She’s been with NN since 2009 and currently handles our accounting. Her favorite gadget is my North Dakota needle minder, “…because I can use it for my needles as well as my crochet hooks!” Gwen has been the angel for the Romanian Point Lace class for two years, but her real love is for crochet.
Month: June 2011
Stitcher’s Showcase: Nadine Sorby
My name is Nadine Sorby from Canby, MN. The cross banner is from the 2004 Award Winning Designs In Hardanger Embroidery designed by Atsusko Ito and is my most ambitious project to date. It is worked on 22 count Hardanger fabric in light blue with white DMC pearl cotton thread. It is backed with copen […]
Meet the Staff: Mary Ann O.
We chose this picture from retreat because Mary Ann has the most infectious laugh! She’s been with NN since 1986! Her favorite technique is Hardanger Embroidery. She was an Angel for the Chinese Dragon Boats class at retreat. Her favorite gadget are the Opticaid magnifiers as “they just work perfect for me!”
The Nordic Needle Nisse
We have so many friends around the world that we want to share them with you! So, we decided to create our own version of Flat Stanley called Nordic Needle Nisse. A Nisse is the Norwegian mythical creature who was responsible for watching over the farm and the family. Our Nisse would love to come […]
Lacy Swedish Almond Wafers
Lacy Swedish Almond Wafers Ingredients: 3/4 cup unblanched almonds, ground fine 1/2 cup sweet butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons heavy cream Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine all the ingredients in a small heavy saucepan. Heat until the butter melts, stirring constantly. The mixture […]