Two Saturdays
August 22nd & 29th
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Level 0

In this two session class, students will learn the ten basic hand embroidery stitches and explore how to experiment with them.

Turn the buttonhole stitch into a buttonhole wheel! Change the chain stitch into a flower or a line of zigzag! Create a leaf from a feather stitch! Students will use these ideas to make their own freehand designs.

Taught by Kathie Kerler.

• Prerequisite skills

  None!

• Skills learned

  • Ten foundational embroidery stitches

  • Ways to combine and modify the ten basic stitches in freehand designs

• Supplies

  • 7“-8” embroidery hoop with a screw tension

  • Six-strand embroidery floss in colors of your choosing

  • Needles: Chenille #22 and #9 embroidery needle, sharp tip

  • Fabric for sampling: cotton, felt, wool

    These can be scraps from other projects that measure approximately 2” larger than your hoop.

  • Fabric for finished piece

  • The Pocket Guide to Embroidery by Leisure Arts

  Optional:

  • Thimble

  • Needle threader

  • Snips or small scissors (the Bolt studio has some you can borrow)

Ages 18 and up. This is a Level 0 class. Learn more about our class levels here!

Our classroom is on the second floor and is currently only accessible by stairs. We are working on a solution to make our space accessible to everyone. Thanks for your understanding and patience while we work this out. You may e-mail us at classes@boltfabricboutique.com if you have any questions about this process.

Our cancellation policy can be found here.

This class requires a minimum of 3 participants. The class may be subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment is not achieved. In that circumstance your class fee will be refunded.