Let's Take a Field Trip

Enriched Stitch allows people to participate in their classes via Skype, but they also have visitors in person. Here is a group from Rhode Island who came to visit the shop which is in Connecticut.  It occurred to me that a field trip might be a fun thing for stitchers to do over the Christmas break, assuming your shop is open right before or after Christmas when you and your stitching friends have a little free time. Of course Enriched Stitch also uses Skype to do a personalized tour of the shop in case you are too far away to do a field trip.
http://astheneedleturns.com/field-trip/

The Needlepointer in Washington State also uses Skype and Face Time (that's the iPhone version of Skype) to interact with customers.
http://www.theneedlepointer.com

Isn't it nice that we are finding technology so useful in the handwork we create?

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Skype by Appointment

Like most fun things, I discovered by accident that the latest Needle Nook University class allows folks to ask questions via Skype by appointment.   The dimensional letters are designed and the class taught by the incomparable David McCaskill.  Looking at the design and reading the description, it occurred to me that this might be a great way for a beginner to stick their toes into the deeper waters of needlepoint fun.  If you have someone in mind to take this class, talk to David first and discover whether this is indeed something they might enjoy.
http://store.needlenook.com/JOY-p36721.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Skype It with Enriched Stitch

Enriched Stitch is getting quite a lot of Skype practice under their belt as they offer both classes and shop tours via this Internet communication program.  Here is the Maggie peacock canvas they are teaching.
http://astheneedleturns.com/maggie-by-aggie/

They also allow folks to tour the store long distance via Skype.  What fun!
http://astheneedleturns.com/skype-virtual-tour/

Skype essentially is a phone and video phone service that for a small fee each month allows you to make phone and video calls.  Both ends of the video call need the software plus a microphone and camera in the computer but you can make regular phone calls via the Internet with Skype without the recipient having the service (although I don't have good luck making free 1-800 number calls via Skype).  You just need a microphone in your computer or headset for that.

Isn't it great being a 21st Century stitcher?!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Doing Anything Tomorrow?

Enriched Stitch in Connecticut is teaching a turkeywork class tomorrow. You can participate via Skype if you don't live near the shop.  Here are the details.
http://astheneedleturns.com/turkey-work-workshop/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Visiting The Enriched Stitch via Skype

I'd heard that the Laura Perin class Enriched Stitch did with Barbara Bergsten went well, but I was still surprised to see that the shop is willing to set up a Skype virtual visit to their shop.   This is an exciting way to visit a shop when you can't actually be there.  They also use Facetime, which is on the newest iPhones.  Being able to talk to real stitchers and visit a real shop when you are bedridden, live half way across the country, or have no local shop anywhere near you is a blessing.  Kudos to Enriched Stitch!
http://enrichedstitch.com/skyping-with-us.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Enriched Stitch Skypes UPDATED

The Enriched Stitch just opened and already they are taking sign ups for classes. The really neat thing is that they allow folks to sit in on class remotely via Skype.  Here are the classes that are planned for right away.  Email the shop for more details and how to use Skype to sit in on the class.  By the way, click on What We're Up To for more glimpses of the class models.  They are also having a Jody trunk show.
http://www.enrichedstitch.com/classes.html

UPDATE:  Enriched Stitch is eager to have Skype students so if you want to take one of the classes via the Internet video connection that Skype provides, let them know ASAP.

By the way, Barbara Bergsten herself is going to participate.
http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2012/05/needlepoint-via-skype.html

Here's her first visit via computer.
http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/2012/05/needlepoint-class-skype-visit.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com