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Forms | Agenda | Course Selections | Faculty | Course Descriptions  | Class 100 Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn Stitch Magic Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: All levels welcome
Kit fee: $35.00 |
Are you ready to try something new? You don’t need to have the experience of free innovative stitching beforehand, but you do need to have an open mind and be prepared to step out of your comfort zone with gentle persuasion from Jan and Jean. We can all learn something new every time we pick up a needle, and we welcome the opportunity to explore pattern, texture and line in stitching. Many people find it difficult to integrate and blend stitches into a background and this will also be addressed in the course. Join us in a total celebration of stitched surfaces. Shipping costs to bring supplies and visuals from the UK are built into the kit cost. Kit includes: A variety of fabrics, threads, other materials and supplies to be used in class and technique/sketchbook.
Student to bring: The instructors’ letters to the students will detail more supply requirements.  | Class 101
Michael Boren Frankie
Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: Intermediate – Advanced Intermediate
Kit fee: $125.00
Ground fabric: 18-ct. mono eggshell canvas
Size: Working canvas (8”x 11”) Finished size (12”x 15”) |
Frankie is a four-day intermediate to advanced intermediate level counted canvas class with a minimal amount of pre-stitching (backstitching the outer and inner edges of the border). This design is the instructor’s interpretation of a Frank Lloyd Wright-style stained glass window, featuring a variety of Jean Hilton-created stitches.
Stitches used in the design include: backstitch, a plaited couching pattern, Smyrna, wheat sheaf, walnetto, various Jessicas, Amadeus, waffles, double fan, double fan doubled, eight point star, Chilly Hollow and patterned couching. The use of the #12 perle cotton gives the overall design a light, open look. Care must be taken not to drag threads across open areas, which would mar the overall appearance of the design.
Students will be given the choice of four colorway options: ‘Monet’ (the original), ‘Mardi Gras,’ ‘Jewel’ or ‘Pastel.’ All of the colorways have the black, ecru and metallic threads in common.
The instructor strongly recommends Evertite™ adjustable stretcher bars for this class, which may be purchased directly from him at an additional cost. Students who do not use adjustable stretcher bars can expect to have to restretch the canvas at least once a day during the four-day class period.
Kit includes: 18-ct. mono canvas, Finca Prescencia perle cotton and cotton floss, Rainbow Gallery silk lame braid, Kreinik ribbon and braid, Sundance beads, shipping costs for mailing of pre-stitching, instruction booklet and color photocopy.
Student to bring: A variety of tapestry and beading needles; laying tool; frame weight, stand or other means to allow two-handed stitching and usual stitching supplies. Optional: lighting and magnification.
Pre-work: Minimal amount – backstitching the outer and inner edges of the border.  | Class 102
Carole H. Lake Father Frost
Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: Advanced intermediate
Kit fee: $155.00
Ground fabric: 18-ct. blue mono canvas
Canvas size: 13” x 18”
Design size: 14” tall stand-up figure |
Wrapped in a cloak inspired by the crisp clean lines of a Frank Lloyd Wright stained glass window, Father Frost will be a glittery addition to your winter décor. Worked in icy tones of white and blue, using unusual combinations of threads, stitches, crystals and beads, you will learn a variety of techniques for filling and working compensation into spaces bounded by oblique and diagonal lines. You will also learn how to use optical mixing to add interest to a monochromatic design as you layer threads to make complex composite patterns. His twinkling eyes will enchant you as you stitch crystalline patterns on his cloak! Father Frost is a counted design worked on 18 ct. blue mono canvas. He is designed to be finished as a stand-up figure, but student may choose to add background and frame. This piece is deliberately designed to appeal to the student who is looking for a challenge in terms of stitches and techniques, but who finds 18-count ground canvas easier to see. Kit includes: A variety of silks, including Northern Lights overdyes, Soie d’Alger, Needlepoint Inc Silk and Waterlilies plus Kreinik braid and Rainbow Gallery metallics, Wildflowers, Mandarin floss, ribbon floss, hand-dyed silk chenille, Swarovski crystals, margaritas, spacers and beads. The base color of his coat is Blueberry Watercolours.
Student to bring: Stretcher bars (Evertites preferred), tacks or staple gun to attach canvas, usual stitching tools and supplies, frame holder, additional light and magnification, if desired.
Pre-stitching required: counted basting outline – estimated 4-6 hours
 | Class 103
Dorothy Lesher Dragon’s Castle
Class length: Four days
Proficiency Level: Advanced
Kit Fee: $180.00
Ground fabric: Congress cloth
Size: 16" x 18" |
The Dragon has found a home. A home worked in fine metallics and silks with a look of clouded silver, gold, and copper to enhance the details of the elaborate castle. Once again, he appears on rare black Congress cloth. His master has almost cornered the world supply just to offer you this last opportunity to work your magic.
Again, his wing will be worked in a variety of creative couching patterns and his body . . . . well, we will see. Certainly something to tickle your imagination and challenge your creativity.  | Class 104
Betty Chen Louis Design Studio Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: $26.00
Ground fabric: Student’s choice
Size: 12”x 12” or larger |
In many design and color classes, students learn the principles of design and color but do not have the opportunity to apply these principles to a piece of needlework. Design Studio is a practical application class, in which each student who wishes will work on an original piece from its inception through the stages of planning threads and stitches. Students are welcome to bring their own line drawings or use Betty’s pieces for inspiration. In class, Betty will review the principles of color and design as they apply to each student’s work. She will help refine line and color choices, as well as stitch and thread choices. The class is open to anyone interested in expanding the horizons of his/her needlework. It is also open to students who wish to work on an earlier piece of Betty’s but would like to hear the discussion and observe the creative processes at work. Student to bring: Tracing paper, drawing pencil, eraser, paper cement, paper scissors, L-shaped frame croppers, 12”x 12” Congress cloth (24-count) on stretcher bars, a selection of threads for experimentation, if needed; all usual stitching tools, Teko-bari, supplies and materials, including light and/or magnifier, if needed. Students may also bring any previous BCL workshop piece.  | Class 106
Tony Minieri In the Footsteps of the Pharaohs
Class length: Four days
Proficiency Level: Advanced
Kit Fee: $210.00
Ground fabric: #24 ecru Congress cloth
Size: 9”x 11.5” |
The mystique of ancient Egypt as revealed in its textiles, architecture and symbolism is the subject of this design. It is the third in a series of textile collages but can stand alone. The student will work with Needlepoint Inc. Silk, Kreinik braids, Coronet Braid, J. Walsh Silk & Wool, beads and Gold Bullion in coral, indigo, laurel green and turquoise with gold metallics and metals. The student will gain experience with flat patterns, composite patterns, Jessica’s, crescents, Fern, Bokhara couching, diagonal pattern couching, eyelets, offsetting patterns and tied sheaves to name some of the stitches and techniques. Kit includes: Congress cloth, all materials necessary to complete the project, complete instruction booklet and color photocopy. Student to bring: Stretcher bars (13”x 16”), something to hold the mounted canvas in place so that both hands are free to stitch, usual stitching supplies and an open mind. Optional: light and magnification, if needed. Pre-work: Basting to delineate the areas on the design.  | Class 107
Gay Ann Rogers Echoes of Elizabeth
Class length: Four days
Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate
Kit Fee: $146.00 plus optional pre-class shipping
Ground fabric: White Congress cloth
Size: 9.5”x 12” on 14”x 17” |
Echoes of Elizabeth is a sampler of techniques and design elements from Elizabethan embroidery notably Tudor roses, the use of pearls (a favorite jewel of Elizabeth), Reticella and the blackwork patterns. While the sampler harks back to an earlier time, it is not an historical representation. It just draws its inspiration from the period. The sampler is approximately 9.25”x 12.5” on 14”x 17” white Congress cloth. The threads include Thread Gatherer overdyed silk, Soie d’Alger, Impressions, Kreinik braid and pearl cotton. The beads include vintage and modern examples: pearls, seed beads, Swarovski and vintage jewels and vintage sequins. The techniques include traditional needlepoint composites, cutwork (Reticella), beading on canvas, blackwork and surface techniques. In class the students will concentrate on mastering the cutwork and working the surface patterns, black work and beadwork patterns. Kit includes: two pieces of Congress cloth and all threads and beads needed to complete the project, instruction booklet and color copy of the finished project. Student to bring: Stretcher bars and thumb tacks, one ball of pearl cotton and one skein of floss (in any color for pre-class work). Pre-work: Approximately two hours on a doodle canvas  | Class 108
Judy Souliotis
Japanese Embroidery: Phases I, II and Independent Study
Class length: Four days Phase I:
Proficiency level: Open to all
Kit fee: $ 285.00 for Phase I students (Includes a buy-back program if dissatisfied)
Ground fabric: Silk |
This class will be directed to the Phase I students who are interested in learning traditional Japanese embroidery. Students will work the Phase I project from the Japanese Embroidery Center; an instructor from the Center will be on hand to co-instruct along with Judy and show inspiring designs from the professional stitchers at Kurenai Kai. All other levels of students are encouraged to attend and work independently with help, if needed. Japanese Embroidery through the Millennium is not included in the kit but is required. The bookstore will make it available for all.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to work with two very talented Japanese embroidery instructors! Sample produced by JEC.
Kit includes: All materials needed.
Student to bring: Scissors and magnifier
 | Class 108
Judy Souliotis Japanese Embroidery: Phases I, II and Independent Study
Class length: Four days Phase II:
Proficiency level: Open to students who have taken Phase I.
Kit fee: $185.00
Ground fabric: Silk |
The cypress fan was used by court nobles and symbolizes elegance and opulence. Sue means “end,” and hiro means “expand.” Fans open from the picot outward; the expansion symbolizes prosperity and expansiveness, concepts that also apply to each student’s progress in Japanese embroidery. This Phase II curriculum builds on the techniques used in Phase I. In addition, new techniques, such as couching and braided cords, are introduced, preparing the student for the next phase. All other levels of students are encouraged to attend and work independently with help, if needed. Sample produced by JEC. Student to bring: Japanese frame, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification.  |  |  | Class 110
Jody Adams Stitching Memories with Jody
Class length: Two days or four days
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: Nominal fee for shipping Jody’s pieces |
Do you have memories of fun classes and delightful projects that you stitched with Jody but have yet to finish? Do you need Jody to draw trees or animals, a mailbox or a light post on your Christmas House canvas? How about a little refresher on Jody’s French knot or another opportunity to learn to appliqué on the surface or underneath the canvas? All of this and more will be covered in this class, which is offered for two or four days. Bring any of your “Jody’s Class Projects” to class for help and reminiscing. Jody will communicate with you before class and will ship her piece(s) so that you can have an “up close and personal” look at the piece(s) you’re working on.
Jody will also share secrets about “The Language of Stitches” and “Color Coding” while you are stitching away. Each student will receive equal time with Jody and equal TLC!! That’s a promise from Jody!
This class promises to be a fun and rewarding time for all.
Student to bring: Your “Jody Class Project,” usual stitching supplies and light/magnification, if needed.
 | Class 111
Merry Cox Petite Treasures
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $195.00
Ground fabric: 32-count linen
Size: 7”x 9” |
Several years ago, while antiquing, Merry found a child’s or miniature cutlery tray from about the turn-of-the-century, late 1800’s. She handed this wonderful petite tray over to the extraordinarily talented carpenter, who makes Merry’s wooden thread holders, thread winders, pincushion box and the lovely diminutive carrier. He has reproduced the tray exclusively for her to the exact precision of the original. Merry chose walnut for the wood, and this little tray is indeed a treasure to be filled with more treasures. The petite tray itself measures approximately 4”x 3”. Included in this special set is a needlebook, a pinkeep, a scissors holder, a silk button/thimble bag and a mini walnut ruler with a stitched decorative fob. When all the accessories are placed in the tray, which is lined on the bottom, it can then be slipped inside the beautiful silk bag with decorative stitched pulls. Stitches used in this project are feather stitch, half buttonhole wheel, cross stitch ‘over one’, Smyrna cross stitch and nun stitch. Kit includes: A 7”x 9” piece of 32-ct. linen, all silk threads, vintage buttons, vintage pins, silk fabric and beads necessary to complete the project. Also included are the walnut tray, the walnut mini ruler, instruction booklet and color photocopy. Student to bring: Either stretcher bars or a hoop, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed.
 | Class 113
Catherine Theron Morning Has Broken Sampler
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $120.00
Ground fabric: 32-count linen
Size: 11”x 15” |
This fanciful, garden-inspired sampler is worked on 32-count Sandstone linen with a collection of silk and cotton threads in a palette of greens, gold, rusts, Williamsburg blues and strawberry reds. The finished piece measures 11” x 15”. The outer border is a meandering vine with leaves, strawberries and various flowers. Birds and bees are scattered throughout. There are four cartouches – two for your own personalization and two for information about your stitching group. An alphabet stitched in black, a beeskep and flower shrubs grace the top of this sampler. A house on a hill with the opening lines from “Morning Has Broken,” stitched into the grass, completes the piece. Stitches used include: cross-stitch over one, Smyrna cross, satin stitch, backstitch, princess stitch, diagonal satin stitch, double leviathan, petitpoint, chain stitch and spiral trellis. Kit includes: Sandstone linen, practice fabric, silk and cotton threads, needles, complete instructions and charts and a color photocopy. Student to bring: Usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed.
 | Class 114
Caela Conn Tyler Polar Shadows
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $85.00
Ground fabric: 24-ct. pale gray Congress cloth
Size: 12”x 16” |
Polar Shadows, a frosty Norwegian scene, will present students with opportunities to experience several approaches to canvaswork. Worked on pale gray 24-ct. Congress cloth, muted and/or pastel hues of hand-dyed threads create innumerable color variations, while varied techniques offer textural contrasts. The structures (buildings and bridge) use traditional canvaswork stitches, solidly covering the canvas ground, with the exception of the tree areas described below. Embroidery stitches depict railings and tree trunks/branches. The emphatic large foreground tree trunks become realistic with packed outline stitches, reinforcing the importance of this focal area. As the landscape features recede from foreground to background, the stitch treatments likewise change with the background hills being stitched with composite exposed canvas patterns, stitched with single strands of thread. The sky is very minimally stitched, merely hinting at Money’s subtle coloration. The trees present unique layering. When participants stitch the structures and snow cover, the thread hues and stitch patterns will remain constant, but in tree areas, thread usage is reduced to a single strand. A layer of gray pale blue silk organza and mauve tulle shapes is then basted onto the canvas. Finally, mall exposed canvas stitches, using a single strand of embroidery floss or Accentuate fine metallic, stitched through all layers, complete the illusion of tree foliage. The large focal trees carry this layering technique a glittery step further. The “foliage” foundation consists of a filmy layer of tulle. A network of variably sized criss-crossing straight stitches, each threaded with an iridescent mauve bead, tops off the foliage area. Contrasting textures, subtle interacting hues and varied stitch techniques, along with touches of glitz and glitter combine to truly entire the student while remaining well within the realm of the intermediate proficiency level. Kit includes: 24-ct. Congress cloth, tulle, silk organza, all threads and beads needed to complete the project, needles, a complete instruction booklet and color photocopy. Student to bring: 12”x 16” stretcher bars, purple air-disappearing ink pen, medium color (not red) sewing thread, usual stitching supplies and light and/or magnification, if needed.  | Class 115 Joyce Lukomski Studio Time
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: None
Size: Whatever you bring to work on |
Sometimes having a little time “away from it all” to relax and stitch is exactly what’s needed these days. Studio Time is the perfect opportunity to work on something from home you’re trying to finish, to get help with a class project a few years old or to get suggestions/refreshers on a couple of stitches. Maybe it’s the opportunity to begin a new project in an atmosphere conducive to learning at a leisurely pace. Encouragement and enthusiasm abound here! Student to bring: Works in progress or new projects, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification, if needed.
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Jody Adams Stitching Memories with Jody
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: Nominal fee for shipping Jody’s pieces |
Do you have memories of fun classes and delightful projects that you stitched with Jody but have yet to finish? Do you need Jody to draw trees or animals, a mailbox or a light post on your Christmas House canvas? How about a little refresher on Jody’s French knot or another opportunity to learn to appliqué on the surface or underneath the canvas? All of this and more will be covered in this class, which is offered for two or four days. Bring any of your “Jody’s Class Projects” to class for help and reminiscing. Jody will communicate with you before class and will ship her piece(s) so that you can have an “up close and personal” look at the piece(s) you’re working on.
Jody will also share secrets about “The Language of Stitches” and “Color Coding” while you are stitching away. Each student will receive equal time with Jody and equal TLC!! That’s a promise from Jody!
This class promises to be a fun and rewarding time for all.
Student to bring: Your “Jody Class Project,” usual stitching supplies and light/magnification, if needed.  | Class 121
Merry Cox Sweet Little Blossoms
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $145.00
Ground fabric: 35-ct. Café Kona linen cut 10’x 13.5” |
This lovely sewing set consists of a pinkeep, needlebook and scissors case, all of which are kept in a beautiful 4½” diameter round colonial box. The box is lined in the same lovely silk as the needlebook and scissors case and has a stitched name plate mounted inside. A faux-suede drawstring bag holds the accessory filled colonial box, which is embellished with an antique linen heart and stitched initial plate.
All supplies for stitching and finishing are included in this kit except the scissors. Stitches used in this project are tent stitch ‘over one’, buttonhole wheel, Rococo stitch and nun stitch. Stitched on 35-count Café Kona linen with silk threads, the kit includes vintage ribbon, antique button, silk fabric, faux-suede fabric and colonial box. Kit includes: Silk threads, vintage ribbon, antique botton, silk fabric, faux-suede fabric, colonial box, instruction booklet and color photocopy.
Student to bring: Stretcher bars or hoop, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification, if needed.  | Class 122
Marsha Papay Gomola The Acorn Accessories
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Advanced intermediate
Kit fee: $115.00
Ground fabric: 34-ct. Café au Lait Legacy linen
Size: The scissors pocket is 3 ½ inches wide 4 ½ inches long
The needle book is 3 ¼ inches wide 5 inches long |
The acorn has long been a favorite decoration for embroidery. The acorn’s popular shape and the animals that depend upon it for food decorate the acorn accessories. The needle book features a cute squirrel lunching on an acorn. He is surrounded by colorful autumn leaves and interesting critters. Inside the book is finished with needle pages, a pincushion and an acorn-shaped waxer.
The acorn woodpecker on the cover of the scissors pocket is busy selecting a ripe acorn from the cluster among the leaves in front of him. He doesn’t even notice the spider or caterpillar that share his perch.
The class will concentrate on the woodpecker and squirrel. Emphasis will be placed on the use of padding, silk shading, slips, the realistic markings on the bird and the finishing techniques used to create the accessories.
Kit includes: Silk, cotton, metallic, linen and hand-dyed threads. The ground fabric is Legacy Linen 34 count Café’-au-Lait. Glass beads, acorn waxer, all finishing materials, two hoops and detailed instructions. Student to bring: Usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed.  | Class 123
Lynn Payette Moths Are Pretty, Too!
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $80.00
Ground fabric: Congress cloth
Size: 4 ¾” x 6” |
This piece gives students an opportunity to create a piece with a removable ‘moth’ pin or pendant to wear. The Congress cloth ground of the piece is layered (by bonding) with sheer and opaque fabrics in shapes that simulate the swirling flight of the moth. The color and fabric choices are the student’s decisions. These are then lightly overstitched with metallic and rayon machine embroidery threads and are then surrounded with metallic threads in various sizes and types. Stitches taught include open and whipped open fly, chain stitch, outline and whipped outline stitch, squared filling, couching, random pattern darning (this is done through the sheers only, so the ground fabric will show through), raised chain and raised outline stitch. The moth is created separately on a Congress cloth ground, (on stretcher bars). The moth motif is covered with a layer of silk Dupioni fabric bonded to the ground fabric. This has had areas cut out before mounting. These cut-out areas are for stitching and beading techniques, a variety of which will be taught, and the students may choose any they desire. The non-cutout areas of the moth’s body are also overstitched in a variety of stitches, threads and metallics. The moth’s body is worked in a combination of turkey work (a bit shaggy!) and beading, using flosses and a variety of different types of bugle and seed beads. Students may wish to give him ‘beady’ eyes, which will be stitched on after the body is completed. After the stitching is completed, the pin/pendant is finished, bonding a piece of iridescent mother-of-pearl organza to the back. At this point, the excess Congress cloth is cut away, and the moth is then edged with a wire, wrapped with Soft Sheen Fyre Werks, which is both glued and stitched on. This will give the moth wings flexibility so that they can be formed in any position the student wishes. The pin back or pendant loop is then stitched on, and the antennae are attached. The antennae are created with wire covered either in beads or a metallic thread. The students will be given instructions for both options. This piece gives students choices for their own beads, stitches, colors and placement of threads and fabrics. It is a unique opportunity for studenst to try something different and to create not only a lovely finished picture but a useful piece of jewelry, as well. Kit includes: Color copy and instructions, beads, a variety of threads and metallics, wire, silk Dupioni fabric, pre-drawn Congress cloth pieces, Wonder Under, sheer and opaque fabrics, a pin back or loop. Student to bring: Stretcher bars 10”x 10”, a variety of needles, including a beading needle, a pencil, small sharp scissors, glue stuck, beeswax, invisible thread, wire cutters and a few common pins.
 | Class 124
Catherine Theron Williamsburg Remembered
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Advanced intermediate
Kit fee: $85.00
Ground fabric: 35-ct. linen cut 13”x 20”
Size: Finished booklet measures 4” wide x 3 ¾ “ high |  |
Create a petit, feminine sewing “book” to house your sewing necessaries. When folded this piece measures 4” wide by 3 ¾ “ high and is stitched on 35-count cream linen with silk threads in a range of greens, golds, reds and blues. Various rose patterns, an alphabet and numerals grace the front. The back features your name, a rose tree and strawberry plants. The spine is used for further personalization. The interior houses a pin keep featuring a large rose, a needle case adorned by a lovely lady, her bird and strawberry plants. There is also a pocket to hold scissors and optional scrimshaw ruler and thread winder. Stitches used include double running, trellis, spiral trellis, satin, petit point, stem and chain. Kit includes: Linen, practice linen, silk threads, needles, most finishing materials, instruction booklet and color photocopy. Student to bring: Usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed.  | Class 125 Joyce Lukomski Studio Time
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: None
Size: Whatever you bring to work on |
Sometimes having a little time “away from it all” to relax and stitch is exactly what’s needed these days. Studio Time is the perfect opportunity to work on something from home you’re trying to finish, to get help with a class project a few years old or to get suggestions/refreshers on a couple of stitches. Maybe it’s the opportunity to begin a new project in an atmosphere conducive to learning at a leisurely pace. Encouragement and enthusiasm abound here! Student to bring: Works in progress or new projects, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification, if needed.
 | Class 200 Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn Stretching the Stitch Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: Intermediate or advanced in experimental stitching
Kit fee: $35.00
Pre-requisite: Must have taken Stitch Magic from Session I or previous class with Jan and Jean. |
People who have experience our approach to stitched textiles will find new challenges in this course, which is designed to stretch personal boundaries and the focus will be on stitch. Those who have taken the Stitch Magic course have the option of continuing their projects from Session I. Stitching can be used to promote ideas and concepts and students will be required to draw on previous technical knowledge to answer the challenges set. Embellishing and sewing machines may be used to support the hand stitching where appropriate. Kit includes: A variety of fabrics, threads, other materials and supplies to be used in class and technique/sketchbook.
Student to bring: The instructors’ letters to the students will detail more supply requirements.
 | Class 201
Karla Gee Royal Gold Necklace
Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: Intermediate to Advanced
Kit fee: $110.00 |  |
Elegance and simplicity mark the combination of various off-looming beading stitches resulting in a stunning blue and gold necklace. The focal piece is a Dumorite, semi precious stone donut, highlighted with Swarovski™ crystals. The counter balance to the piece is a shimmering lampwork bead, especially commissioned for this work. Constructing the elements of the necklace, students will stitch a twisted tubular herringbone base necklace ending in a “flair” of herringbone stitch. The slide tube employs tubular peyote done with a patterned stripe. Stitched peyote “Russian” leaves dot the Dumorite donut along with various fringes. Students will apply basic wirework techniques to give a personal finish to the piece. All gold elements are 14K gold or more, and the necklace length can be adjusted to a pre-calculated length with a simple formula before the stitching is completed. This necklace exemplifies what can be done with various beaded elements worked in different stitches; once the elements are mastered, it can be a great jumping off point to create many variations!
Kit includes: All beads and materials needed to complete the project, a complete instruction booklet and color photocopy.
Student to bring: Required: *flat nose jewelry pliers, *round nose jewelry pliers, *wire straightening pliers, *jewelry wire cutters, beading surface and embroidery scissors.
Optional: light and/or magnifier, if needed, extension cord, clear fingernail polish or jewelers glue and cauterize or disposable lighter.
*Instructor will have available student grade pliers and cutters for student’s use.  | Class 202
Marsha Papay Gomola The Four Seasons of Sewing Box
Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: Advanced intermediate
Kit fee: $175.00
Ground fabric: 48-ct. Legacy linen
Size: Top of the box 6 ½ inch X 4 inch
Front and back 6 ¼ inch X 3 ½ inch
Sides 4 inch X 3 ½ inch | 
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Celebrate the four seasons by creating a spectacular sewing box. Each side of this lovely box represents one of the four seasons. The top of the box is the abundance of summer. The raspberries are ready, and a cute little field mouse is trying to decide which berry to pick. The spring migration of warblers and the appearance of the early daffodil signal the end of the cold winter weather. Autumn’s bountiful harvest includes a fat pumpkin, grapes, and colorful leaves.
Evergreen and mistletoe accent winters’ Christmas rose and snowdrops.
Class time will concentrate on the flowers, warbler and mouse. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the soft shading, padding, wire, the slips and the finishing techniques. Kit includes: Silk, linen and cotton threads, metallic thread, wire, Legacy Linen Dower Quality 48 ct Napery Ivory, needles, all finishing materials, glass beads, Swarovski crystals, instructions booklet and 12” Hardwicke Manor Hoop
Student to bring: Usual stitching supplies (including a basic sewing kit), pen, wire snips, light and/or magnifier, if needed.
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Dorothy Lesher Dragon Lady’s Dungeon – A Studio Time for Dragons, Wizards and Anything Else!
Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: Advanced
Kit Cost: You’ve already paid for it! |
Does your dragon or wizard need a little more time to come to life? Bring your not-yet-completed piece back to Callaway for another session with Dorothy. This will be an unstructured time with the Dorothy guiding your hand, answering questions and helping with any problems that may arise. Any of her pet dragons, wizards or other “Dorothy” pieces are welcome. The Sun and Moon will shine more brightly if you spend uninterrupted time finishing them so that they will glow from your walls in a framed condition. The Dragonmaster will no longer be challenged by his dragon, and the last dragon can hardly wait to enter his home so that he can retire! Student to bring: Any unfinished Dorothy Lesher piece, instructions, color photocopy, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed. | Class 204
Betty Chen Louis Design Studio
Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: $26.00
Ground fabric: Student’s choice
Size: 12”x 12” or larger |
In many design and color classes, students learn the principles of design and color but do not have the opportunity to apply these principles to a piece of needlework. Design Studio is a practical application class, in which each student who wishes will work on an original piece from its inception through the stages of planning threads and stitches. Students are welcome to bring their own line drawings or use Betty’s pieces for inspiration. In class, Betty will review the principles of color and design as they apply to each student’s work. She will help refine line and color choices, as well as stitch and thread choices. The class is open to anyone interested in expanding the horizons of his/her needlework. It is also open to students who wish to work on an earlier piece of Betty’s but would like to hear the discussion and observe the creative processes at work. Student to bring: Tracing paper, drawing pencil, eraser, paper cement, paper scissors, L-shaped frame croppers, 12”x 12” Congress cloth (24-count) on stretcher bars, a selection of threads for experimentation, if needed; all usual stitching tools, Teko-bari, supplies and materials, including light and/or magnifier, if needed. Students may also bring any previous BCL workshop piece.  | Class 205
Marnie Ritter In the Mood – Blue
Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: Intermediate advanced
Kit fee: $95.00
Ground fabric: #18 antique blue mono canvas
Size: Design size: 11” square. Finished size: 15” square |
Sixteen composite canvas patterns with an important message – open, open, open. This new series exemplifies the importance of color and open canvas patterns. Canvas color choice first, then thread colors, then patterns that have an open concept, allowing these first two choices to show off. You can’t stop looking at this, can you?!! Texture is the next addition, created by the choice of seven overdyed silks, Serica, varied metallics, Trebizond, perlee, other silks, ribbons and numerous beads. These are chosen in warm colors from families of sage, rose, burgundy, key lime, teal, periwinkle and Flemish blue. A garden, a pattern worked over French lace and the choice of stitching your very own initials in one of the areas (see the four intertwined M’s) makes this design uniquely your own. These patterns are surrounded with golden care. It’s math – it’s geometry – but most of all, it’s fun! The further bonus will be discussion during class about the history and meaning of BLUE. Kit includes: Marked canvas, all threads and materials needed to complete the project, complete set of instructions and color photocopy. Student to bring: Stretcher bars 13”x 13”, tape/tacks to attach the canvas, tapestry needles #18 through #24, embroidery needles #8, usual stitching supplies and light/magnifier, if needed.  | Class 206
Carole H. Lake and Gay Ann Rogers Elizabeth I, A Portrait
Class length: Four days Proficiency level: Intermediate Kit fee: $210.00 for complete kit including real pearls, as pictured $75.00 for instructions only plus packet of beads & seed beads (instead of small pearls). Student will supply Congress cloth and all threads. Optional: (either kit way) $15.00 fee for shipping kit before class Optional: (either kit way) $25.00 fee for historical booklet written for this class Ground fabric: White Congress cloth Size: Finished piece is approximately 7 ½” x 10” |
Elizabeth I, A Portrait is a shared class taught by two teachers, Carole H. Lake and Gay Ann Rogers. Adapted from a painting contemporary to Elizabeth I, the needlepoint portrait shows the textures of silk, metallic braid and beads with an abundance of the pearls that were Elizabeth’s trademark. Stitching a portrait in needlework poses certain problems that stitching a flat piece, say a jacket front, does not. Gay Ann’s role in class will be helping people stitch the portrait and understand some of the problems the design posed. The portrait itself is only a part of the story; there is the queen herself, as opulent and lavish a person as the Western world has known. Her story, in a broad sweeping sense of her impact on the emergence of a nation, is great, but equally interesting is the person herself. Carole’s role in class will be a series of slides and lectures on the history surrounding the queen. In class, people will work on the portrait and enjoy the history lessons while they stitch. Kit includes: Complete kit includes white Congress cloth, all threads and materials needed to complete the project, small pearls, instruction booklet and color photocopy. Partial kit includes instruction booklet and beads with pearlized seed beads, replacing the real pearls of the full kit. Student to bring: Stretcher bars, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed.  | Class 207
Judy Souliotis Japanese Embroidery: Independent Study
Class length: Four days |
Independent Study is open to all Japanese Embroidery students wishing to continue to study, as well as review, the Japanese techniques of embroidery. Students will be under the tutelage of Judy Souliotis, who has studied this needle art extensively. Student letters will discuss supplies and costs to fit individual needs. Student to bring: Japanese frame, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification.  | Class 208
Joan Thomasson The Rainbow Connection
Class length: Four days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $100.00
Ground fabric: Congress cloth
Size: 14”x 16” |
While San Francisco is noted for its ethnic enclaves like Chinatown, there are wonderful ethnic neighborhood all over the city. Gathered here are children of Russian, German, Chinese, Japanese, African-American and Hispanic decent, all dressed up in their festive best. Their hair may be straight or curly, braided or flowing loose. Their costumes are trimmed with pulled thread lace, or frogs or plaids. Posed together on patterned, overdyed silk backgrounds, this mix of children portray the happy diversity of San Francisco and America. Kit includes: A line-drawn Congress cloth with painted faces, Thread Gatherers, Silk n’ Colors, Threadworx overdyed floss, DMC floss, needles, a complete instruction booklet and a color photocopy. Student to bring: Stretcher bars for a 14”x 16” canvas, usual stitching supplies and light and/or magnification, if needed.  | Class 210
Michael Boren Daphne Reborn
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $60.00
Ground fabric: 18-ct. Vintage canvas
Size: Design 6 ¼ “ square |
Daphne Reborn is a two-day intermediate level counted canvas class with a minimal amount of pre-stitching (basketweaving five 12-thread by 12-thread squares).
This quilt-inspired stitch sampler is worked on line-drawn Vintage 18-mono canvas. It features threads from the Caron Collection: Watercolours, Wildflowers, Waterlilies, Impressions hand-dyed, Soie Cristale and Kreinik braids.
Stitches used in the design include: basketweave, walnetto, arrow, Amadeus, Milanese, Scotch, cashmere, bound cross, woven cross, giant rice stitch, Scotch cross corners, rice stitch variations, star waffle, double-wrapped Smyrna, backstitch, slanted gobelin, waffle and a plaited couching pattern.
This design uses creative thread blending in the needle to create a third color value from light and dark values of solid and hand-dyed threads. Students will be given a choice of three colorways: “Kelp” (the original) is based on the Caron Collection’s Watercolours of the same name and is worked on Vintage Sage Green canvas, “Olive Grove” based on the Caron Collection’s Watercolours of the same name, also worked on Vintage Sage Green canvas or “Autumn Leaves,” based on the Caron Collection’s Watercolours “Burnt Toast” and “Tobacco”, and is worked on Vintage Brown Sandstone canvas.
The instructor recommends Evertite™ adjustable stretcher bars which can be purchased directly from him at an additional cost. Kit includes: Full skeins/spools of Watercolours, Wildflowers, Waterlilies, Impressions hand-dyed, Soie Cristale and Kreinik braids; shipping costs for mailing pre-stitching instructions and materials; the line-drawn canvas, complete instructions and color photocopy.
Student to bring: A variety of tapestry needles, a laying tool, a frame weight, stand or other means to allow two-handed stitching and usual stitching supplies. Optional: lighting and magnification.  | Class 211
Merry Cox French Bonbon Box
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $180.00
Ground fabric: 32-count linen cut 6.5”x 28” and 9.5”x 6.5” |
This project was inspired by an antique French lithograph bonbon box from the 1890’s. Since chocolate was a very expensive luxury, presentation was very important. Because of its beauty, the bonbon box would be cherished and saved to be used for other purposes such as a sewing box.
In addition to making this lovely sewing box, stitched on all four sides, students will make a beautiful silk lined sewing case which is housed inside the box.
The bonbon box has very unique construction including covering the wood base with decorative paper, which also lines the box. The sewing case has a needlebook and mattress-type pincushion attached to one side, while the other side has a place for scissors and a pencil. A scrimshaw ‘aide memoire’ has a special place in the spine area of the case. Case measures 3” x 3 ½” when closed.
All supplies for stitching and finishing are included in this kit except for the scissors. Stitches used in this project are tent stitch ‘over one’, rococo stitch, stem stitch and split stitch. Kit includes: 32-count linen, silk threads, scrimshaw ‘aide memoire’, buttons, silk fabric, ribbon, instruction booklet and color photocopy. Student to bring: Stretcher bars or hoop, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed.  |  |  | Class 212
Tony Minieri Tony Redux
Class length: Two days or four days
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: You’ve already paid for it
Design size: Whatever you’re stitching |
How many times have you taken a class with Tony and when you get back to actually stitching the piece, you say to yourself, “If I could only have another day or two with him on this design”. This is your chance for exactly that. This is a studio time class for any Tony pieces that you have questions for or need help with. You may bring as many of his designs with you as you choose, either projects or painted canvases with his stitch and thread guides. There will be intermittent discussions of technique and some interesting exercises. Student to bring: Tony is requesting that you bring your projects that you wish to work on, a 10” x 10” piece of #18 canvas, stretcher bars to fit, #5 and #8 Pearl cotton ( any color), some graph paper, a ruler and pencils.  | Class 213
Lynn Payette Little Quail
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $86.00
Ground fabric: White soft Congress cloth
Size: 6” circle |  |
‘Little Quail’ is a non-charted design, created with the use of sheer and opaque fabrics, silk ombre ribbons, metallic threads, floss and stumpwork techniques. Students will make decisions for the placement of stitches and colors of the leaves. Techniques will be demonstrated for the stitching and application of sheer and opaque fabrics (using a bonding technique with a product called Wonder Under, a fusible web). Some of the leaves will be superimposed on the ground fabric after being wired (between two layers of bonded fabric) and will curve out from the piece in the student’s choice of placement. Some of the leaves will be bonded directly to the ground and then overstitched. This will give a 3-D effect around and partially over the quail, and the leaves bonded to the ground fabric. Also taught will be the overstitching of fabrics with threads, working with novelty and metallic threads and creating a color scheme that demonstrates cast shadows and perspective. The wheat is created with pearl cotton and metallic threads in whipped back and straight stitches. The quail’s body and head will be stitched separately on muslin and then applied to the ground fabric with padding created with one or two layers of felt. Long and short stitch will be worked on the upper breast of the quail, and buttonhole stitch for the lower breast. The quail’s head is worked in a variety of stitches, including satin stitch, outline stitch and whipped outline stitch, chain stitch, French knots and beading. This piece allows the student to experience the use of a wide variety of media and will have a heavy emphasis on creating perspective and shadows with the use of threads, metallics, beads and fabrics. The student will also learn to recreate an object (quail), using stitches to create photographic realism. ‘Little Quail’ is the first piece in bird theme series. Kit includes: Pre-drawn Congress cloth, fabrics – sheer & opaque, all threads and fibers necessary to complete the piece, including floss, metallic threads, metallic sewing machine threads, novelty yarns and threads, beads, wire, felt, a complete set of instructions and a color photocopy. Student to bring: 12”x 12” stretcher bars, tacks or staples to mount the piece, small, very sharp scissors, paper-cutting scissors, crewel needles #5, #6 or #7, chenille needles #18 and #22, a beading needle, glue stick (not the blue or purple type), invisible thread, beeswax, sharpened pencil, light and/or magnifier, if needed. Optional: wire cutters, a few common pins, extra small bags for separating threads and fabrics and a “C” clamp or other method of attaching the working frame to the table.  | Class 214
Debbie Stiehler Crazy for Stitching
Class Length: Two day
Level of Proficiency: Intermediate
Kit fee: $72.00
Ground fabric: Congress cloth
Size: 11” x 11” (Finished size is 7” circle.) |
If you are crazy for stitching, you will love this project! The design is based on an old crazy quilt from the early 1900’s. There are many techniques to learn. You will work detached buttonhole lace, ruched silk ribbon, silk ribbon flowers and bows, not to mention some fun canvaswork stitches like Florentine, Victorian step, brick, Byzantine, mosaic, diamond pattern, Sprat’s Head, burden, herringbone and more. Create diagonal and vertical plaid patterns. Threads used include: Very Velvet, stranded floss, overdyed pearl cotton, Wildflowers, Kreinik metallic and silk ribbon. Several bead and button embellishments will be included in your kit. The model is shown finished as a Nantucket basket lid; the basket can be ordered for an additional $70.00. Kit includes: Congress cloth, all threads, beads and embellishments needed to complete the project, instruction booklet and a color photocopy.
Students to bring: 11” x 11” stretcher bars, thumbtacks or staples to attach canvas to bars, usual stitching supplies including extra needles in various sizes and light and/or magnification, if needed.
 | Class 215
Janet Zickler Casey Studio Time
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: None
Size: Whatever you bring to work on |
Sometimes having a little time “away from it all” to relax and stitch is exactly what’s needed these days. Studio Time is the perfect opportunity to work on something from home you’re trying to finish, to get help with a class project a few years old or to get suggestions/refreshers on a couple of stitches. Maybe it’s the opportunity to begin a new project in an atmosphere conducive to learning at a leisurely pace. Encouragement and enthusiasm abound here! Student to bring: Works in progress or new projects, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification, if needed.  | Class 220
Barbara Jackson The Wandering Lamb
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $62.00 Box not included.
Ground fabric: Linen
Size: 5”x 7” |  |
This Leicester lamb has wandered into a springtime garden only to find a fantastic Jacobean flower vine topped with that quintessential symbol of hospitality, the pineapple. It will be our joy to create a most engaging and colorful garden for this little creature’s enjoyment. A variety of crewel stitches will provide texture, and an interesting array of wool and silk threads will provide the color. The colorful threads are a feast for the eyes. Hand-dyed Heathway merino from England, Pearsall’s silks, Gloriana’s Lorikeet wool and Sumnuts poppies silk and wool all appear on the program. These very traditional, albeit wildly imaginative flower motifs are historical whimsy at its best. Whether you are an intermediate or experienced crewel worker, this design will have elements to challenge and amuse you. The finished size is 5”x 7” and is perfect for a box top or sewing case for your crewel yarns. Kit includes: Linen with design pre-drawn, muslin, all threads, needles, complete instruction booklet and color photocopy. Student to bring: An 8”-9” heavy wooden hoop with deep sides or 10”x 14” stretcher bars. A stand or weight to hold hoop or stretcher bars so both hands are free to stitch, basting thread, usual stitching supplies and light and/or magnification, if needed.  |  |  | Class 221
Tony Minieri Tony Redux
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: You’ve already paid for it.
Design size: Whatever you’re stitching |
How many times have you taken a class with Tony and when you get back to actually stitching the piece, you say to yourself, “If I could only have another day or two with him on this design”. This is your chance for exactly that. This is a studio time class for any Tony pieces that you have questions for or need help with. You may bring as many of his designs with you as you choose, either projects or painted canvases with his stitch and thread guides. There will be intermittent discussions of technique and some interesting exercises. Student to bring: Tony is requesting that you bring your projects that you wish to work on, a 10” x 10” piece of #18 canvas, stretcher bars to fit, #5 and #8 Pearl cotton ( any color), some graph paper, a ruler and pencils.  | Class 222
Debbie Stiehler Jolly Olde Elf
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $165.00
Ground fabric: Congress cloth
Size: Finished piece is 15” tall x 9”x7” |
There has never been a Santa Claus like this one! He is three-dimensional and fabulous! The kit contains several pieces of canvas with design outlines, a furniture-quality wooden base, all hardware for same, threads, jingle bells and a hand-sculptured clay nose! Santa’s arms and hands are wired so that he can even pose for you! Stitches include mirror image herringbone, burden stitch, nobuko, couching, knitted stitch, bricked gobelin, Florentine pattern, basketweave and continental. Complete and detailed finishing instructions will be demonstrated in class and are included in the kit. You will be able to finish Santa yourself. Kit includes: Congress cloth, Very Velvet, Watercolours, Kreinik braid and ribbon, Wildflowers, Baby Fluffy Fleece, Faux Fur, Impressions, Designer’s Dream, Whisper and Anchor stranded cotton floss, jingle bells, complete instruction booklet and color photocopy. Student to bring: Stretcher bars, thumb tacks or staples to attach canvas to bars, usual stitching supplies, extra needles in various sizes, light and/or magnifier, if needed.  | Class 223
Janet Zickler Casey Studio Time
Class length: Two days
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: None
Size: Whatever you bring to work on |
Sometimes having a little time “away from it all” to relax and stitch is exactly what’s needed these days. Studio Time is the perfect opportunity to work on something from home you’re trying to finish, to get help with a class project a few years old or to get suggestions/refreshers on a couple of stitches. Maybe it’s the opportunity to begin a new project in an atmosphere conducive to learning at a leisurely pace. Encouragement and enthusiasm abound here! Student to bring: Works in progress or new projects, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification, if needed.  | Class F1
Merry Cox A Colonial Sewing Set
Class length: One day
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $120.00
Ground fabric: 32-ct. linen |
This charming set consists of a paper-mache´ wallpaper tray with attached pocket and a cherry wood pincushion. The pocket and the pincushion each feature a lovely basket of flowers using many different stitches. The pocket also features a small sampler alphabet with flame stitch on each side of the basket design. Silk ribbon loops on the pincushion allow the top to pull off and inside is the perfect place to house a thimble. It is lined in the same beautiful silk as the pocket. The cherry wood pincushion is a reproduction of an antique pincushion in Merry’s collection and is made exclusively for her along with a matching 3” wood ruler.
All supplies for stitching and finishing are included in this kit except the scissors. Stitches used in this project are tent stitch ‘over one’, cross stitch ‘over one’, Smyrna cross stitch, detached chain, closed herringbone, small diagonal Rococo stitch, Rococo stitch and nun stitch. Kit includes: Silk threads and hand-dyed floss, all stitching and finishing materials; paper-mache´ wallpaper tray measuring 7” x 5 ½”; and cherry wood pincushion and ruler made exclusively for Merry.
Student to bring: Stretcher bars or hoop, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed.  | Class F2
Karla Gee The Friendship Brooch
Class length: One day
Proficiency level: Basic intermediate to advanced (must have knowledge of peyote stitch)
Kit fee: $60.00 |
The “Friendship Brooch” begins with a Paua Shell Cabochon. This particular cab was given to the instructor by another newbie beader, who soon became her beading buddy. This brooch is in her honor. The shell cabochon is mounted on special interfacing and finished with a backing of “Ultrasuede”™. The pin back is also equipped with a “bail,” which permits the brooch to also be worn on a necklace chain the student provides. The finished brooch measures approximately 55mm X 45 mm. The finished product shows how a beautiful “elaborate looking” piece can be accomplished by just knowing the peyote stitch and using some glue! Kit includes: All beads and materials to complete the project, a complete set of instructions and a color photocopy.
Student to bring: Required: beading surface, thread conditioner/wax and bead scoop. Optional: light and/or magnifier, if needed, extension cord, clear fingernail polish or jewelers glue and cauterize or disposable lighter.  | Class F3
Cara Hayes Iris germanica
Class length: One day
Proficiency level: Intermediate - advanced
Kit fee: $60.00
Ground fabric: Eggshell Congress cloth
Size: Finished piece is approximately 3 ½” x 5” |
Iris germanica uses silk threads and colored and gold purls to depict a graceful iris on 24-count eggshell Congress canvas. Students are introduced to goldwork methods of laying, parallel line filling, invisible couching and chipping. Canvas and surface embroidery stitches are used for the iris standard, the falls and the leaf; they include diagonal burden stitch with bricking and straight stitch over appliquéd batting. The oval composition is finished with a traditional blackwork pattern that allows the student to select from embellishment options. Kit includes: Congress cloth, size #10 appliqué needle , beeswax, tracing paper and all threads and metallics needed to complete the project, instruction booklet and color photocopy. Student to bring: Stretcher bars (9”x 8”), tacks or staples, scissors with sharp tips for cutting metal, scissors for cutting paper, chipping box, ruler, #24 tapestry needles, very fine needle threader, air erasable fine-tip marking pen, #2 pencil, frame weight or other frame support to allow both hands free for stitching, usual stitching supplies and light and/or magnifier, if needed. Optional: fine-point tweezers. Instructor will provide some for sharing.  | Class F4
Barbara Jackson The Curious Rabbit Etui
Class length: One day
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $40.00
Ground fabric: Linen
Size: Finished size is 4”x 5” |
Our curious rabbit ponders the many stitches that can be used to create colorful shading in crewel. Solid rows of stem stitch, tapestry long & short and encroaching satin will be incorporated into this delightful bit of Jacobean whimsy to help students understand how each technique differs in results. Special emphasis will be on the proper tapestry shading of small animals. For added texture fantastic flowers will be created in buillion knots and French knots. Stitched on cream Strathaven linen, the design is worked in Heathway crewel, Gloriana Lorikeet and Pearsall’s silks with a touch of metallic in the bee’s wings. The finished design size is 4”x 5”. Instructions will be given for making into a foldover etui with pockets on the inside, but this design could also be used for a pincushion or small table top picture. Kit includes: Strathaven linen with design pre-drawn, muslin, all threads, needles, instructions with color pictures and finishing information for etui. The calico lining will not be included in order for students to pick their own favorite colors. Student to bring: Stretcher bars (10”x 10”) OR 7”-8” wooden hoop, basting thread, a frame stand or weight to hold the piece so that both hands are free to stitch, usual stitching supplies and light and/or magnifier, if needed.  | Class F5
Dorothy Lesher Winter Frost
Class length: One day
Proficiency level: Intermediate
Kit fee: $50.00
Ground fabric: Pale blue Congress cloth
Size: 5-inch circle |
We will spend the day creating a fantasy of blossoms in the snow. You will learn a new way to make fluffy blossoms from a metallic ribbon, then we will add pearl cotton, Medici wool, floss, beads and a wonderful metallic of soft rainbow hues, and one of a very pale green. You will frost the entire design by untwisting snowy ombre metallic and laying it like a flat silk to create snow and icicles that drip from the branches. This design can be framed or mounted on a box of your choosing. The original is mounted on a constructed 5" round box with the design mounted on the lid. The box is not part of the kit. Kit includes: Blue Congress cloth marked with the design, metallic ribbon, metallic braids, Ombre, Medici wool, #5 pearl cotton, beads, pearls, instruction booklet and color photocopy. Student to bring: Stretcher bars (10”x 10”), tacks to mount the canvas, a laying tool, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnifier, if needed. | Class F7
Betty Chen Louis Design Studio Extension
Class length: One day
Proficiency level: Open to those wishing to extend their design session further.
Kit fee: None |
If you studied with Betty during the First Session and would like a tiny bit more time to consult with her on your piece, this is your opportunity! This one-day class, an extension of the four-day class, the Betty Chen Louis Design Studio, provides additional one-on-one time to further explore and implement the ideas developed in the previous class. Student to bring: Student’s piece from Design Studio in Session I, usual stitching supplies, light and/or magnification, if needed.  | Class F8
John Waddell “Excel”-ent Stitch Diagrams to Good Use
Class length: One day
Proficiency level: All
Kit fee: $35.00 |
This class utilizes the Excel computer program to draw and develop stitch diagrams and place them for good use. Printed materials will be used to describe how the process works. The students will be talked through the process with a general discussion format. Pictures of computer screens will be provided for better understanding and discussion. Suggestions for incorporating these developed diagrams into stitch guides and project instructions will be provided. Each student will also receive a computer diskette with graph paper and examples of stitch diagrams. It is strongly recommended that students bring their own laptop computers to class with the Excel program loaded onto the computers; no computers will be provided in class. The purchase of the Excel computer program is the responsibility of each student and will not be included with the class. Kit includes: Computer diskette of samples, instruction booklet and graph paper samples. Student to bring: Pencil, paper and laptop computer with Excel program loaded, if desired. This is not required but is highly recommended.
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