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Tuesday 27 July 2010

Lorri Birmingham designer

I have been talking to some ladies across the net about Lorri and her hardanger and cross stitch patterns and I was certain she had stopped designing quite a while ago I remember reading it somewhere and I have finally found this ... I quote from  the Internet 

 "Lorri Birmingham, is an internationally known designer recognized for her light hearted whimsical characters and elegant Hardanger needlework. Her designs have earned her several prestigious awards throughout the years. Lorri attended the Paier School of Art in New Haven, Ct. Where she furthered her training in portraits and the fine art. She began her needlework career as a free lance designer in 1989 and founded her own company in 1993. She finally closed the doors to Lorri Birmingham Designs in 2006. Lorri sat on the board of directors for the Stitching Festival from1999 to 2006. She started a new business in 2006, designing jewelry. Lorri owns and operates 2 jewelry stores on Lake George, New York, which keeps her busy all summer. All this time Lorri hasn't been able to forget her love for needlework. She is currently working with Stoney Creek on new designs. She also missed all the wonderful friends she has met throughout the years. "It was very hard to say goodbye to all my fans and students, but now I get to see them at least once a year on the cruises!" 
 ... it seems she teaches on these cruises.

I must say I have done many of her hardanger pieces and have many of her patterns. So she can still be found via Stoney Creek designs hopefully in the future..



2 comments:

stitchenmylifeaway said...

Laurie,
Thank you for the good news. I did know that see teaches on the cruses but they are not in my budget so I look forward to her future with Stoney Creek.
Shay

stitchenmylifeaway said...

Laurie,
Thank you for the good news. I did know that see teaches on the cruses but they are not in my budget so I look forward to her future with Stoney Creek.
Shay