‘Chains of Diamonds’

'Chains of Diamonds'

 (Foundations of Embroidery Part Two)

Cost:  Member $180.00

Non-Member $360.00

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

Chains of Diamonds

Foundations of Embroidery Part Two continues your journey in embroidery.

Learn important finishing techniques that will turn your embroideries into very practical and decorative items. 

As well as learning valuable skills in these workshops, you will add some useful items to your embroidery workbox.

At the conclusion of this course you will make some very handy essentials for carrying and protecting your projects, storing precious needles, as well as a lovely book cover for your notebook.

In the process of making these small pieces, you will learn valuable techniques that can be applied to many of your finished embroidered pieces.

The first item is a craft bag with a clear insert to store your work in a safe and protected way.  You will learn how to insert a zip, and use a straight binding to finish the edges. This method can also be used for finishing cushion covers.

Storing the needles we use is important to keep them safe and handy for use.  A small needle case will be made to match the bag.  

This comes with pockets to store the needle packets, and is closed with a loop and bead.  You will learn how to make a simple decorated hem.  This can be applied to many items that need to be hemmed with mitred corners. Learn an easy way to do this!

A small pin cushion is the next item. This is closed with an edging stitch and, like the other items, is embellished with the Bargello theme of 'Chains of Diamonds'.

A Book Cover will also be constructed and decorated with the same design.  This cover will fit an A5 book and includes a handy inside pocket for the storage of your pen/pencil.

Come and join Rita as she shares her knowledge and experience with you.

Taking time to attend these classes will benefit you immensely. As well as learning the basic methods of construction, between classes, you will have time to finish and decorate your pieces with a lovely design, stitched on a linen fabric.

Registrations open on February 20th 2025 and close on the 26th July 2025

Venue: Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove

Dates: Saturday, August 16th, 30th and September 20th 2025

Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Tutor: Rita Petters
Skill Level: All

Class Fees:

EGWA Member - $180.00

Non-Member - $360.00

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

Kit Cost: a small cost for wadding, clear plastic and felt.

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

What to bring

Fabric:  30x45cm pure linen evenweave, own colour choice, 24 or 28 threads per inch

             Selection of patchwork cotton, at least 3 fat quarters

             26cm zip

Threads: Stranded cotton, 1 over dyed, plus 3 shades to tone with it.

               Perle 8 or 12 to match linen

               1 reel sewing thread

Usual Workbox

Magnification and light if needed

Registrations will open at 9:00am on 16th February and close at 11:00pm on 7th September 2025

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