Description:

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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:

These petroglyps are found on the rocks in the Mojave Desert. It is thought that they probably represent the tribal shamans of the American Indians. Worked on silk paper, dyed in the colours of the desert, personality and texture is added to this piece with surface stitching selected to complement the design.

In this class you will learn how to work an applique technique using silk paper and how to select stitches to compliment the design.  A kit will be provided which includes the background fabric, the silk paper and threads required to complete the project.  Finished size - 22cm x 33 cm.

 

Suitable for all levels of stitcher. 

Description:

Or Nue is the technique of couching down a metal thread with different colours to create an image. Normally the metal thread runs all in one direction.

The stitches can be put close together to cover the metal thread and create a dark tone. 

During this class you will learn the basics of Or Nue in a contemporary way. Using different colours of metal thread as well as different colours of couching thread together with changing the direction of the metal thread.

Bring your own image of a landscape and translate that into a tiny stitched piece.

Finished size approx 4cm x 5cm.

 

Needs list:

Landscape image, can be on your phone or printed out.

Embroidery hoop ( hands free if you have one)

Washed calico to fit hoop

Size 10 crewel needles

Stranded cottons to match the colours in your landscape

Notebook and pencil

 

Material fee is for the metal thread gold, silver and copper.

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Description:

Create your own A4 size Still Life with a vase or a bowl containing three dimensional flowers, fruit and /or leaves.

Linen fabric will be available in a range of colours for you to create your own background textured with simple stitches.

A bowl or vase for your flowers and fruit will be appliqued.

Some threads and fabrics will be provided but if you have something special you would like to incorporate into the Still Life you are welcome to bring it along and we can discuss how to best use it. For example, the bowl for the cherries is from an old, embroidered doily and the cherries are red velvet. A piece of lace may look good on the table.

You may not finish completely, but you will have been taught and practised each step.

Advice and options for finishing your piece of work for display will be given.

 

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Description:

Traditionally the strawberry is a symbol of love and passion, abundance and prosperity.  For me the strawberry is evocative of long hot summers and Christmas holidays.

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In this class you will use pulled thread work and wired stumpwork to stich the fruit and calyx, before being shown how to construct your own delectable strawberry.

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A needs list for materials and equipment will be supplied.

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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Needs List:

3 shades of one colour of Pearl 5 cotton (just bring all your Pearl Cotton if you have some)

a packet of pins with coloured tops

a reel of cheap overlocking thread or other cheap thread.

Darning needles

 

NB Please do not buy anything until the class is confirmed to be going ahead.

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