LOIS KERSHNER NEEDLEWORK

An enjoyment and appreciation of the beauty of nature and natural forms is the motivating inspiration behind my designs. Essentially I paint with thread, creating the illusion of light, shadow, perspective, and texture through thread and stitch selection and placement. 

In my 'threadscapes' I use canvas embroidery to record memorable places and experiences much as others use travel journals, photo albums, and sketch books.

My study of Ikebana — Japanese flower arranging — for nearly twenty years has influenced my Sashiko pieces which feature both traditional motifs and contemporary designs.

Teachers' Certification in Canvas Embroidery, National Academy of Needlearts.

Member:

American Needlework Guild (ANG)

The Embroiderers' Guild of America (EGA)

National Academy of Needlearts (NAN)

National Embroidery Teachers' Association (NETA)

Publications:

ANG online 2008 Stitch of the Month. Circles: Theme & Variations.

 Needle Pointers Magazine, ANG. Sassy Hat. Vol XXXVI, No. 2, March 2008, p. 28. 

Awards:

ANG Best of Show, Peoples' and Delegates' Choice, 2010.

Greater Pacific Region, EGA, Judges and Peoples Choice, 2008

NAN Permanent Collection Accession, 2007

Greater Pacific Region, EGA, Judges' Choice: 2006, 2008

ANG Small Masterpiece, 2003

Service:

National Academy of Needlearts, Asst. Dir. Teachers' Certification 2009-

National Embroidery Teachers' Association, Pres. 2011-12.

Santa Clara Valley Chapter, EGA. President 2008-2009; V.P Programs 2007.

Golden Gate Canvas Workers, ANG. Chair Correspondence Courses 2009.

South Bay Needlepointers, ANG. Program Chair 2007.

Colorado Chapter, EGA. Exhibits Chair, 2006.