You will learn six basic embroidery stitches — running stitch, backstitch, cross stitch, satin stitch, chain stitch and the french knot— to create a small (4? diameter) design.
Take a breath, take a stitch, take another breath, take care of yourself! In this three hour beginner-friendly workshop you will learn basic skills to create an embroidered design of your choosing that reminds you of something you need more of in your life, such as joy, support, nature, gentleness, strength, energy, freedom, and so on.
You will learn six basic embroidery stitches — running stitch, backstitch, cross stitch, satin stitch, chain stitch and the french knot— to create a small (4″ diameter) design. The class will be taught using simple, breath-oriented mindfulness techniques to slow down and self-soothe as we work.
I started sewing with my mom at age 7, but stumbled into it as a career path in my twenties, when I began volunteering as a sewing instructor for kids at the Sitar Center for the Arts in Washington, DC.
At that time there were few resources in DC for people who wanted to learn how to sew, and a friend and I started a community program called the DC Threads Sewing Lounge (now a Facebook group) to encourage more people to gain exposure to the craft.
Continue exploring the unlimited capabilities of your embroidery machine. Work with different threads, stabilizers, and machine embroidery techniques. It's definitely a skill building adventure! Make sure that you not only sign up for the experience, but that you lay-away the required kit, too.
This is a mixed-level embroidery class, appropriate for both newcomers to the art of embroidery as well as more seasoned embroiderers who are familiar with filling stitches or students who have taken Introduction to Tenango Embroidery.
In this class we will go over all of the basics of cross stitching including reading your pattern, using all of the tools in your kit, stitching your way through the design and finishing your make like a pro.
Do you have experience with an embroidery machine? Would you like an opportunity to choose a multiple hoop design? Whether you choose a table runner, tote bag, or wall hanging, our talented instructor is ready to guide you through your project.
In June, our featured project is a beginner’s block that we will incorporate into an elegant pillow or choose to make it much larger for another project of your choice. It will accentuate puffy quilting.
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