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.

 

May Classes:

Harnie the Hen:    Harnie is a wool felt weighted door stop embellished with wool and silk surface embroidery. This project is too cute!  This is a stitch a long from Inspirations #129 that will teach you some basic  and advanced embroidery techniques as well as putting a stuffed object together.   It is sure to be a fun project.  All supplies are included.  Magazine sold separately.   5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2.  11-2   $95.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fagoted Sampler Bonnet:  This darling bonnet made of French lace insertion, silk satin ribbon, lace edging,  and pima cotton satin batiste will give you an understanding of the stitches used in faggoting. Fagoting is an openwork decorative stitch used to join two pieces of fabric or lace together.  This is an old Kitty Benton pattern that I had in my stash.   It is a good technique project while making a sweet little baby bonnet.  Sure to be a good learning experience.  5/6, 5/13, 5/20  $48.00.   All laces, ribbon and fabric provided.  Ribbon color your choice.

 

 

Beginners Smocked Bonnet:   In this class you will learn basic smocking stitches while making a smocked baby bonnet.   You will learn the cable, wave, flowerettes, and French knots.  The construction is all done for you.  All you need to do is smock the bonnet and put the ties on it.   This makes a great gift for a shower  or new baby.  5/16 11-3   $35.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Smocking:  Learn the best way to stack cables to form figures.   This class will give you the knowledge to do this.   You will smock on a pleated inset the beginning design of your choice.   You will learn about back smocking, centering, changing colors midrow, and how to read a graph.   5/27 11-3  $35.00.   All materials provided.