Learn the fundamentals of hand embroidery in this fun and relaxing workshop. You will create pieces suitable for hanging on your wall or stitching onto totes, pillows, or one-of-a-kind tees that showcase your newfound skills and reflect current design trends.
Over the course of two hours, you will develop these essential skills:
- Proper hoop preparation and setup
- Selecting thread colors and types for optimal results
- Starting and finishing your embroidery projects correctly
You will master these fundamental stitching techniques:
- Backstitch for creating strong outlines
- Running stitch for basic seaming
- Chain stitch for bold decorative lines
- French knot for textured accents
- Lazy daisy for flower designs
- Satin stitch for filling areas with smooth color
No previous embroidery experience is required. We provide all the materials you need to create your projects, including a beautiful selection of colored threads, notions, tools, and a lovely floral wreath pattern ready for embroidery.
What Is Included in Your Workshop:
- A private, interactive workshop led by a professional artist and certified instructor
- All materials for 3 embroidery projects shipped to each participant, including:
- Cotton muslin squares as your base fabric
- Quality embroidery floss in multiple colors
- Several embroidery hoops in various sizes
- Embroidery needles suitable for different thread weights
- Small scissors or snips for cutting thread
- Fabric markers for design transfer
- Mini rulers for measuring and layout
