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.

 

September 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.   9/1, 9/8,  9/15, 9/22, 9/29.  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.

 

 

 

 

 

Bishop Variations:   Tired of making the same old bishop dress.   Lets put a spin on it.    In this class you will construct a ready to smock bishop with either an inset collar or an overlay collar.   Sleeves are your choice of angel, short, or long, smocked or with a bias band or elastic.  Sleeve finish and neck line finish TBD on your likes.   This is a great way to use a plaid, check, or floral fabric that can be smocked with a picture smocking design or a design that will not be lost in the print.    All construction will be completed before you smock this dress.  Variation, fabric, size and color  is your choice.  9/9, 9/16, 9/23.  11-3  $80.00  All Materials included.    You will need the Ellen McCarn Ultimate Bishop pattern for this class.  Pattern available for sale.

 

 

 

 

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 9/19  11/2  $35.00.

 

 

 

Black Cat Wool Applique Pincushion:    Get ready for October.   This wool pincushion is embellished with wool applique and edged with a beaded edge.   A fun little project to teach you the basics of wool applique.  9/30 and 10/6  11-2  $28.00.   All materials provided.