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

 

 

The Great Escape:   This will be a stitch along from the Handpicked 4 book.  A Jenny McWhinney design.  This darling design stitched with Appleton wool threads on wool with several different stitches  and techniques will make a beautiful baby blanket, framed design, or pillow.   Your choice of project.  Backing is your choice depending on your project and not included in the class cost..  8/5, 8/12, 8/19. 11-2 . $90.00 for blanket  Cost will be less for smaller projects.    Handpicked 4 book available for sale.   All threads needles and fabric for embroidery included in cost.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Corduroy Christmas Dress:   Let’s design your little girl’s next Christmas dress.  It’s never to early to start.  Using featherwale corduroy we will design a yoke dress either featuring a smocked inset of  broadcloth or a smocked bodice directly on the corduroy fabric.   Using contrasting piping of pima cotton tartan or check you will accentuate your dress  on the collar, cuffs, and bodice giving it a professional design.  The smocking design and color of your corduroy dress and piping are your choice.   You will learn to make your own piping, and construct a smocked yoke dress with an inset or without.  8/6,  8/13, 8/20  11-3  $80.00    Bring a square yoke pattern, your machine and all your machine feet.   All materials included.

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Smocking:  In this class you will learn to get the best results while stacking cables.  You will start an easy picture smocking design on a pleated inset.   You will learn how to change colors of floss mid row, how to begin and end your rows, back smocking,  and how to read a picture smocking graph.   You will leave the class with the knowledge of how to finish your project.   8/21 11-3  $28.00  All materials provided.

 

 

 

Stitch In:  Get together and enjoy some time to catch up on your unfinished projects with other ladies.   Tuesdays   11-2   No charge.