The Pepper Pot
Introduction to Decorative Stitches with Debbie Lieb
You've gotten a handle on continental and basketweave. Now let's take your stitching to the next level. In this class, Debbie will be teaching you nine decorative stitches to add to your repertoire. You'll work on a practice canvas to learn these stitches with Debbie's guidance. Bring your WIPs or projects, and Debbie will also help you pick stitches to enhance your project.
All materials to learn decorative stitches will be provided.
Two Available Class Dates
- Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:30 - 8:30 PM
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 1:00 - 4:00 PM
About Debbie
Deborah Lieb joins us from New Jersey and has been needlepointing for more than 40 years, completing well over 250 pieces. She was first introduced to needlepoint while attending Vanderbilt University, learning from a college friend and through a short lesson at Sign of the Arrow, a needlepoint store in St. Louis, MO.
Over the years, Debbie has studied with renowned teachers including Anthony Minieri and Pamela Miller, the store owner at The Edwardian Needle, her local needlepoint shop (LNS) in NJ. Her work has also been featured in Needlepoint Now Magazine.
While Debbie appreciates the beauty of a full basketweave finished canvas, her true passion lies in decorative stitches and embellishment. She values both the craftsmanship of traditional needlepoint, or the craft of needlepoint and the creativity involved in making each piece unique, or the art of needlepoint. Everything changed in needlepoint for Debbie truly, after taking a Crazy Quilt class in 2019 with the award-winning Betty Fikes Pillsbury; she began combining crazy quilting techniques with needlepoint — an artistic fusion she now considers her specialty.
When she is not stitching, Debbie works as an office manager at a law firm, where she has been employed for more than 23 years. She also enjoys spending time with her mini poodle, Luke, and getting in her “steps.” Debbie is also excitedly preparing to become a first-time grandmother.
You can find some of Debbie’s work on TikTok @thestitching.end
Contact Us
Want to learn more about classes and events at The Pepper Pot? Send an email to hello@thepepperpot.co or fill out our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you.
Location & Directions
You’ll find The Pepper Pot inside the historic Ice House Mall in Barrington, Illinois. Public parking is available throughout the property.
The nearest entrance is off Applebee Street, near Jewel-Osco. Enter through the double glass doors beneath the brick arch, then head down the steps or ramp, we’re on the left. You’ll see signage along Lake-Cook Road and inside the building to guide you.
Address:
The Pepper Pot
Historic Ice House Mall
200 Applebee Street, Suite 114
Barrington, IL 60010
Registration & Cancellation Policy
Please register for your preferred date and time in advance, as seating is limited.
Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the start of Open Play are eligible for a full refund. We will offer the available seat to players on our waitlist. Refunds cannot be provided for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the event.
