JoAnn Gardella of Island House Needlepoint will be teaching her interpretation of ECS x IHN tic tac toe stitch guides (colorful colorway).

Threads include: Petit Silk Lame; Neon Rays +; Sajou stranded cotton; stranded silk threads; sparkly threads; velvet; sock wools

Techniques include: Plying and stitching with stranded threads; use of laying tool; stitching with flat threads; evaluating stitching pathways;

When: Saturday and Sunday June 6th & 7th 9:30 am-2pm

Where: In Person – Island House Needlepoint – 11 Day Street S. Norwalk, CT 06854

Class fee includes: comprehensive illustrated stitch guide, canvas, thread kit, stretcher bars, Island House magnetic laying tool, needles and lunch and snacks both days.

Supplies to bring: Your needlepoint tool kit. We will be stitching on stretcher bars please bring your stand if you choose to use one

Level: Intermediate

Class type: Group

Accommodations:  We have secured a room block at the Residence Inn by Marriott (45 S Main Street, South Norwalk, CT) for Friday and Saturday nights.  Please reach out to the hotel directly and ask for the “Island House Retreat” room block – 855-999-0131.  Alternatively book on line using our group rate link Book your group rate for Island House Retreat .  Accommodations include complimentary breakfast.  Parking is available for a nominal fee at the hotel. Our room block rate is available for bookings by Wed May 6, 2026.

Please note: Class fees are non-refundable.  If you are not able to attend this class you may choose to transfer your class fee if you find a participant to come in your place.