Apollo's Favorite is a ribbon representation of the peony Coral Charm stitched with Treenway Silks 7mm overdyed Jude's Rose silk ribbon. This is the third in the flower series worked on Sandstone Vintage 18-count canvas. The textured background uses ...see morePetite Silk Lame Braid to create a sparkly effect, while the braided stitched border is worked in an overdyed Caron Wildflowers. The peony center is created with a Turkeywork Variation stitch in Treenway Silk Eyelash, embellished with Sparkle Braid, bugle beads, and seed beads. The piece becomes a study in using a single variegated silk ribbon with many Ribbon Stitch variations. The pattern is a transfer that will be applied in class. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? see less

Everything's coming up roses!! Learn silk ribbon and surface embroidery techniques while making these lovely woven roses in a boxtop design. The piece uses River Silks and Treenway overdyed silk ribbons in both 4mm and 7mm widths with Wildflowers and...see more Waterlilies on a background of opalescent hand-painted Congress cloth. The woven rose stitch, stem stitch, French knots, detached chain, and ribbon stitches create the arrangement. Sparkly embellishment is added with Accentuate thread and paillette sequins. This design lends itself perfectly as a boxtop insert. Students will be able to choose from pink, peach, or yellow roses - the greens for each will remain the same. see less

A group of peacocks is called a Party! So, let's have some fun as we stitch together to create this eye-catching ornamental bird with the iridescent tail feathers. Silk ribbon embroidery and canvaswork techniques will be taught to construct this icon...see moreic bird. Overdyed silk ribbons on a painted canvas add dimension, while other silk threads, beads, crystals and sequins in classic peacock colors offer texture and an elegant sparkle. see less