Scribbles is a one day class in my new mixed techniques line. Smaller and simpler than Coloring Outside the Lines, Scribbles is the perfect piece to dip your toe in the waters of mixed techniques. Scribbles is available in three colorways: classic wh...see moreite, Rose De Noel (greens), and Peacock (blues and purples). Scribbles incorporates stitches used in Hardanger, Reticello, and Punto Antico, including satin, four-sided, wrapped backstitch, and needle weaving. It is a 2" square worked on 28-count linen with two sizes of pearl cotton. The white is DMC, and the blue and green version are Cottage Garden Threads. see less
The Lotus Drop is a teeny tiny Lotus Box flipped upside down and made into an ornament. You can keep it as a little Lotus Box, or add the cord and charm to make it an ornament. This little charmer is just two inches square when flat. The Lotus Drop i...see mores based on stitches used in Ukrainian Whitework such as satin, double cable, and eyelets. There is a bit of pulled thread work, too. The finishing is super simple using only backstitch and whipstitch. This class is ideal for any stitcher. It can be taken to learn new skills, or add new techniques to the skills you already have. This one day class will give you time to work all of the stitches needed to make your own Lotus Drop. The finishing will be fully covered, but not done in class. see less
Sage is a basic or basic/intermediate level Ukrainian Whitework design measuring 4" square. Students have a choice of the white or blue and green color scheme. Students will also receive a choice of stitches for the diamond areas of the design. The S...see morecotch Stitches in the blue and green version are very simple. The buttonhole motif in the white version is a little more difficult. Both stitches are demonstrated in class and the student can pick either version regardless of color choice. Other stitches in Sage are cable, satin, and eyelets. Sage is worked on 28-count linen with two sizes of pearl cotton. see less
Harlequin is a study in black and white. Harlequin teaches the basics of blackwork, both reversible and non-reversible. The whitework is a combination of stitches and techniques from Ukrainian Whitework and Pulled Thread work. The ground fabric is 28...see more-count linen and the threads used are two sizes of pearl cotton and stranded floss. The diamond shaped grid is worked as prework and will take approximately 10 to 12 hours. Harlequin's stitched area measures 6.5" by 11.5" and is best enjoyed by an intermediate level needleworker. Stitches included are blackwork, reversible blackwork, satin, double cable, pulled double cable, faggot, various types of eyelets, and smyrna cross. see less