Classes

Classes

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.

February Classes

 

 

Pulled and Drawn Thread Sampler:  Have you tried drawn thread work?    This is a fascinating technique of withdrawing horizontal threads from an even weave fabric and then bundling the vertical threads with hem stitching and other decorative stitches.   In this sampler there are alternating rows of drawn thread and pulled thread techniques.   My sampler is done white on white with 28 count linen,  but you could use a colored fabric or thread to add some interest.  Your choice.   It’s one of my favorite forms of embroidery.   It’s not difficult but you will get amazing results.   2/4, 2/11,   11-2  $45.00.   All materials provided.   6″ hoop needed for class along with sharp, pointed embroidery scissors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dottie’s Daydress:   Do you need a new twist on your yoke dresses?   This little dress from a Trudy Horne design is smocked from the shoulder with a center embellished tuck, puffed sleeve and either a belt or sash at the back.   You will learn to alter a basic square yoke pattern to get these results as well as how to do a smocked from the shoulder dress.    Size up to 6.   Machine required.  2/12, 2/19, 2/26  11-3   $68.00.  All materials supplied.

 

Poinsettia Heart:  This little ornament from Handpicked #2 book  from Inspirations, features a white silk dupioni heart embellished with red silk ribbon flowers and beaded leaves and small beaded flowers.   You will learn to bead an edge using Miyuki beads, make silk ribbon flowers and how to finish your ornament.  A beautiful project.   2/18, 2/25, 3/4  11-2  $50.00.  All materials included.   Please bring a 4″ or 5″ embroidery hoop.

Hardanger Heart:     This little heart edged with French lace, with a touch of hardanger embroidery will familiarize you with how to work kloster blocks, doves eyes and simple satin stitch embroidery while making a lavender sachet.  2 weeks  2/13 and 2/20  $30.00  All materials provided.   Please bring a 4″ hoop.

 

Karen

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  2/8   11-3 $35.00.  All materials provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture Smocking:  Learn the best way to form figures with your smocking.    In this class you will choose a simple picture smocking design.  You will learn the basics of how to stack cables, how to start and end your rows, and how to change colors of floss mid-row.   You will leave with the knowledge of how to complete your inset that can then be put into a garment  2/27  11-3  $35.00  All materials provided.