2008 Education Faculty:
Frank & Judy Bielec,
Katy, TX
Frank and Judy have been exhibiting for 14 years. During those
years we have enjoyed countless classes and numerous luncheons
with them. What a treat they have been! You are guaranteed to
walk away with tons of knowledge from Judy and many tears of
laughter from Frank any time you participate in one of their
events.
Nancy Buhl,
Rockford, IL
Nancy has been a shop owner for 32 years and has taught many
shop classes. She has a teaching degree and taught school before
opening her shop.
Connie Ewbank,
Denham Springs, LA
Connie is a former shop owner, designer, teacher, and
owner/designer of Butterfly Stitches.
Annemiek Koning,
Groningen,The Netherlands
Annemiek Koning is a Dutch designer and has been in business
since 2001. She taught two classes in Charlotte 2003. Every week
she gives workshops in her needlework shop and has taught
different technques, both in stitching as well as finishing.
Lynda Orme, Idaho
Falls, ID
Lynda has a BS in education and is a shop owner, designer and
free lance writer.
Rod Rowley, Conway, AR
Rod Rowley, photographer for DebBee’s Designs, has had 4 1/2
years of extensive, informal study of digital photography.
Cheryl Schaeffer,
Santa Ana , CA
Cheryl began as a designer for Carol Costello and has a BA in
Fiber Arts from Cal State Fullerton and an AA in commercial.
Cheryl taught for ANG and EGA as well as for shops for the last
25 years.
Tracey Shultz ,
Fort Smith, AR
Tracey has been doing needlework for over 20 years and has a new
love for bead weaving! A former needlework shop owner in Fort
Smith, AR for four years, she has experience in teaching in her
shop, at retreats, at local guilds and stitching clubs. Tracey
enjoys designing and creating fun projects for her retreats and
always loves a challenge when it comes to needle and thread.
Cecelia Stricklin,
Boise, ID
Cece has owned the Thread Gatherer for 16 years. Color in
hand-dyed threads is her specialty. Her daughter, brings a fresh
approach to using our specialty threads and ribbons to embellish
these books.
Marilyn Uriciuoli,
Manlius, NY
Has been teaching at local embroidery and quilt guilds for the
past 10+ years. Has taught at Charlotte and Nashville Needlework
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