Program 2008 - 09
 October & November
Laurie Corbett and Mary Heermans will teach Technique Basics: An Introductory Program to Surface Stitchery by Judy Jeroy in October and November.
This is an extensive introduction to Crewel work including ten popular stitches and a lovely floral motif done in the traditional Jacobean style. Kits will include the ground fabric, Paternayan yarns, and crewel needle.
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December
Dish-to-pass luncheon & pin cushion exchange
For the past couple of years we have tried to do too much at our December
meeting so it was decided that this year we would aim for a more relaxed day. The
business portion of the meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The pincushion exchange will
follow it and we will end with lunch. That leaves us plenty of time to goof off and
enjoy the company of friends.
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January
Wool Felt Applique
Katie has designed and will teach Bird & Holly Felted Wool Penny Rug. This is a small but sweet introduction to working with felted wool. It is a fun and quick diversion to some of the very complex projects we typically take on. Sewing techniques include blanket stitch, french knots and couching. Small, sharp scissors that are suitable for cutting wool are needed. Please sign up by Monday, December First. Cost $9 |
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February
How-to create a Biscornu
 What is a biscornu? It is an object that is made from two squares of fabric that are put together in an irregular sort of way to form a tiny, rounded pillow shape, like the one pictured here that was stitched by Katie Tomlinson. You can embroider both sides, one side, or neither side.
In February Terry Faber will teach us how to assemble a biscornu. Students need to come to the Februarymeeting with all the decorative stitching finished. There is no pattern or kit for this class but there are many kits available commercially. Several of our advertisers carry them. There are also free patterns on the internet, see below.
If you do not have time to do a full design, but would still like to learn thetechnique, there is an alternative. Cut two 5½ inch squares from a piece of 28 count even-weave fabric, or two 5 inch squares from a piece of 32 count. Find the vertical and horizontal center of one square and mark them. Count out from the center 52 threads, and using two strands of floss in a tapestry needle, back stitch over two threads all the way around a square. There will be 52 back stitches on a side, or 26 back stitches from the center line out. Anchor the thread well. The back stitches will be used to assemble the biscornu so they need to be firm. Do a little design or motif to mark the center of each of the four sides of the square. It will help in putting the biscornu together. Repeat this process on the other square.
Bring to class your prepared fabric, thread for joining, beads if desired, scissors,
and a small amount of fiberfill. Terry will bring extra for those who don’t have any. |
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March
Petite Garland Box
In March Debbie Wick will teach Petite Garland Box, designed by Ruthmarie Hofmann. This simple combination of satin, crossed stitches and tiny sprays of straight stitches composes a garland of flowers in a curving sweep across the lid of
a charmingly small oval box, only four inches at its longest measurement. Use the
coupon on page 7 to sign up before February 2. The $8 kit will include:
• Lavender Britany, 28 count even weave
• 1 skein of overdyed floss in lavender, blues and greens (main color)
• DMC cotton floss, #964, light aqua and #746, pale yellow
• Madeira blending thread, #003, rainbow
We are looking into purchasing a Home Arts die-cut box kit for you to purchase to
mount your finished needlework piece onto. This information will be provided at
an upcoming meeting. |
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April & May
Amadeus & Friends |
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Group Correspondence Course
Summer Dream (Teacher: Luan Callery)
Summer Dream is a stumpwork embroidery which can be used alone or as a companion to Fantasy Remembered. The design is worked on crewel linen or linen twill. The colors can be changed to fit a particular décor. A lily is partly worked on the linen, two petals are padded, and for added dimension, two petals are worked on wire and attached to the flower. Beads enhance the petals and stamens poke out from the center of the flower. There are bullion buds, padded forget-me-nots, and wildflowers worked with needle weaving on wire. The butterfly and the bee incorporate wire in order for their wings to stand away from the linen. A padded lady bug crawls along a leaf, ready to take flight. Stitches include bullion knots, couching, fly, french knots, long and short shading, needle weaving, outline, satin, and seed stitches. The stamen stitch and buttonhole-on-wire complete the piece. |
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