Description:

This group is for those interested in getting together once a month and working on an unfinished project.

I will not be teaching a specific project in this class, but will be available to provide assistance with design or technique.  Join us if:

• You have a project that you have started and want to finish, but just don’t get around to working on it at home,

• Have been to any of my classes and need assistance getting the project started again,

• Want to design your own project, but not sure where to start, 

• You just want the opportunity to stitch and be inspired by the work of others.

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Description:

Blackwork is a counted thread technique where the patterns can be used to create interesting shaded designs.  Using different thicknesses of thread or changing the pattern areas of the design can appear lighter or darker. Spend a few hours learning how this can be done and learn how to move on to creating your own Blackwork designs.

 

This class is suitable for beginners.

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Students will need to bring:

Evenweave fabric - a count you can see, 28 or 32 tpi are good if you can see to count the threads. Cotton evenweave or Linen are both fine.

Black stranded cotton, 2 skeins

Fine tapestry needles

Small scissors

Notebook and pencil

 

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Description:

Long and short is often a stitch people avoid or are scared of. Learn the technique of long and short while you stitch this simple feather design. During the workshop you will learn how to create a smooth finish to your stitching and how to blend your colours.

Needs List:

Embroidery hoop - 8" is fine

Washed calico

Background fabric, silk or cotton, not too textured, pale colours are easier to work on

Stranded cottons - bring 3 or 4 shades of a colour

Size 10 crewel needles

Pencil and notebook

Normal sewing kit

Description:

Learn how to do 'One Stitch Sashiko' and turn your stitching into the top of a pincushion or a patch for jeans. Participants will learn how to mark up a grid and stitch a variety of different hitomizashi (one stitch sashiko) patterns.

 

Hand turned wooden bowls for the pincushion will be available to buy in class for $15
 

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Description:

Reticella is detached needlelace worked on a framework of pulled threadwork.

 

A Pohutukawa flower is embroidered on a pulled thread framework on evenweave linen.  You have a choice between gold thread on red linen or red thread on white sparkling linen.

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Description:

Create colourful Christmas decorations based on Hungarian folk Embroidery.  Fabric with the four design outlines will be provided as part of the class price.  In the class, you will choose one to stitch and finish off. You can then work on the others after the class.

You are welcome to bring your own felt and embroidery threads, but Felt and Strand Yarn packes will also be available for purchase. A stitch instruction booklet is included in the price.

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Description:

Try something different this Christmas and make this stunning beaded bauble cover to add to your Christmas tree.  Learn the basics of working with beads, bugles and crystals to create one of these beautiful ornaments.  This technique is addictive and once you've learnt how to make one, you'll be creating your own designs.

 

All materials, including an iridescent glass bauble, will be provided as a kit.

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Description:

Spend a day creating a unique canvas work pendant or brooch (They measure 3.5cm x 5.5cm).

I will bring a selection of designs for you to use or you could bring your own simple design to make your piece truly unique.

​Stitched in simple tent stitch on 18 count canvas using crewel wool or stranded cotton.

During the class you will learn:

to shade colours using tent stitch

what order to work elements of the design to get the best shape

how to make up your pendant

how to hand twist a matching cord.

Needs List

 10" embroidery hoop

Selection of stranded cotton

Crewel wool if you have some

Normal sewing kit

Tapestry needles size 22

Pencil and notebook

Your own design of you wish

I wil provide:

18 count canvas large enough for 4 pendants at a cost of $5.

Crewel wook for you to use for a donation, you will only need a tiny amount.

A selection of designs if you don't have one of your own.

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Description:

In this beginners class you will: Learn how to prepare the temari ball, how to divide it into 8 or 16 equal sections and how to do the basic embroidery stitch.  Two different patterns will be taught but students are welcome to try a more free range approach if they wish.  Perfect for the Christmas tree or as a special present for a friend.

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Description:

Make the panels for a simple jacket or vest with boro or kantha style running stitch. A simple jacket pattern will be provided but class participants are welcome to use their own.  The panels will be laid out separately in the first class and then most of the hand - stitching will be completed at home. There is an opportunity to attend a 'finishing' class later in the year (or even the following year!) for help with the final construction of the jacket. It is also possible to make a wallhanging, cushion or bag in this class if you don't have time to complete the stitching on a whole jacket.

 

Beginners to intermediate. Clothing construction experience would help but is not essential.

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Sewing machines with walking foot required.

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Many of you may have been to tambour classes in the past then put the hook away and not touched it since.  Others may have looked at the beautiful Suzanis, cushions or shawls from Central Asia and would like to make one but couldn't face the endless hours of working chain stitch. Once mastered, the tambour hook enables you to produce these beautiful pieces in a fraction of the time.

A tambour needle can be used to work projects in the following techniques:

• Luneville - French Haute Couture embroidery - the exotic beading you see on garments.

• Tambour work - Chain Stitch - many of the Suzanis, shawls, rugs, cushions and bags from Central Asia are worked in chain using a tambour hook.

• Tambour lace - chain stitch worked on tulle, initially developed in France but then the technique spread across Europe.

In this class you will learn the basics of working with a tambour needle, chosse from one of the styles of tambour work and design and work a basic project.

Intially you will make a sampler to learn how to use your needle to:

• work a basic chain stitch,

• attach beads, bugles and sequins, and

• pad elements and make detached elements (petals, wings etc for stumpwork).

Once you have mastered working with the tambour hook, you will begin work on a project of your choice in any of the styles mentioned above.

 

Materials includes fabric for sampler and specialist threads.