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.

 

July 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.    7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28  11-2   $95.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.   7/8, 7/15, 7/22   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 7/11  11/2  $35.00.

 

 

 

Heirloom Sewing Basics:   In this notebook class you will learn the basics of heirloom sewing.   You will learn about different fabrics, laces and techniques.   Using your own machine you will stitch samples to put in your notebook noting your machine settings.   French seams, Lace application, use of entredeux, pintucks, and puffing are covered.   This is a class that you will refer back to your notes while doing heirloom sewing in the future.  7/29  11-3  $35.00.   Bring all your feet and machine.   All other supplies provided.

Picture Smocking:   In this class you will learn to stack cables to form figures in picture smocking.   You will learn on an inset with a beginner picture smocking design of your choice.   You will learn to change colors of floss mid-row, how to do half stitches and how to get the best results with needle placement and floss techniques.   All materials provided. Saturday  7/25  11-3  $35.00