Jerri and friend in The West needlepoint store in Tucson

Looking for a Needlepoint Instructor or Coach

Whether you are looking to learn a new handy craft, ready to take your needlepointing skills to the next level, or looking for inspiration, you need Jerri.

Teaching

Setting you up for success!

All levels. Whether this is the first time you’ve picked up a threaded needle, or a seasoned stitcher looking for a different perspective, there’s something here for you.

Beginners start with basketweave and work their way through a reference board of 32 decorative stitches. During this journey, you’ll be encouraged to try different fibers, explore how different fibers work, or don’t, work together and end up with a library of decorative stitches to use on future projects.

Your journey continues with Intermediate stitching. This board explores the next level of decorative stitches that combines two fibers in the same pattern.

These stitches introduce you to “open stitching”, a technique that incorporates the painted canvas into the final design.

Both levels include canvas talks. You select several painted canvases and discuss possible fibers and decorative stitches with Jerri.

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Coaching

Looking to take your stitching to the next level, this is the perfect place to begin.

Private Zoom lessons give you 45 minutes of Jerri’s undivided attention.

This is the time to tackle a new project or a work in progress that you fell out of love with.

Together, you and Jerri will explore what’s working, what’s not working and new techniques to bring your canvas to life.

Consulting

Ready to begin that new piece? Need a deep dive into the ever-changing world of fibers? Stitch guide have you stumped? How about a personal shopping trip with Jerri? Do you have a group of friends looking for a new teacher for inspiration? If you can think it, Jerri can help you through it.

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What Jerri’s Students Say

  • Jerri takes the time to truly understand your canvas and your vision for the finished piece. Rather than simply telling you what to do, she guides you thoughtfully, encouraging you to explore different stitches, threads, and creative ideas. Often nudging you beyond your comfort zone in the best possible way. Her approach builds both skill and confidence.

    Beth
  • Jerri’s knowledge is extensive and invaluable. Whether you’re just learning basketweave or tackling a complex, detailed project, I cannot recommend her highly enough.

    Liz
  • Jerri is a marvel. She helped me take my stitching from meh to magnificent. Her encyclopedic knowledge of threads, stitches and effects will blow your mind.

    Stephanie

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