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1787 Regents Park Rd.
Crofton, MD 21114
Phone: 410-721-3245
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DRAWN THREAD EMBROIDERY ACCESSORIES SET
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan Points] N E W
Prerequisite skills: Familiarity with counted thread embroidery is helpful, but not essential.
Drawn thread embroidery only looks delicate and complicated. Learn how to withdraw fabric threads from easy-to-see 32-ct Belgian linen to create lacey open areas secured by basic embroidery stitches which include Italian hemstitch as well as van dyke, herringbone, cable and chain—identical to smocking stitches. The class project is a matching pincushion, needle book and student choice of either a magnifer glasses case or padded top for a handcrafted oval Shaker embroidery box to hold the pincushion and needle book. No pre-class preparation.
Kit contents and cost: 32-ct white 16” x 7” Belgian linen, interfaced silk dupioni lining, white #12 pearl cotton, silk satin ribbon, wool felt needle book page, wool batting, #24 tapestry needles, detailed illustrated handout. $20.00
Optional hand-made-in-Virginia Shaker embroidery box: $50.00 (must be ordered from instructor 8 weeks prior to class).
This class is scheduled to be taught 2 April 2012 for the Constellation Chapter, Embroiderers Guild of America, Ellicott City, Maryland.
This class is scheduled to be taught 29 April 2012 for the Chesapeake Treasures Chapter, SAGA, Edgewater, Maryland.
This class is scheduled to be taught 14 September 2012 for the Long Beach Chapter, EGA, Long Beach, California.
This class is scheduled to be taught 13 October 2012 at the SAGA National Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.
HEMSTITCHING ANGELS
3 hours [1 SAGA Artisan Point]
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. $11.00
DIAMOND HEMSTITCH SHELL
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan Points]
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. $38.00. Please contact instructor if additional fabric will be required for short sleeves for a complete kit cost is $45.00.
Special note: Students are required to supply their own commercial sleeveless or cap sleeve shell/blouse pattern (please contact instructor for suggestions) 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. $18.00
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. $12.00
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. $13.00
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. $11.50
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