The Art of Hand Embroidery - Session 5 - Circle Stitches

SESSION 5:

Adding Circles to your unique sample book will turn the fun factor way up.  We will weave and couch circles, mixing in stitches from previous sessions.  Making romantic Bullion Knot roses or funky flowers that Dr. Suess would love.

While we recommended attendance at previous sessions in this series, it is not required.  The lessons learned in prior sessions will not be repeated in this class.

 Supplies Needed:

• One piece of wool approximately 6" x 8"
• 6" or 7" hoop with solid color fabric.  (I like quilting cotton or muslin)
• 1 skein of 6-strand cotton thread still in paper
• Smaller amount of pearl cotton, Sashiko, Etc.
• Needles - Miliners or Bullion Needles, Chenille Size 24, Tapestry needle size 20
• Erasable marking pen or pencil
• Clear ruler - 1" x 6" preferred
• Embroidery scissors or thread snips

Optional Supplies:

• Needle threader
• Loop and hook tool
• Needle Grabber
• Portable Lamp
• More embroidery thread
• Circle templates of various sizes

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 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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