The Art of Embroidery - Session 2 - Line Stitches

SESSION 2:

Lines are stems, letters, shapes, outlines, and ... castle waits.  We'll use four different stitches to make a dozen different looks.  You will fill a page or two of your unique sample book with Chain, Reverse Chain, Stem Stitch and Back Stitch.  We will study different kinds of thread.

PLEASE NOTE:  While we recommended attendance at previous sessions in this series, it is not required. While I want to support your success, those lessons will not be repeated in this class.  

 Supplies Needed:

• 6" or 7" hoop with solid color fabric.  (I like quilting cotton or muslin)
• Stitch Dictionary
• Embroidery scissors
• Mix of threads
• Chenille Needle Size 24, other needles to match thread

Optional Supplies:

• One piece of wool approximately 6" x 8"
• A Tapestry Needle Size 20
• Small, clear grid ruler (I prefer a 1" x 6")
• Fabric Marking Pencil

Pioneer Quilts will have for sale day of class at 10% off:

• 6" x 8" wool pieces
• 6" or 7" Nurge Embroidery Hoops
• DMC Cotton, Cosmo, or Weeks Dye Works 6 strand embroidery floss
• Valdani Pearl Cotton, Size 5, 8, and 12
• Sashiko Thread
• Needles
• Books recommended by Instructor:  The Embroidery Stitch Bible by Betty Barnden, Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery, and The A-Z of Embroidery Stitches.

Because this is a three hour class, feel free to bring a snack or lunch.  We will provide coffee, tea, and bottled water.

INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Instructor Jeri Oswalt has loved thread and the process of pulling it through fabric to make marks, create texture, and maybe to tell a story of sorts.  Her work focuses on traditional hand embroidery, often on non-traditional surfaces.  She considers herself to be an Artisan, equal parts artist and teacher.  Her goal is to help students increase their skill level and find the fun and relaxation that comes from hand work.

She is a member of:

• Columbia Fiber Arts Guild and their Hand Stitch group
• Embroidery Guild of America and been juried into the exclusive membership of the Fiber Forum
• She holds a level three diplomas from London City and Guilds in Embroidery and Design, a Master's degree focused on adult learning and a Bachelor's degree in Clothing and Textiles.
• She currently is on the Board of Focus On Book Arts (FOBA)

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