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.

November Classes

 

Basic Smocking:  Learn the basic stitches used in smocking along with a few construction tips.   You will learn the cable, trellis, French knots, outline, stem, flowerettes, and lazy daisy stitches on a pleated inset.   At the end of the class you will take home a pleated inset and a geometric pattern of your choice to start a project that can be used as an inset in a dress or outfit.  11/6 11-3  $35.00.  All materials provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Smocking:  Learn to get the best results when stacking cables to form figures.   You will learn how to begin and end your rows, change colors of floss midrow, and how to do half stitches.  A beginner picture smocking plate of your choice and an inset will get you started.    11/20 11-3.  $35.00.

 

 

 

Piping Tips and Tricks:    In this class you will learn how to make your own piping.  Apply to a collar, smocked yoke, boys cuffed sleeve and more.   You will also learn to use wondertape to get the perfect alignment with your smocked dress.   11/19.  11-2.  $30.00.  Machine and all feet required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch In:   Let’s get those UFO’s done.  Get together and enjoy some time to catch up on your unfinished embroidery projects with other ladies.   Tuesdays   11-2   No charge.