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.

 

March Classes

Baby Brooke:   This is one of my favorite bishops.    This bishop dress made from satin batiste features a scalloped lace insertion at the hemline with a contrasting band and  delicate feather stitch and a shadow worked bow.   There is also a contrasting band on the angel sleeve with embroidery, lace insertion, and edging.  Color of fabric and floche for smocking and embroidery is your choice.  All materials provided.  3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1.  11-3 $85.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sampler Stitch Pincushion and Scissor Fob:       This little pincushion and fob will teach you more than just the standard cross stitches.   Stitches included Rhodes, four side filling, long arm cross, Smyrna, open herringbone, and Ray stitch.   A variegated floss, color of your choice, on a neutral 32 count linen is used.    Four little tassels are made on each corner.   A simple project with an array of different stitches to learn.    Saturday 3/21 and 3/28   11-2  $35.00.   Bring a 4″ hoop.   All other supplies provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starlight:   This fabulous embroidery project stitch a long, from Handpicked #1, is an embroidered linen lampshade cover featuring 3-D little embroidered woodland animals and flowers along with the poem Star light Star bright.  The lamp  is 5 1/2″ in diameter and 14″ high and provided with the class.   The panel once embroidered is attached to the existing lamp shade.  This is one project that I have been wanting to do for a long time.   3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24  11-2  $130.00.  All materials and lamp included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning Smocking:  This class is designed to teach beginning smocking stitches on pleated fabric.   You will learn to read a graph, learn construction tips, and how to do the cable, wave, French knot, flowerette, and lazy daisy stitches.   At the end of the class you will leave with an inset and smocking design to take home and work on and reinforce your newly acquired skills.  All materials provided. 3/31  11-3.   $35.00.