Classes:

I offer classes in smocking, embroidery, heirloom sewing and silk ribbon embroidery.   All class fees include materials unless kit fees are noted.  Classes change monthly so check to see if there is something you're interested in.   I will always try to accommodate customers if they are asking for a certain class or a  technique they would like to learn.

Please pre-register for classes by calling 513-229-7340.   Payment can be made the day of the class.

May Classes  

Sampler of Many Bands:    A part of our year of stitches:    This band sampler done on evenweave linen includes many sampler stitches as well as some drawn  and pulled thread.  A total of 30 rows plus a cross stitched alphabet is included.    32 or 28 count fabric over 2 threads is used.   Color of fabric and floss is your choice.  4 weeks.  4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/28 11-2   or Saturdays 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, and 5/25. $45.00.  All Supplies included.

Beginning Smocking:   Learn basic stitches in smocking on a pleated inset.     Cable, wave, outline, stem, lazy daisy, flowerettes, and French knots are taught as well as construction tips and how to read a design graph.     5/9  11-2  $24.00  All supplies included.

Alyssa:  This heirloom sewn 18" doll dress with slip is embellished with lace edging, lace insertion, entredeux,  and pintucks. Satin batiste in the color of your choice is used.   A matching slip with a hand stitched shell edge at the neckline and armholes is included. A great learning experience in heirloom sewing.  5/16 and 5/30  11-3  $55.00.   All supplies and pattern are included.

Smocked Christening Gown ensemble:  This smocked to the shoulder christening gown of satin batiste or verona lawn has lace at the neckline and sleeve.   The hem is your choice to use your creativity with either a Madeira band, embroidery, or a lace fancyband.  The following pieces to be done in the following months which will include a bonnet, slip and smocked booties.  A fun summer project for your grandmothers hope chest.    Christening gown with Madeira hem $90.00,   Laces for a fancy band will be extra.  5/15, 5/29 11-3.  

Paperdoll Quilt:    This is a block of the month class using the patterns from Kreations by Karon.  Each month we will construct a doll dress appliqued to a pima broadcloth square and sashed with a coordinating fabric. Some are smocked, some are not.   This is a good start to beginning smocking.  Each month is different.     5/8  11-2  $23.00.     For those who just need to finish squares, please come for help.

Stitch-in:  Need help finishing a project such as your cross stitch, smocking, quilt squares or other project.    Come and stitch with uninterrupted time away from the hustle and bustle of life.  Any project to work on will do.   5/2,  5/11, 6/1 11-2  No charge.