Students will machine piece a 12 inch square of their own or a traditional design which will be finished as a wall hanging and hand quilted. At the finish of the class, students will have sufficient knowledge to complete a full-sized quilt. Interested people should contact the instructor through North House. Techniques include cross stitch, pulled work and drawn work. The latter two are done with white linen thread and include basic hemstitching plus many variations.
Emphasis is on themes from nature and the use of natural materials.
The option of designing individual student pieces is encouraged. Students progress at their own speed, planning as many projects as they wish in the time available. Learn the basics of stitching beads to a foundation material for embellishing garments or other items such as pins, bags, etc. In the workshop, students will learn basic stitches as well as a wealth of information about tools, materials, and the variety of beads available. Participants will decorate a plate, then have the opportunity to apply the same techniques to the creation of Christmas ornaments.