One Stitch Wander

One Stitch Wander

Member Cost $100.00 for 5 Classes.

The core stitches of Back stitch, Chain stitch, Stem stitch are the comfort zones for embroidery. Stitched often and with ease.
Take a step outside this comfort zone and explore some uncommon stitches. Stitched in repeat on a hanging bauble, the stitches cease to be uncommon.
Traditional or contemporary Embroiderers can add depth, dimension and movement to their work by making the uncommon common.

Stitches to be explored, but not limited to, are:

Guilloche, Breton, Turkey Rug Knot, Palestrina Knot, Hungarian Braided Chain, Portuguese Knotted Stem, Rosetta Chain stitch - to name a few.

Learn how to make and attach a twisted cord and hanging loop.

Addition of beads, sequins or decorative charms. Students will be encouraged to develop other finishing. For example, make a thread tassel, a beaded tassel and finishing other than tassels.

Less common threads and thread brands will be tried - Stef Francis, the Painters Collection, Coton a Broder - and more.

A series of five, two hour, evening workshops, on a fortnightly basis, will explore these stitches in a design to be made into a hanging bauble, or do your own thing on a doodle cloth or memory cloth.

Kit Cost:

$15.00 at each workshop for Hanging Bauble option.

The kit will include:
Two cardboard discs, 75mm diameter
Embroidery fabric, 25cm square hand dyed cotton sateen, stabilised with interfacing. Colour will vary from photo due to hand dying. 
Embroidery thread suitable for the stitch. Colour choice depends on local availability.
Strong thread for lacing to disc.
Padding, eg pelon.
Metallic embellishments eg mini sequins, beads.

(Please place payment for the kit in an envelope with your name and give it to the tutor directly on the first evening workshop)

Bring your own:
Usual work box.
Backing fabric to be your choice from your own stash, 15cm square.
Cord making thread- to accommodate personal choice, some will be available at the workshop. 
Assorted needles.
Light and magnification if required.
Hoop 12- 15 cm. Not oval shaped.

Requirements needed for making a Doodle/Memory Cloth or Stitch Sampler (no kit provided)
Usual work box.
Fabric of your choice, no counted fabric, thickness similar to calico, homespun.
Threads of your choice. Any thickness as the object of the workshop is to explore the different effect a thread creates within the one stitch. 
Assorted needles.
Hoop 12 - 15 cm, your preferred hoop.
Light and magnification if required.

Cost for ALL five workshops:

Member:  $100.00

Non-Member: $200.00

Membership attracts a 50% discount on all workshops (join here and save!)

Venue: Guild House,  565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove

Dates:   Wednesdays 26th February, 12th March, 26th March, 9th April, and 23rd April 2025

Time:    6.30pm - 8.30pm
Tutor:   Joan Sibenaler
Skill Level:   All welcome

Registrations will open at 9:00am on 14th October 2024

                     And close at 11:00pm on 19th February 2025

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