Introduction to Basic Embroidery Stitches: Needlekeeps Workshop
To register, people must email Sam at sregier@coventmarket.com or call at 519-439-3921 (pre-registration is required) Attendees must pay by cash only on the day of the workshop.
Overview: Needlekeeps or needle books are cloth booklets or rolls designed to hold a stitchers needles. They are traditionally stitched in a variety of styles; in a variety of sizes; using numerous materials. For this class they will stitched on a stiff Aida Canvas using a variety stitches. Finished size will be approximately 4″ x 5″
Timeline: Students will meet once a week, for 3 weeks, for total of 3 two hour classes (October 2, 9, 16)
Outline: During these classes, a total of 18 stitches will be taught; six to a class. Please note that the teacher does not expect students to become proficient in all 18 stitches in the time allotted. Indeed there will be stitches that each student will love; many that the student wil loath. The idea is to offer a large variety of stitches, so that each student will walk away with a selection of stitches they love all recorded on a useful accessory to any sewing box.
Kit Includes:
- 14 or 16 count Aida canvas approximately 15″ x 18″. This will give students enough fabric for both practice work and a final needlebooks) of their favourite stitches
- size 26 tapestry needle
- 1 embroidery needle for assembling the needlekeep
- one piece of craft felt
- 1or 2 skeins of DMC embroidery thread (Students may bring extra colours) Since we are working on Aida Canvas, hoops will not be used.
Cost per student: $12.00
Students must provide:
- 1 pair of sharp thread scissors
- a good professional stitch book. The library has numerous very good ones. Additionally, I will bring in a number of books from my collection for students to examine.
Wednesday October 2, 2024 - Wednesday October 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 pm
Upstairs; Market Kitchen
$12.00 CASH
