris' The Strawberry Thief

Award: Honorable Mention

Location: Pets Room (2nd Floor, Blue Bedroom)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch

Thread Count: 18

Commercial Pattern/Designer: Whoopicat

Artist Statement: After a 30 year hiatus from needlework this piece has reignited my love for all forms of

embroidery. The Strawberry Thief has taken nothing from me but has given so much. The pattern was a

Christmas gift to me and each x was stitched with love.

Dyarman, Melanie

#226 - Geometric Analogous Sampler

Location: 1st Floor, Center Hallway

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Molly Pitcher Stitchers

Category: Original Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)

Thread Count: 18

Artist Statement: This is Step 2 of The Master Craftsman Canvas Program. Color choice shows shading in

the Analogous color scheme from light violet to red violet to reds. Showing the understanding of the color

scheme as well as the knowledge of stitches and how to use them and compensation when placing next to

other stitches. The shading progresses from the top left corner at the lightest to the bottom right corner as

the darkest.

Dyarman, Melanie

#227 - A Study of Diaper Patterns

Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Molly Pitcher Stitchers

Category: Original Design | Technique: Canvaswork: Multi-Stitch (4+)

Thread Count: 18

Artist Statement: This is Step 3 of the Master Craftsman Canvas Program. It uses 9 different Diaper Patterns

with a split-complementary color scheme. The sky is done vertically to appear high above the mountains.

The mountains are lighter in the foreground and get darker as the go farther back. The waters reflection is

to appear wavy with the reflection of the sun in it.

Dyer, Shauna

#568 - Fiery Fantastical Landscape

Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery

Artist Statement: Starting with a series of circles, this abstract piece was created by layering hand-dyed

cheese cloth and lace with a variety of hand-stitched embroidery threads, ribbons, yarn, beads, shells and

stones to create a landscape of fiery warm colors and rich textures.

Dyer, Shauna

#569 - Wild Wood Journal Cover

Location: Beach Room (1st Floor, Music Room)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Original Design | Technique: Surface Embroidery

Artist Statement: Taking inspiration from the fabric and colors, this improvisational collage uses a variety of

fabric, threads and hand stitches to create a playful journal cover. Approximately 14 different stitches are

used in the piece.

For Sale: $35

Novastoker@aol.com

East, Peggy

#802 - I Heard the Bells

Location: Winter Room (1st Floor, Dining Room)

Division: Adult | Exhibited by: Self

Category: Commercial Design | Technique: Counted Thread: Cross-Stitch

Thread Count: 14

Artist Statement: I stitched this for my sister to hang in her new home.