[Glaslyn] Fiber Arts Collegium Embroidery class
wjwakefield at juno.com
wjwakefield at juno.com
Thu Apr 10 22:17:31 PDT 2003
The embroidery class will be beginning embroidery. I hope to cover the
following basic stitches, which can be used to make a variety of designs:
stem (outline), chain, buttonhole (blanket), feather, satin, cross,
couching - maybe others if time permits. I will bring a little book that
illustrates some of these, but I don't have enough copies for a
handout... If you have a Known World Handbook, it illustrates most of
these very well.
I will bring muslin pieces for making samplers and assorted floss and
needles. If you have floss you want to work with, please bring it. The
usual floss is 6-strand cotton - DMC is good, but cheap floss will work
too. WalMart used to have packages of several colors for a couple of
bucks...
I might have a couple of hoops, but if you can bring one, that would be
good. A hoop helps keep even tension on the fabric and helps keep the
stitches even. Especially if you are just learning, I recommend one.
They are usually relatively cheap (around a couple of dollars - don't get
an expensive one).
Also bring small sharp scissors if you have a pair, and a thimble if you
like to use them...
I find embroidery to be fun, and I hope you will too. (And you can make
neat favors and things, cheap, or decorate tunics and garb - and it only
takes a little time)
Suzanna, herbalist
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