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 so all your supplies will be ready for you.   Payment can be made the day of the class.

 

October Classes:

 

 

Colin:    This stitch-a-long project is from the Crewel Birds book by Hazel Blomkamp.    This fabulous crewel embroidery project of a colorful rooster embellished with cotton flosses, perle cotton,  and beads is stitched on antique white fine linen.  It is sure to be a great learning experience of many exciting crewel embroidery stitches.    Hazel’s work is outstanding and so different from your ordinary crewel work projects.  I am so excited to do this project. This class will last a few months and meet on Tuesdays.   10/6, 10/20, 10/27.  11-2.   You will need her book for instructions which I have in stock and available to purchase.   The kit and class cost is $85.00.   All floss, fabric and beads are included.  She also calls for stretcher bars.  17″ square which are available for sale.

 

 

 

 

The Tuck Dress:   What can be more classic than a tucked dress.  This dress in the color of your choice features tucks, front and back with a center pleat that can be embellished with embroidery, silk ribbon or buttons.  This can be made with long or short sleeves.   The class sample was made with Sheen Sateen, long sleeves with a velveteen collar and cuffs embellished with piping.   This is a discontinued pattern but I have most sizes traced off to share.  10/21, 10/28,  11/3.   $72.00.    Includes all materials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smocked Angel Ornament:   Christmas is right around the corner.    This satin batiste ornament features lace trimmed dress and wings.   The wings are smocked in white and embellished with 2mm seed pearls.  You will learn how to apply lace to a rolled and whipped edge, basic smocking stitches and how to assemble the ornament.  The smocking is simple stitches with pearls attached and makes this ornament spectacular.    2 or 3 weeks on Saturdays.  10/24, and 10/31.  11/ 7 if needed.   11-2.  $45.00.   All materials provided.