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P. O. Box 4204
Crofton, MD 21114
Phone: 410-721-3245
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HEMSTITCHING ANGELS
3 hours [1 SAGA Artisan Point] N E W
Prerequisite skills: None
Meet Trudy and Maria! This charming pair of 5” angels will acquaint you with three basic hemstitching or drawn thread techniques: four-sided stitch, chevron stitch and fringed hemstitch. You’ll love their simplicity! Their skirts stitch quickly using pearl cotton and easy-on-the-eyes 32-ct linen. They are finished with woven silk ribbons that also define their waists with sweet bows. No pre-class preparation and all supplies are included in kit.
Kit contents and cost: 32-ct Belfast linen, #12 pearl cotton, silk ribbon, tapestry needle, Styrofoam® balls, cosmetic-size cotton balls. $10.00
DIAMOND HEMSTITCH SHELL
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan Points] N E W
Prerequisite skills: Basic knowledge of dressmaking and embroidery
No wardrobe is complete without a basic, but classic, white linen shell. It works with everything from tailored suits to jeans. What makes this project special are the rows of decorative hand-worked hemstitching that criss-cross the front. Students will learn to adapt a commercial pattern including withdrawing and reweaving threads to prepare for hemstitching, which consists of rows of delicate, but highly textured, diamond hemstitch along with simple hemstitch. The completed project is one that is sure to be worn proudly for years to come.
Kit contents and cost: 1 yd white 60” medium weight Ulster linen, #12 pearl cotton, tapestry needles, mother-of-pearl button, detailed illustrated handout. $35.00. Please contact instructor if additional fabric will be required for short sleeves for a complete kit cost is $40.00.
Special note: Students are required to supply their own commercial sleeveless or cap sleeve shell/blouse pattern (for example, Simplicity #4748 shown in photograph, #5070 or #5104, Butterick #5941, New Look #6483 or #6356) and to make up a test garment in muslin or scrap fabric before class to insure proper fit and to establish desired length.
TYING THE KNOT--A DRAWN THREAD EMBROIDERED BRIDE'S BAG
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan Points]
Prerequisite Skills: None
Every blushing bride needs a delicate bag to hold neces-sities. This project focuses on the coral knot as it is used in drawn thread embroidery to secure a border, to form decorative festoons and as a hemstitch. The design also features a drawn thread cable stitch, wrapped serpentine bars, the four-sided stitch (which looks amazingly like entredeux!) and needlewoven bars. The 8” x 10” draw-string closed bag is stitched on easy-to-see 32-ct evenweave white Belfast linen using #12 pearl cotton. No pre-class preparation required.
Kit contents and cost: 9” x 24” 32-ct Belfast linen, ball #12 pearl cotton, 3 yds 3/8” white double-face silk satin ribbon, #24 tapestry needles, illustrated handout with project photo. $17.00
DRAWN THREAD CHRISTENING CAP
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan points]
Prerequisite skills: None
Class description: This delicate linen cap, enhanced with drawn thread embroidery and trimmed with satin ribbons, is just as appropriate for baby boys as baby girls. Drawn thread work, where fabric threads are withdrawn from the base fabric and the remaining threads are secured, is one of the oldest forms of embroidery. While it may look intricate and complicated, it is really very easy to do. The class focuses on withdrawing and reweaving of threads, various stitch techniques, plus hemstitching and turning two types of corners. For ease on the eyes, evenweave 32-ct Belfast linen is used for the cap. No pre-class preparation required.
Kit contents and cost: evenweave 32-ct Belfast linen, #12 pearl cotton, satin ribbons, needles, plus instructions with a photo of the finished cap. $11.00
CRAZY FOR EMBROIDERY
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan points]
Prerequisite skills: Familiarity with basic hand embroidery stitches including stem, lazy daisy, french knot, buttonhole/blanket, herringbone, feather.
SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS; however embroidery is done by hand.
(Class size limit: 20)
Class description: Don’t you just love different hand embroidery stitches, especially if you need only stitch a few inches before moving to a new one or when you have free rein to try any and all variations? After using a quick and easy method to machine piece a small crazy quilt block from your own and shared fabrics, you will have the opportunity to try out a variety of hand embroidery stitches, including sorbello, pekinese, petal and pagoda chevron, using provided silk threads and ribbons. You may keep your finished crazy quilt block as a reference sampler or turn it into one of several projects. There’s no pre-class preparation for this class, just a raid on your fabric stash!
Kit contents and cost: a selection of silk threads and ribbons, hand sewing needles, machine piecing instructions and stitch directions for some interesting stitches, plus a couple of patterns for possible projects for finishing at home. $12.00
RIBBONED HEART
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan points]
Prerequisite skills: Knowledge of counted thread embroidery is helpful, but not required.
Try your hand at three different forms of embroidery—Norwegian hardanger, Danish drawn thread, and silk ribbon—and watch how they interconnect woven-ribbon fashion to become the focal point of an 8" heart shape. Stitching is done on pre-marked 18-ct evenweave linen with plain and overdyed pearl cotton and silk ribbon with added bead embellishment. The finished project may be framed, set into a serving tray or even used as a pillow insert or cover for a special album. No pre-class preparation.
Kit contents and cost: 18-ct white evenweave linen, ball #8 pearl cotton, skein overdyed #5 pearl cotton, 2 skeins 4 mm silk ribbon, chenille, tapestry, and milliners needles, glass seed beads, beading thread, and illustrated handout with photo of finished project. $20.00
We are sorry that this class may not be available until a suitable thread source is found. Please inquire.
HARDANGER EMBROIDERED SEWING ACCESSORIES SET
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan points]
Prerequisite skills: None
Class description: Treat your hand sewing needles to wool felt storage and your around-the-neck embroidery scissors to a protective covering as you learn basic components of Norwegian hardanger embroidery, using common embroidery stitches, and stitch this charming needle book and scissors cover slide set. Satin stitch klosters, eyelets, cutting and needleweaving will be done on easy-to-see 18-ct evenweave linen using overdyed pearl cotton. Finishing techniques include basic hemstitch for fringing, threaded double running stitch and twisted cord. No pre-class preparation required.
Kit contents and cost: 18-ct evenweave linen, wool felt, skein overdyed #5 pearl cotton, ball #8 ecru pearl cotton, pre-finished batiste scissor cover slide liner, tapestry and chenille needles, handout and photo. $14.00
We are sorry that this class may not be available until a suitable thread source is found. Please inquire.
A BAG OF HARDANGER HEARTS
3 hours [1 SAGA Artisan point]
Prerequisite skills: Counted cross stitch or counted thread embroidery experience helpful, but not required.
Class description: Learn the basics of traditional Hardanger embroidery, but with a contemporary twist using overdyed thread, as you stitch lacy open hearts to decorate a small (5" x 6") lingerie style bag. You will find out how to count to begin work, do satin stitch blocks, cutting and withdrawing threads and needleweaving including double picots. The bag is finished with a close buttonholed edge which you will learn how to cut. There is no pre-class preparation; just bring your finest and sharpest embroidery scissors.
Kit contents and cost: white hardanger fabric, skein pink overdyed #5 pearl cotton, white #8 pearl cotton for the lacy needleweaving, needles and complete instructions including a color photograph. $11.00
We are sorry that this class may not be available until a suitable thread source is found. Please inquire.
BEADWEAVING FOR BEGINNERS
6 hours [Note: this class may not be eligible for SAGA Artisan Points]
Prerequisite Skills: None
If you haven’t been bitten by the beading bug, here’s an opportunity to learn what everyone else has gone crazy for! Right-angle weave is a basic and easy-to-comprehend bead-weaving technique. You will first practice using large-scale beads before beginning the small amulet bag project which has been adapted from a vintage piece from the instructor’s collection. The size 11/0 seed beads are actually very easy to use and pop onto the needle on their own. Starting, stopping and knotting techniques will also be covered. You’ll soon be on your way for MORE beading! Students will furnish their own seed beads; no pre-class preparation.
Kit contents and cost: Pkg. assorted beading needles, Thread Heaven, Nymo beading thread, practice pack (large beads, thread, needle), illustrated handout. $10.50
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