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.

 

August 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 11-2.  8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 and more dates to follow in September.  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 will be available for sale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chrissy Dress, A Lesson in Cast On flowers:    Using the Chrissy dress pattern we will make a dress, fabric your choice, with a collar that is embellished with cast on flowers.   This dress is a sleeveless yoke style dress with a round collar.   Hat is optional.  You will learn the correct technique to make these several different cast on flowers using the correct needle and sequence.  8/5, 8/12, 8/19   11-3  $60.00   All materials supplied.

 

 

 

Beginning Smocking:    This class is designed to teach you the basic stitches used in smocking.   Cable, wave, flowerettes, outline, stem, lazy daisy, and French knots are covered.  Also are tips on construction and pleating.   You will learn on pleated sample and you will leave the class with a smocking design plate and full size inset for your first project.    All supplies provided.    Saturday 8/8  11/2  $35.00.

 

 

 

Embroidered Needle Minder:    This class in beginning embroidery stitches will teach you several basic stitches.   Embroidered on linen this magnetic needle minder will be something for yourself or a sweet gift for a stitcher.    You will learn French knots, lazy daisy, outline, chain stitch, bullions and blanket stitch flowers.   A two week project.   8/15 and 8/22.   11-2  $35.00   All materials provided.   Please bring a 4″ embroidery hoop.