Miniature Needlework Accessories

Cost:  Member $140.00

Non-Member $280.00

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

MINIATURE NEEDLEWORK ACCESSORIES

(Mother of Pearl accessories & scissors not included)

Traditionally Elizabethan workboxes contained many exquisite and interesting needlework accessories decorated with little caterpillars, butterflies and floral patterns.  While working on and teaching my Elizabethan Casket project I have been stitching a range of miniature needlework accessories to add to my box.  This class will take you through some traditional Elizabethan stitches while stitching miniatures for your own sewing box or some treasures to give to very special friends.

There will be three kits available on the day and you can choose to take one or all kits.

Kit 1 will have a Needle roll, Pincushion, Tape Measure box and Pinwheel

KIT 1- COST $55.00

Kit contains pattern with detailed instructions, colour photo, 55 count Kingston linen printed with designs and prepared with backing. All the designs are printed on the one panel of linen.  Size of linen is approx 11x 13 inches.

Essentials to bring with you:

10 in x 12 inch or 10 x 11 inch Edmunds stretcher bar frame works well as panel is printed with all pieces or can be worked using small four or 5 inch hoop.

4 inch hoop for working samples

Gumnut yarn “stars” silks – bring all colours you have so you can choose on the day.

9,10 &11 sharps, 28 tapestry (kit will contain one of each needle).

Kit 2 will be an Ornate Glove Scissor Holder.

KIT 2- COST $55.00

Kit contains pattern with detailed instructions, colour photo, gold threads, beads, silk, 55 count Kingston linen printed with design and prepared with backing. Size of linen is approx. 8 x 8 inches.

Essentials to bring with you:

This piece can be worked in a 6 inch hoop or you can choose to use an Edmunds stretcher bar frame 7inch x 6 inch or frame to that size

4 inch hoop for working samples

Gumnut yarn “stars” silks – bring all colours so you can choose on the day.

9,10 & 11 sharps, 28 tapestry (kit will contain one of each of these needles).

Kit 3 will be an Ornate Nightcap Thimble Holder.

KIT 3- COST $35.00

Kit contains pattern with detailed instructions, colour photo, gold threads, beads, silk, 55 count Kingston linen printed with design and prepared with backing. Size of linen is approx. 8 x 7 inches

Other essentials to bring with you:

This piece can be worked in a 6 inch hoop or you can choose to use an Edmunds stretcher bar frame 7inch x 5 inch or frame to that size

4 inch hoop for working samples

Gumnut yarn “stars” silks – bring all colours so you can choose on the day.

9,10 &11 sharps, 28 tapestry (kit will contain one of each of these needles).

Registrations open: 20th February 2025 at 9am and close on Sunday 25th May at 11pm.

Venue: Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove

Dates: Wednesday and Thursday 9th/10th July 2025

Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Tutor: Maree Talbot
Skill Level: 

Class Fees:

EGWA Member - $140.00

Non-Member - $280.00

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

Kit Costs as above: (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

Usual workbox, scissors and magnification lamp if required

Registrations will open at 9:00am on 20th February 2025 and close at 11:00pm on 25th May 2025

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