Stitch Along Sampler

This is an 18-week series that explores the different aspects of embroidery and the stitches learned in the Embroidery Corner series. The design and stitching time for each square will be covered in two consecutive week intervals. This is a perfect project, as you can step into the session at the beginning of a square, and work your way through the project as your time allows. The finished project can become a wall hanging or pillow.

There will be 9 separate squares of fabric that will have an embroidered design on them. The embroidered designs will also include whole cloth, applique, ribbonwork and other aspects of embellished embroidery. The squares can be stitched onto a base fabric, or stitched together. The finished piece can be made into a pillow or a wall hanging. My book Embroidered and Embellished is a required supply.

Square #1: Merrily We Go Around $30.00 (traditional embroidery stitches)

April 6 and 20, 2017

• #1A: transfer base design; embroider base, vines and stalks
• #1B: embroider large flowers, fill in flowers, dragonfly

Square #2: Rose and Grape Vine $30.00 (lace applique, traditional, raised and textured and silk ribbon embroidery stitches)

April 27, and May 4, 2017

• #2A: stitch applique, transfer base design; embroider vine,  branches, and grapes
• #2B: embroider roses, fill in flowers, leaves and charms

Square #3: Vase with Flowers $30.00 (applique, ribbonwork flowers, traditional and silk ribbon embroidery stitches)

May 11 and 18, 2017

• #3A: cut out applique shape and fuse to base; embroider edge; stitch ribbonwork flowers
• #3B: embroider feather stitch vine, embroider leaves, small details

Square #4: Embroidered Heart $30.00 (traditional, raised and textured embroidery stitches)

May 25 and June 1, 2017

• #4A: transfer base design; embroider first and second layers of heart design
• #4B: embroider third, fourth and fifth layers of heart design

Square #5: Four Square $30.00 (traditional and silk ribbon embroidery stitches)

June 8 and 15, 2017

• #5A: transfer design, embroider squares
• #5B: embroider squares

Square #6: Embroidered Fan $30.00 (traditional embroidery stitches)

June 29, and July 6, 2017

• #6A: transfer base design; embroider edges and sections
• #6B: embroider large flowers and fill in flowers

Square #7: Basket of Flowers $30.00 (applique, ribbonwork flowers, traditional and silk ribbon embroidery stitches)

July 13 and 20 2017

• #7A: cut out applique shape and fuse to base; embroider edge; stitch couched ribbon handle and bow
• #7B: embroider flowers and leaves

Square #8: Embroidered Chorus $30.00 (traditional, raised and textured embroidery stitches)

July 27, and August 3, 2017

• #8A: transfer base design; embroider edges and sections, and large flowers
• #8B: embroider medium and small flowers and fill ins

Square #9: Wreath of Roses $30.00 (traditional and silk ribbon embroidery stitches)

August 10 and 17, 2017

• #9A: transfer base design; embroider borders and roses
• #9B: embroider fill in flowers and leaves

The Finishing Hour $10.00
Whether you have made all nine square or just a few you have many options for finishing the project. The squares can be grouped with all nine blocks to make a wall hanging; or grouped together in fours for a smaller wall hanging or even a pillow. One square can be backed with a wide ribbon as hung an individual wall piece, or group several together for a longer section. The question is what will you do with your blocks?

Scheduled: March 30, 2017 from 1:00 – 2:00

Details

The classes are held on Thursday’s from 10:00 – 12:00 (unless otherwise listed) at:

Beverly’s Fabrics,
6185 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92111

For information on the series, and if you are interested in attending, please contact me:

thestoreonthecorner@gmail.com

Until then, Happy Stitching! ~Christen