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.

April Classes

 

 

Heirloom Baby Dress:   This sweet little a-line dress made from lawn features tucks and lace insertion on the bodice and sleeves with a touch of embroidery at the end of the curved lace ends.  The hem has a band of lace insertion above the hem and the neckline is trimmed with lace and entredeux.   This is a good beginner project for heirloom sewing with a beautiful little dress for  sizes up to 2T.   You will learn to apply lace insertion to a bodice and hem, do bullion roses, and folded tucks.   Color and size  your choice.  Three weeks.   All materials and laces included.  4/9, 4/16, 4/23. 11-3.  $65.00.  Machine required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning Smocking:   In this class you will learn the basic stitches used in smocking.   Cables, waves, outline, stem, flowerettes, lazy daisy, and French knots.   You will learn on a pleated inset along with how to prepare your floss,  read a graph for smocking, and a few construction techniques.  At the end of the class you will leave with a smocking design plate and inset to start a project on to reinforce your learning.   Saturday 4/12  11-3 $35.00.  All materials provided.

 

 

 

Embroidered Needle Minder:  This little needle minder has a ton of embroidery stitches to help you learn some basics.   French knots, lazy daisy, split backstitch, bullions, fly stitch and more are taught in this class.   A cute and useful project.  4/17 and 4/24.  11-2.  $28.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wool Applique and Embroidered Easter Eggs:  These eggs from the pattern Elegant Eggs made with wool applique and embroidery will look great with your Easter decorations.   There are 6 different eggs to choose from and each is embellished with embroidery, or silk ribbon embroidery.  These will sure to be a hit in your Easter Basket this year.    2 weeks.  4/8, 4/15,  4/10.   11-3  $35.00.   Includes pattern and all supplies for 1 egg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch In:  Get together and enjoy some time to catch up on your unfinished projects with other ladies.   Tuesdays  4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29.   11-2   No charge.