The Corner Cupboard Offers A Pointed Niche For Those Who Stitch

An informative newsletter by the folks at The Corner Cupboard, a needlework shop in the Spokane Valley, has come to our attention. The newsletter includes tidbits about trade shows, the Spokane Needlework Guild, tips for needleworkers and a class schedule (cross-stitch and silk ribbon classes for beginners start Saturday at the shop, 811 E. Sprague). There’s also a sit-and-stitch session every Thursday afternoon. Call the shop at 747-7640 for more information.

February events:

The 18th annual Spokane Home & Yard Show will be Feb. 22-25 at the Interstate Fairgrounds.

On the other side of the state, the annual Northwest Flower and Garden Show will transform the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle into a garden, Feb. 7-11 (call 206-789-5333 for information). And the Northwest’s largest home show, the Seattle Home Show, will spread across 50,000 square feet of the Kingdome Feb. 17-25 (call 206-284-0960 for information).

Herbs and more: Those whose thoughts turn to the gentle practices of aromatherapy can sign up for workshops in exploring the therapeutic properties of scents.

Two-hour workshops will be held at Palouse Prairie, 703 N. Monroe, on Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m., March 9 at 1:30 p.m. and April 6 at 11 a.m. The fee is $30; to register call 327-0430. Workshops on other topics, including a valentine workshop for children, are also scheduled.

As thoughts turn to gardening: The first lecture in the Magical Mystery Tour of Gardening series was Thursday night, but there are others. The “Turning Fantasy into Reality” lecture is next Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Spokane County Ag Center, 222 N. Havana. Plan to arrive early; admission is $5. For information, call 533-2048.

, DataTimes