This approach seems eminently successful as a large proportion of these novices become regular customers. Guest teachers are the norm, not the exception. In the past these have included dede Ogden, Amy Bunger, Joan Thomasson, Deborah Wilson, Tish Holland, Cassie Prescott, Sharon Garmize, Helen Crawford, Barbara Elmore, Terry Enfield, Erica Wilson, Peter Ashe and many more. And I have watched our loyal customers who have supported the classes over 20 years, develop into excellent and exquisite stitchers. Needle Nook also holds open stitching sessions every Monday and Thursday.
Customers can bring class projects to work on at their leisure.
Bernice always has 2 staff teachers scheduled at these times to help with a stitch, consult on color or thread changes, etc. Some of the stitchers have been coming to these sessions almost from the store's inception. Of course there's always new blood being added as well and the needleworkers that partake of these sessions form a very close support group. I am extremely proud of our stitching support group.