The InTernaTIonal needlework ConvenTIon

Beating
Around
the Bush
The International Needlework Convention
27 September – 3 October 2014
Join us for FUN, FRIENDSHIP and STITCHING with the world's best!
www.countrybumpkin.com.au
Thursday 2nd October –
Friday 3rd October
CLASS
2
Beautiful Butterfly Brooches
3
Little Jenny Wren
Monogrammed Scissor Keeper
5
Beaux Rubans
6
Spring Sampler
7
Counted Needlework Set
8
17th Century Bookbinding Cover
9
French “Birdcage” Workbox & Accessories
BLOMKAMP, HAZEL
10
An Introduction to
Jacobean Embroidery
11
A Sherry for Jack
12
Dancing Threads
BURR, TRISH
13
Blue Tit & Apple Blossoms
14
Vintage Blue Tit & Wild Rose
15
Sweet Solitude
CLARKE, GARY
16
Organza Teaching Class
17
The Jester
18
Fantail
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19
The Peacock
20
Beetle-wing Floral
TUTOR
CLASS NO.
Monday 29th September –
Tuesday 30th September
CLASS NO.
O v e r v i e w
CLASS NO.
C l a s s
ADIN – CHRISTIE, JENNY
Sunday 28th September
CLASS
1
Whitework Buttons
BATEMAN, LORNA
4
BISHOP, CHRISTINE P
COLE, ALISON
CLASS
DELPORT-WEPENER, NIKKI
21
Dancing Dragonflies
22
Mixed Media – Fruit & Vegetables
23
Autumn in France
DOANE, GAIL
24
Heirloom Embroidery Basics
25
Bunnies ‘n’ Buttons, or Ring of Roses
26
For Love of Knitting
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27
Miss Matilda
EDWARDS, CLAIRE
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ERIKSSON, HELEN
28
Rose Scissor Keeper
29
Heritage Rose Cushion
30
Daffodils
GIROLAMI, PATRICIA
31
Tuscan Tassel
32
Fragrance Pillow with Reticella Embroidery
33
Cutwork Mat
GRAUE, JULIE
34
Sweet Dreams
35
L’amore
36
Baby Love
JARVIS, NICOLA
37
Wild Strawberry
38
Sparrow
39
Blue Birds and Berries
KERTON, JAN
40
Zoo Trio
41
Stumpwork Dandelions
42
Blackberry Sewing Organiser
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43
Royal Burgundy Jewellery Box
44
Chinese embroidery – Camellia or Spring Bud
LEE, MARGARET
LIGHT, MARGARET
45
Monogrammed Jewellery RolL
46
18th Century Style Whitework Stomacher
47
Rescht Work Handbag
LOVE, DEBORAH
48
Blue Bird Pincushion
49
Sweet Strawberry
50
Schwalm Flowers
MCWHINNEY, JENNY
51
Thank You For Sharing
52
Bombus Terrestris
53
Woodlands
MORGAN, BETSY
54
Helix Etui
55
Edinburgh Etui
56
The Heart of the Matter
NICHOLAS, JANE
57
Knapweed Roundel
58
The Life Cycle of the Swallowtail Butterfly
59
Corncockle and Dragonfly
O'CONNOR, SUSAN
60
Monogram Secrets
61
Caprice
62
Elizabethan Panel
PEARCE, CAROLYN
63
Blossoms
64
Tulip Crewel Work Journal Cover
65
Heart Necessaire
PEARCE, HELAN
66
Acorn Scissor Keep
67
Dragonfly Embroidery Protector
68
Potpourri of Ribbon Flowers Shoulder Bag
SALEHAR, ANNA MARIA
69
Introduction to thread portraits
70
Emma
71
Meerkat
SCOTT, ANNA
72
Dainty Daisy
73
Crimson Clover
74
Illuminated Flora
SNEPP, ALISON
75
Macedonian-style Embroidery
76
Traditional Ottoman Embroidery
77
Chikan Embroidered Pouch
STANTON, YVETTE
78
Portuguese Whitework bookmark
79
Elizabethan Strawberries
80
Mountmellick Daisy and Forget-me-not Cushion
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81
Protea Basket
82
Blue Wrens
TULLY, BEV
TURPIN-DELPORT, LESLEY
83
Gregarious Grasshoppers
84
Patty’s Plum
85
Protea
VAN NIEKERK, DI
86
Vintage Rose
87
Wild Roses and Pink Blossoms
88
White Daisies and Little Friends
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Sun
28th
Sept
Jenny Adin-Christie
Lorna Bateman
Originally from Derbyshire, England, Jenny is a freelance professional hand
embroiderer/designer, working to commission and inspiring others through
enthusiastic teaching. She trained on the Royal School of Needlework’s
intensive Apprenticeship, graduating with distinction in 1999, and has since
experienced work on a broad range of commissions of national significance.
Lorna originates from South Africa, has lived in the UK for 14 years and
has taught embroidery both here and abroad for 25 years. Her work has
been published and featured in the UK, Australia, Russia and the US.
Lorna’s designs can be viewed at www.lornaBatemanEmbroidery.com.
Whitework Buttons
‘Whitework’ spans a broad range of techniques, linked by the use
of neutral thread on neutral ground. Inspired by the theme of buttons, you
will learn to combine and confidently execute some of the most fundamental
techniques spanning this diverse field. Choose one or more of five small
designs, each of which may be individually framed or worn as a brooch.
Level: All
4
Monogrammed Scissor Keeper
Create your own little English Country Garden on this dear
scissor keeper, working with Perlé 12 hand dyed threads. Embroider a
selection of raised flowers, using a variety of 3-D stitches, to form your
garden and your initials/monogram on the back.
Sun
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
28th
Sept
Kit cost: AU$84.95
Kit cost: Basic pack AU$14.00 plus choice of design as below:
Heart or Scabious or Roses – AU$44.00; Ayrshire – AU$31.00; Buttercup – AU$34.00;
OR Basic pack plus all five designs AU$165.00
Kit includes: Linen/cotton blend fabric with the design screened
onto it, muslin backing, skeins of thread, needles, wadding, pair of
scissors, instructions and colour photographs.
Kits include: All threads, fabrics (pre-drawn design), needles, beads, pearls,
sequins required to complete the design, materials for finishing completed
work and comprehensive illustrated instruction manual.
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5
Beautiful Butterfly Brooches
Learn to create a fabulously three dimensional and intricate brooch,
based on the myriad pattern forms and exquisite colour combinations of
butterflies. Create a highly sculptured base form, onto which you will learn
to work a broad range of metal thread work techniques, with confidence and
precision, achieving a highly professional finish.
Choose either ‘Copper Prince of Eire’ or ‘Aqua Tipped Millefiori’.
Mon
29th
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Tues
Create this beautiful wreath of flowers, working with broad
ribbons, both cut on the straight and on the bias. Learn to manipulate and
embroider an artistic selection of flowers to achieve a lovely 3-dimensional,
raised effect - inspired by the beautiful artwork of Lys de Bray!
Level: Intermediate
Kit includes: Linen/cotton blend fabric with the design screened onto it,
muslin backing, ribbons, threads, needles, beads and stamens, illustrated
instructions and colour photographs.
Kit cost: AU$98.00
Sept
Kits includes: All threads, metal threads, beads, spangles, base fabric with predrawn design, padding materials, making up materials and needles required to
complete the design, and comprehensive illustrated instruction manual.
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Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
Little Jenny Wren
Carrickmacross lace originated in 19th century Ireland; inspired
by Italian needlelace, it developed as a truly original form of embroidered
lace, worked upon a ground of fine cotton lawn and tulle. A beautifully
graphic and exquisitely delicate form of lace, it is a delight to work, being
worked in the hand rather than in a hoop. This project will teach you all the
key techniques required.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Kit cost: AU$85.00
Kit includes: All threads required, fine cotton lawn and tulle with predrawn design, base working pad, needles and comprehensive illustrated
instruction manual.
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Mon
29th
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Tues
Kit cost: AU$134.95
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
30th
Beaux Rubans
30th
Sept
Spring Sampler
Create your own Spring Sampler using a combination of
techniques, including 3-D stitches, stumpwork, silk ribbon embroidery and
beaded embroidery. The design is screened onto the fabric in such a way that
you can depict the insects and flowers found in your area in spring.
Thu
2nd
Level: Intermediate
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Fri
Kit cost: AU$126.95
3rd
Kit includes: Linen/cotton blend fabric with the design screened onto
it, muslin backing, threads, silk ribbons, beads, needles, leather, felt, wire,
instructions and colour photographs.
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Sun
28th
Sept
Christine P. Bishop
Hazel Blomkamp
Christine teaches over fifty different styles of embroidery and techniques from
beginners to master classes, and is an author of books and articles. She has
studied embroideries and laces in Italy, England, Cyprus and Athens, and is the
convener of the Embroiderers’ Guild of South Australia Certificate Course.
Dog lover and rebellious needlewoman, Hazel is the author of two
Jacobean embroidery books, Crewel Twists and Crewel Intentions.
She keeps her classes relaxed, makes them fun and, in the process,
passes on her extensive knowledge of embroidery to her students.
Counted Needlework Set
This project was developed to show how effective threads
can be on an overall repeat pattern. By swapping the light and dark
tones, the pattern changes from subtle to quite pronounced. Worked
entirely in no. 8 Perlé cotton on 26-count winter white Belgian linen,
this needlework set or parts of the set make lovely gifts. All pre-class
preparation will be done for you, ready to begin the class.
Level: All
Embroidered with a combination of dentelles threads, stranded cottons and
fine Metallic threads, this design covers a number of Jacobean stitches and
techniques along with some interesting weaving ideas. Worked on taffeta,
it measures 95 x 45 mm and it is ideal for all embroiderers who would like
to either learn Jacobean embroidery or try some techniques to give their
embroidery a new twist.
Kit cost: AU$49.00
Level: All
Kit includes: 26-count Belgian linen, threads, needles, four pearls for
closures, materials to complete the project, and notes. Choose from
mauve, peach, blue/green, pink or magnolia tones for your threads.
Kit cost: AU$60.00
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29th
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Tues
9
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
Featured in Hazel’s new book Crewel Intentions, this project covers
not only a multitude of crewel embroidery stitches, but also the concept of
using loom weaving techniques as embroidery stitches to create areas which,
whilst giving the impression of appliqué, have been woven with the stitcher’s
needle. The design measures105mm x 225 mm. Students will need to have
purchased a copy of the book, due for publication in June, 2014.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
This workbox has six embroidered side panels. It is fully lined with
wings between the panels so that the shape can open out for easy
access. The needlework accessories to go in the “birdcage” feature
birds in various style of counted work, and include a scissor case,
needle case, pincushion, scissor fob and stiletto case. All pre-class
preparation will be done for you ready to begin the class.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Kit cost: AU$90.00
Kit includes: 30-count natural Belgian linen, threads, needles, beads,
fabrics and materials needed to complete the project, and notes.
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Mon
29th
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Tues
30th
Kit cost: AU$132.00
Kit includes: Silk dupion, silk threads, metal threads and spangles,
needles and materials needed to complete the project, and notes.
French “Birdcage”
Workbox & Accessories
Sept
11
Kit cost: AU$56.00
Sept
28th
A Sherry for Jack
17th Century Bookbinding Cover
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
30th
Sun
Kit includes: Everything needed to complete the project, as well as a handmade greetings card in which to mount the finished article, if you so wish.
This class piece is based upon a bookbinding held by the
State Library of South Australia. The binding contained “The Whole
Booke of Davids Psalmes” and the date of publication is 1621. It
measures 7cm x 10cm x 2cm. All pre-class preparation will be done for
you, ready to begin the class.
Mon
Thu
10
An Introduction
to Jacobean Embroidery
Sept
Kit includes: Everything needed to complete the design, including silk
dupion, stranded cotton, dentelles thread, fils metalise metallic threads and
Miyuki beads.
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Dancing Threads
For anyone wanting to explore the concept of using needle
lace techniques as embroidery stitches, this design is a perfect starting
point. Covering a variety of needle lace techniques deemed suitable for
embroidery, along with crewel stitches and loom weaving techniques. The
design measures120mm x 70 mm. Students will need to have purchased a
copy of Crewel Intentions, due for publication in June, 2014.
Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Oct
Kit cost: AU$55.00
Kit includes: Everything needed to complete the design, including
stranded cotton, dentelles lace making thread, satin thread, fils metallise
thread and 24-carat gold lined Miyuki beads.
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Sun
28th
Sept
Trish Burr
Gary Clarke
Trish is a self-taught embroiderer from Cape Town, South Africa, who
has spent many years developing her unique style of needle painting
embroidery. She is the author of several books and willingly shares her
knowledge through teaching, kits, magazine contributions and a DVD. More
recently she has included miniature embroidery into her portfolio.
Based in Launceston, Tasmania, Gary is an embroidery designer, author and
teacher. He has found advantage in being a male in a female dominated world;
it enables a fresh look at the subject without rules. He sees embroidery as a
form of art, with endless possibilities using the medium of needle and thread.
Blue Tit & Apple Blossoms
Learn the fundamentals of needle painting embroidery, how
to stitch feathers and flowers, and add details to enhance your embroidery.
This little bird and flower project is designed to be completed in the time
frame and will help you to gain confidence in the technique.
Level: All
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29th
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Tues
30th
Sept
15
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Fri
3rd
Oct
28th
Sept
Kit includes: Instructions, threads, needle, organza,
gold beads, work frame and DVD.
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Vintage Blue Tit & Wild Rose
The Jester
Worked on organza, this colourful character is created with
simple stab stitches. The embroidery is embellished with gold beads and
a stump work sceptre. The students may choose their own colours, about
4 colours needed. 6 different colour-ways will be sent out to help the
undecided. This project will be completed by the end of class.
Level: Intermediate
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$75.00
Kit cost: AU$55.00
Kit includes: Fabric with pre-printed outline, full skeins of thread, needles
and instruction book.
Kit includes: Instructions, threads, needle, organza, gold beads, work frame
and DVD detailing pictures of the stitching for any that have some finishing
off at home.
Sweet Solitude
Learn how to create portrait subjects in miniature needle
painting by stitching this vintage illustration of a sweet little girl with
her basket of flowers. You will learn how to adapt your stitches to fit a
miniature picture whilst maintaining the appearance of a larger design
and how to add fine details to create a realistic effect.
Level: Some previous experience of long & short stitch is recommended.
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Kit includes: Fabric with pre-printed outline, full skeins of thread, needles
and instruction book.
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29th
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Tues
30th
Sept
Fantail
On a base of Japanese organza, several layers of tulle are laid
and embroidered, these layers overlap to create a wash of tone and texture.
Using similar techniques as water colour, this technique gives a light,
transparent appearance. The layers of organza give the impression that the
embroidery is worked on translucent water wave taffeta. This project will be
well on the way to being completed by the end of class.
Thu
2nd
–
Fri
Level: All
Kit Cost: AU$75.00
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Sun
Kit cost: AU$40.00
Learn how to create birds and flowers in miniature needle
painting by stitching this vintage illustration of a cheeky little blue tit
with wild roses. You will learn how to adapt your stitches to fit a miniature
picture whilst maintaining the appearance of a larger design, and how to
add fine details to create a realistic effect.
Mon
2nd
This class is an introduction to organza embroidery; each student
has a choice of four designs. The designs increase with difficulty, the easiest
being ‘Violet’, the nex ‘Pansy’ followed by ‘Passion Fruit’, and the most difficult is
‘Frog’. In this way, the class caters for beginners to experienced embroiderers.
The designs are stitched in one strand of silk on stretched organza.
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$50.00
Kit includes: Fabric with pre-printed outline, full skeins of thread, needles
and instruction book.
Thu
16
Organza Teaching Class
3rd
Kit Cost: AU$55.00
Oct
Kit includes: Instructions, threads, needle, organza, work frame and DVD
detailing pictures of the stitching for any that have not finished at the end of
the class.
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Alison Cole
Nikki Delport-Wepener
Alison has been embroidering for most of her life and teaching Goldwork
and Stumpwork for the past 16 years. She has won numerous awards,
written for many magazines and self published two books with more on the
way. A specialist embroidery tutor, her embroidery is renowned worldwide.
Nikki has been actively embroidering for more than 30 years, beginning under
the tutelage of acclaimed artist, embroidery specialist and author Lesley TurpinDelport. She has gained additional qualifications with the RSN, City and Guilds
as well as Asian embroidery in China, resulting in her own unique style of
stitching and tutoring. Nikki lives and teaches in Hong Kong and worldwide.
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Sun
28th
Sept
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Dancing Dragonflies
Imagine a summer picnic in the French countryside. Enjoy
the free spirit of the light hearted embroidered dragonflies on gorgeous
French linen or cotton organza. The dragonflies are delicate silk appliqués
embellished with freestyle crewel stitches. A dash of beads and metallic
thread is used to create highlights. The project can be a cushion cover or
bread basket napkin.
Sun
28th
Sept
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$81.00
Kit includes: Fabrics, instruction booklet, all the threads and notions
needed to complete the design (the kit excludes the needles).
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29th
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Tues
Kit cost: AU$150.00
Sept
3rd
Oct
Level: Intermediate
Kit includes: Silk satin, muslin, felt, vellum, Pearsall’s silks, various specialty
threads, English Metal Threads, pear form, wires, paillettes, needles,
instructions and photo.
20
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Fri
Bon Appetite! Enjoy a feast of fruit, vegetables and sweet treats
using a menagerie of different threads and techniques. Trapunto with
lattice and bead embroidery, ruched ribbon, appliqué, wired needlelace,
stump work and beading are some of the exciting techniques included in
this design. Fine crewel threads, perlé and metallics thread are worked in
simple and composite crewel stitch combinations. The design is gorgeous
framed or as a recipe book cover or box cover. Level: All
30th
2nd
Mixed Media – Fruit & Vegetables
An exotic peacock sits atop a pear stump surrounded by a
leafy roundel. The piece features traditional Stuart motifs and uses a range
of both traditional 17th Century and contemporary techniques including
overtwisting, needle-lace, silk wrapped vellum and silk wrapped purl. Design Size: 13.5 cm x 16.5 cm.
Mon
Thu
22
The Peacock
Beetle-wing Floral
This piece features traditional Indian style Goldwork
embroidery from the 19th and 20th Centuries, featuring garnets and
Beetle-wings alongside English gilt purls and passing thread. It is
suitable for framing or use as a box top. Design Size: 17 cm x 17 cm.
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$70.00
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29th
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Tues
30th
Sept
Kit cost: AU$115.00
Kit includes: Fabrics, instruction booklet, all the threads and notions
needed to complete the design (the kit excludes the needles).
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Autumn in France
The inspiration for this gorgeous French landscape was a
painting by Paul Cézanne. The distant houses and ground cover have a
watercolor translucency by virtue of fine thread and delicate stitches.
The frontal plain presents a conversation of colour, tone and line which
is translated in different threads and textures. Couched cords, hand-dyed
threads and fibres create a mesh of trees through which the viewer can
observe the distant landscape.
Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Level: All
Kit includes: Delustered Duchess satin, soft cotton, Beetle-wings,
garnets, English purls and passing, needles, instructions and photo.
Mon
Oct
Kit Cost: AU$99.00
Kit includes: Fabrics, instruction booklet, photo, all the threads and notions
needed to complete the design (the kit excludes the needles).
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Sun
28th
Sept
Gail Doane
Claire Edwards
Gail was born and raised in Canada and now lives in Utah. She is an indemand teacher and brings to the classroom over 30 years of heirloom
sewing experience. She has contributed to both Inspirations and Australian
Smocking & Embroidery, and is the author of Cute As A Button.
Claire must have been born with a paint brush and a needle in
each hand as she had been involved with art and crafts from a very
early age. Along with all the different crafts, bear making has been
one of her loves. Teaching and sharing her knowledge is a joy.
Heirloom Embroidery Basics
This project covers four beginning level embroidery stitches
worked on a Swiss batiste handkerchief base. First, learn the simple steps for
creating the shadow embroidery bow. Second, master the French knot and
expand into simple flower shapes. Third, learn the versatile feather stitch to
create the border lines. Fourth, finish off the outer edges of the handkerchief
with a hand pinstitch. Silk, rayon, and cotton threads will be included in the
kit to sample. N o
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Sun
28th
Sept
Level: Beginner
Kit cost: AU$15.00
Kit includes: Fabric, threads, needles and instructions.
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Bunnies ‘n’ Buttons, or Ring of Roses
This simple to construct, fully lined, swing style baby jacket is
made from washable Dakota pique with microcheck binding. The design
features a border of bullion stitch bunnies or chain stitch hearts embellished
with bullion roses. The bishop style dress is smocked in a simple geometric
pattern and buttons down the back. The project is offered in sizes 6 months
thru 3 years. Please indicate kit style and colour choice.
Mon
29th
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Tues
Level: Intermediate. Basic geometric smocking ability is a prerequisite.
30th
Kit Cost: AU$90.00
Sept
Kit includes: ‘Bunnies ‘n’ Buttons’: Dakota pique with pink, blue, or lavender
1/32” microcheck trim. ‘Ring of Roses’: Dakota Pique with black or turquoise
1/16” microcheck trim.
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Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
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Miss Matilda
This little ‘flapper’ is quite a character. The class
focuses on all the aspects of making and completing this
30cm tall bear including sculpting, plucking, eye detailing and
additional information. Bear making tools will be available
in class. Matilda’s outfit and shoe pattern will be available
for purchase so you can dress her at your leisure. Pre-class
preparation of cutting out the mohair pieces is required.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
29th
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Tues
30th
Sept
Kit cost: AU$90.00
Kit includes: Pattern, photo with complete instructions, German
mohair, suede for paw pads, set of joints, eyes, sinew, nose and
strong threads, needles. Stuffing and beads given in class.
For Love of Knitting
Keep your knitting needles safe and secure in these
beautifully embroidered needle cases. Made from black wool and
cashmere velour and lined with black and white microcheck, each case is
trimmed with a vibrant Liberty paisley print that echoes the colours used
in the floral embroidery. The stitches used on this project include cast-on,
bullion, lazy daisy, double cast-on, blanket, and French knot.
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Thu
2nd
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Fri
Level: All
3rd
Kit cost: AU$112.00
Oct
Kit includes: Fabrics, threads, needles, buttons and instructions.
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Sun
28th
Sept
Helen Eriksson
Patricia Girolami
Helen is a self-taught designer and embroiderer, who started her
embroidery business almost 20 years ago. She holds weekly classes in her
studio at home, runs her own website, and travels interstate and overseas
to teach. Helen’s work has been featured in numerous magazines and
she has written her own book, Ribbon Renaissance, Artistry in Silk.
Originally from Derbyshire, England, Patricia went to live in Italy twenty
two years ago where she became fascinated by rare Italian embroidery
techniques. She received an International Recognition Award in 2009
for her work and has a teaching certificate from the school “Il Punto
Antico” in Bologna, Italy. She teaches nationally and internatioinally.
Rose Scissor Keeper
This sweet scissor keeper would hang beautifully on any
pair of scissors! Using a variegated silk ribbon, the bodice is covered
with French knot roses filled with crystals. Green leaves nestle in among
the roses, and French knots worked in silk thread, fill the remaining
gaps. A frilled skirt is stitched to the top, with a twisted cord and three
handmade folded roses.
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Tuscan Tassel
Tassels have been used for hundreds of years and have many shapes
and forms. Learn how to make a basic tassel, typical of Tuscany, Italy, using
knotted cords to create something unusual which is both useful and beautiful.
Level: All
Sun
28th
Kit cost: AU$37.00
Sept
Kit includes: Linen threads, needle and comprehensive illustrated workbook.
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$45.00
Kit includes: All materials, ribbons, threads, beads, needles, instructions,
illustrations and pattern. Choose from three colours.
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Heritage Rose Cushion
If you love roses this piece is for you, made into a cushion or
framed! The roses are made from hand-dyed, double-sided satin ribbon.
There are numerous buds of all sizes spiralling outwards from the cluster
of full roses in the centre, a variety of green silk ribbons have been used for
the leaves, and the design is finished with sprays of blossoms worked in
gold beads.
The overall size of the face material is 35.5cm x 43cm (14” x 17”).
Mon
29th
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Tues
30th
Sept
You will learn drawn thread work, needle lace stitches, pea hole hemstitch,
counted satin stitch and how to make a rolled hem whilst creating a
delightful fragrance pillow with antique Reticella embroidery. Pre-class
preparation of tacking lines is required.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Kit cost: AU$66.00
Kit cost: AU$135.00
Kit includes: 38# natural evenweave linen fabric, threads, ribbon, needles
and a comprehensive illustrated workbook, which includes a variety of
Reticella designs.
Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
Daffodils
It always makes you happy to see a clump of daffodils
growing somewhere, it reminds us that spring is just around the
corner! This clump is no exception, with it’s bright yellow and
cream daffodils worked in silk ribbon. The daffodils are placed at
different angles with a few buds in between.This is a piece you
could have finished at the end of the teaching session!
Overall size is 22 cms (8 1/2”) square.
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This cutwork was inspired by the woven corners of the
very beautiful deep decorative hemstitch borders. The class teaches
drawn thread, needleweaving on laid threads to create the fourpetalled flower design, counted satin stitch and how to make a rolled
hem. Pre-class preparation of tacking lines is required.
Sept
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Kit Cost: AU$59.00
Kit includes: 38# natural evenweave linen fabric, threads, needles and
a comprehensive illustrated workbook.
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Kit Cost: AU$54.00
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Cutwork Mat
Level: All
Kit includes: Background fabric, all ribbons, threads and needles
required, plus instructions, illustrations and pattern.
Mon
30th
Level: Intermediate
Kit includes: Damask (face material only), double-sided satin ribbon, silk
ribbons, threads, beads, needles, instructions, illustrations and pattern.
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Fragrance Pillow with
Reticella Embroidery
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Sun
28th
Sept
Julie Graue
Nicola Jarvis
Julie has been interested in embroidery and smocking for as long as she can
remember and hardly a day passes that she doesn’t pick up a needle and thread.
A regular contributor to Inspirations and Australian Smocking & Embroidery
until it’s retirement in 2012, Julie also teaches in her home in Queensland.
She has recently opened a website of her designs, www.immyandme.com.
Nicola is a practising artist and professional hand embroiderer. She
teaches and administrates for the Midlands branch of the Royal
School of Needlework based in Warwickshire, England. After
staging ‘The Art of Embroidery’ exhibition at the William
Morris Gallery in 2013, she will be taking the show to venues
around the UK with support from the British Arts Council.
Sweet Dreams
Gorgeous white pillow cases made of cotton sateen with a
lavishly embroidered side panel finished with white piping. This project is
easily assembled and would make the perfect gift for that special person
who has everything. The design can also be added to the top of a sheet to
make a set for your own bedroom.
Level: All
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Wild Strawberry
This is a simple, yet elegant project introducing less
experienced embroiderers to the sumptuous techniques of Silk Work and
Gold Work. By working this William Morris-inspired design, students will
be guided through basic principles of satin stitch and long and short stitch
using silk thread. Couched Japanese gilt thread and bright check purl chips
and spangles will be used to enhance the silk stitches.
Sun
28th
Sept
Level: Beginner
Kit cost: AU$65.00
Kit includes: Cotton sateen, needles, threads and white mini piping and
instructions.
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Kit cost: AU$45.00
Kit includes: calico, printed silk, needle, Au Ver a Soie silk threads, Japanese
gilt thread, no. 6 Bright Check Gilt Purl, spangles, yellow polyester machine
thread and stitch instruction booklet.
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L’amore
‘Sparrow’ is a charming Crewel Work project where this
popular British bird is decorated with a collage of William Morris textile
designs. Worked in Appletons crewel wool on a heavy cotton furnishing
fabric, experienced students will be guided through a unique combination
of surface embroidery techniques including laid work with Bayeux stitch,
satin stitch, split and stem stitch, long and short stitch, trellis stitch, French
knots and couching.
Inspired by my sewing room, I have stitched all my favourite
sewing needs onto natural linen. You will learn cast on stitch flowers, stem
stitch, satin stitch, French knots and how to make a tiny tassel. The finished
embroidery can be framed or made in a gorgeous cushion.
Mon
29th
Level: Beginner
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Tues
Kit cost: AU$65.00
30th
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Kit includes: Natural linen – overlocked, threads, needles, assorted buttons
including one that is 80 years old, Solvi, instructions and diagrams.
Sept
Sparrow
Mon
29th
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Tues
30th
Sept
Kit cost: AU$70.00
Kit includes: Printed heavy cotton furnishing fabric, Appletons crewel
wools, embroidery needle and stitch instruction booklet.
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Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
Baby Love
This gorgeous little dress is made of beautiful Swiss batiste,
with a self-embroidered, scalloped hemline. Pure white smocking on the
skirt compliments the stem stitch bow and eyelets on the bodice. Scalloped
Swiss edging lace finishes the smocked sleeves. Julie will show construction
techniques during class.
Level: Intermediate
Kit cost: AU$95.00. Please choose dress size: 3, 6 or 12 months
Kit includes: Pre pleated dress front and sleeves with lace attached,
buttons, needles, stranded threads, mini piping, pattern and instructions.
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Blue Birds and Berries
This design is inspired by birds depicted on William Morris
textiles and will be an exquisite project for embroiderers with some
experience of surface stitches. Techniques to further refine satin stitch,
laid work, long and short stitch, split and stem stitch and French knots,
will be worked using a single thread of French silk. These lustrous
stitches are embellished with gilt Rococo thread, beads and sequins.
Thu
2nd
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Fri
Level: Intermediate
3rd
Kit cost: AU$70.00
Oct
Kit includes: Calico, printed silk, Au Ver a Soie silk threads, needle, Gilt
Rococo threads, couture beads, sequins, yellow polyester machine
thread and stitch instruction booklet.
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Sun
28th
Sept
Jan Kerton
Margaret Lee
Jan Kerton has been designing and teaching needlework for over 25 years.
Her business, ‘Windflower Embroidery’, is well known for producing quality
embroidery kits with excellent instructions. She loves designing stumpwork,
but is best known for her whimsical velour animals. For the past 20 years
babies all over the world, have been snuggled under her delightful blankets!
Margaret was taught Chinese craft and embroidery from a young age
by her mother and grandmother. She is passionate about preserving
the traditional arts of Japanese and Chinese embroidery. Margaret is an
accredited teacher of Traditional Japanese Embroidery and Japanese Bead
Embroidery, and is the author of The Art of Chinese Embroidery.
Zoo Trio
2014 is the 20th anniversary of my little velour animals! In this
class, you may choose your own combination of three zoo animals from
the selection of: lion, monkey, giraffe, hippo, panda, elephant, tiger, zebra,
penguin and jaguar. The basic appliqué technique will be demonstrated in
class but all animals will pre-machine stitched in the kit. You may make your
selection on the day. The Zoo Trio may be appliquéd to a cot, bassinet or pillow
size piece of wool/cashmere blanketing.
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Sun
28th
Sept
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$66.00. Background Fabric: Cot $65.00, Bassinet $35.00, Pillow $12.00
Kit includes: 3 Pre-machine stitched animals, DMC threads, Appletons threads
(where applicable), wool felt (where applicable), stuffing, needles, and full
colour instructions.
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Stumpwork Dandelions
Dandelions have been my business logo for over 25 years.
I thought it was time to meet the challenge to work them in raised
embroidery. The flowers are worked in ‘Gumnut Poppies’ with needle lace
and woven picots. The seed head was a challenge to design but quite
simple to work. The leaves use my technique on the fused silk organza and
I have added some little 3-D ladybugs for added colour.
The design size is 9cm x 20cm (3.5” x 8”)
Mon
29th
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Tues
30th
This project is completed using Japanese bead embroidery
techniques. Special 3 cut beads and over 80 Swarovski crystals add to the
sparkle and richness of the piece. You will learn techniques to create raised
effects to add dimension to the embroidery, and you will also learn the
underpinning skills associated with excellence in bead embroidery.
The bead embroidered area is 10cm x 28cm (4” x 11”).
Level: All
Level: Intermediate
Sept
Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
This project was inspired by an antique design and featured
as a blanket in ‘More Beautiful Embroidered Blankets’. This is a smaller version
for a sewing organiser or possibly to frame. Work wool stumpwork techniques
to create a rambling piece with beaded blackberries and delightful raised
flowers. Learn to shade buttonhole stitched leaves using variegated threads.
Add a life size Monarch butterfly to complete this realistic creation.
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Level: All.
Kit Cost: AU$66.00. Additional fabric pack: AU$30.00.
Level: All
Kit includes: Printed background, threads, beads, needles, transfers, fused
silk organza, organza, fusible web, felt and full colour instructions. An
optional fabric pack to complete the organiser will be available.
Kit Cost: With slate frame: AU$150.00. Without frame: AU$95.00.
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Chinese embroidery
– Camellia or Spring Bud
Chinese ‘Su’embroidery is renowned for the realism that can be achieved
regardless of subject and artistic style, and boasts a tradition going back
over two thousand years. In this class, participants will learn to embroider
with filament silk and be guided on basic techniques of Chinese ‘Su’
Embroidery to create beautiful colour shading and realism. Students have
a choice of two projects - a single red camellia or a peony bud.
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Kit includes: Fabric with design, glass and crystal beads in various colours,
sizes, cuts and finishes, handmade needles, threads, fabric for bead shoes,
colour picture with complete instructions.
Kit includes: Background fabric, ‘Gumnut Poppies’, ‘Gumnut Stars’, Chinese
silk thread, DMC stranded thread, fused silk organza, water-soluble paper,
black felt, vintage fabric covered wire, needles and full colour instructions.
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Mon
30th
Kit cost: With box: AU$170.00. Without box: AU$95.00
Kit cost: AU$88.00
Blackberry Sewing Organiser
Royal Burgundy Jewellery Box
Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
Kit includes: Silk fabric with design printed, filament pure silk threads, silk
‘doodle’ cloth on simple frame, needles, lacing threads, colour pictures with
stitching guide and instructions.
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Sun
28th
Sept
Margaret Light
Deb Love
Margaret lives in Sydney and teaches surface stitchery throughout Australia
and New Zealand. Her practical projects reflect her interest in the history
and evolution of surface embroidery, especially crewel work, and feature
the traditional shapes, colours and stitches of the relevant period.
Deborah Love started embroidery as a schoolgirl in country Queensland.
Rediscovering embroidery in Canberra, teaching in Perth and then
moving back to Brisbane, she joined the Embroiderers Guild Queensland.
She is a qualified Guild Tutor in General Embroidery Stitches,
Mountmellick, Schwalm, Hemstitching, Deerfield Embroidery and Drawn
Thread Work. She enjoys imparting her passion for needlework.
Monogrammed Jewellery Roll
This elegant jewellery roll is embroidered, then quilted, on
natural Strathaven linen with Broder cottons in tones of French beige and
off white. Small flowers and leaves enfold lace like fillings to form a wreath,
which extends from the front to the back of the folded jewellery roll (10.5cm
x 22cm). A simple monogram is worked on the back within the wreath.
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Blue Bird Pincushion
This pincushion, in traditional Deerfield blue colours on a
white linen background, features a small blue bird standing among little
flowers. It is finished with a dainty beaded and tasselled edge. The delicate
stitch work encompasses the spectrum of Deerfield Blue and White work
stitches, making it an easy project to finish.
Level: All
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$60.00
Kit cost: AU$40.00
Kit includes: Strathaven linen for embroidery and lining, zipper, Broder
cotton threads, binding tape and detailed embroidery, making up and stitch
instructions.
Kit includes: Linen with design, threads, needles, beads, card for tassels,
photo and instructions.
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29th
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Tues
30th
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18th Century Style Whitework
Stomacher
Sweet Strawberry
This delightful Mountmellick tablecloth incorporates many
of the traditional Mountmellick stitches with its intertwining strawberry
and leaf design. It can be finished with a decorative buttonholed edge or a
white knitted fringe. White satin jean fabric allows this to be a very practical
tablecloth. Students need to bring a copy of Inspirations issue 76 to class.
Level: All
Kit includes: Mountmellick fabric with the design traced in pencil, threads,
needles and extra notes.
Kit cost: AU$50.00
Mon
29th
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Tues
30th
Kit cost: AU$120.00
Level: Advanced – some knowledge of pulled work an advantage.
Sept
28th
Sept
Inspired by the heavily embroidered whitework waistcoats and stomachers
of the early 18th C, this miniature stomacher (16.5cm x 22cm) features
heavily textured surface stitches combined with pulled work and counted
Satin fillings. The design is typical of the Dresden lace and whitework of the
period and is stitched on off white embroidery linen with natural cotton
threads.
Mon
Sun
Sept
Kit includes: Elixar embroidery linen and practice fabric, Presencia Finca
cotton threads, full embroidery, making up and stitch instructions.
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Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
Rescht Work Handbag
Rescht work is an 18th/19th C inlaid appliqué technique which
originated in the Iranian port city of Rescht. The appliqué is embellished with
simple decorative stitches.
This striking bag (19cm x 23cm) is worked with silk perle threads on fine
wool felts in strong, jewel like colours.
Level: Intermediate
The beauty of white on white work is seen in Schwalm Flowers,
which incorporates surface, pulled and drawn areas to create a picture that
the student can frame, make into a cushion or a delightful bag. This white
work, originating in the central German area of Schwalm, gives students a
taste of this ethnic embroidery. Pre-class preparation of tacking lines and
the design is required.
Thu
2nd
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Fri
Level: All
Kit Cost: AU$120.00
Kit includes: Fine wool felts, cotton backing fabric, silk threads, binding tape,
comprehensive notes with embroidery, stitch and making up instructions.
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Schwalm Flowers
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Kit Cost: AU$50.00
Oct
Kit includes: Permin 32 count evenweave linen, threads, needles, photos,
instructions and pattern.
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Sun
28th
Sept
Jenny McWhinney
Betsy Morgan
As a self-taught artist whose work is predominantly influenced by nature,
Jenny’s passion is to create artistic reflections of many different animals.
She specializes in embroidered portraits that not only capture a physical
likeness, but ht essence of each creature’s spirit and personality.
Betsy has dabbled in every kind of needlework imaginable, but her first
loves are counted thread and stumpwork. She has been designing and
teaching needlework for 15 years, holds a fine arts degree in graphic
design and a black belt in Korean karate. She lives on a small farm in
Virginia, USA with her husband and assorted cats, dogs and horses.
Thank You For Sharing
This classical yet comical sewing caddy depicts a pair of
feathered stitching friends learning the virtue of sharing a spool of thread.
Jenny’s custom designed characters demonstrate classical charm, loveable
humour and a narrative effect rarely found in the stitched medium. Learn
how simple stitches can achieve beautiful & surprising results - such as the
amusing facial expressions of these blue work stitching companions.
Level: All
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Helix Etui
The Helix Etui is stitcher’s pouch which uses a unique
construction technique to form a spiral. Tucked inside the pouch are a pin
cushion and tiny tool pouch which mimic the shape of the etui and a needle
book, scissor holder and scissor fob. The class focuses on construction and
embellishment, and requires pre-stitching of the pin cushion.
Kit includes: All fabrics, threads, needles, patterns and instructions for the
embroidery and caddy construction, including step-by-step diagrams for the
embroidery design.
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Sept
Kit includes: Belfast linen, silk Dupion lining fabric, DMC pearl cotton,
Gloriana silk flosses, beads, wool felt, silk ribbon, needles, all construction
supplies, charts and instructions.
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Bombus Terrestris
First described by Charles Darwin as “humble-bees” in 1859,
the Bombus Terrestris is an important pollinator of wildflowers found in
gardens across Britain. Designed to look like a Victorian pen & ink scientific
illustration, Jenny’s striking bee study will both challenge and inspire you
to push the boundaries of classical embroidery. You will explore a “crosshatching” stitching technique, adapted directly from Jenny’s favourite
sketching method, translated into thread. Mon
29th
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Tues
30th
Level: All
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
Level: All
Kit includes: Oatmeal fine embroidery linen, stabiliser fabric, threads,
wools, needles and instructions, patterns & step-by-step diagrams for the
embroidery design.
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Sept
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The Heart of the Matter
This stitcher’s etui is made up of four heart shaped
panels, joined at the points and tied at the tops with over-dyed silk
ribbons. Three of the hearts are worked in counted thread and one is
worked in silk surface embroidery. Inside are tool and scissor holders
and wool flannel needle and pin pages. The class focuses on the
surface embroidery and construction.
Thu
2nd
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Fri
Level: All
3rd
Kit Cost: AU$125.00
Kit Cost: AU$95.00
29th
Kit includes: Belfast linen, silk Dupion lining fabric, DMC pearl cotton,
Gloriana silk flosses, assorted beads, hand turned thistle finial, needles, all
construction materials, charts and instructions.
Kit includes: Fine embroidery linen, stabiliser fabric, threads, needles, and
instructions, patterns & step-by-step diagrams for the embroidery design.
“Woodlands” is a two-part project, featuring an array of native
English wildlife in their beautiful and lush natural environment. The image
shows Jenny’s original artist’s watercolour paintings illustrate the final look
of the design, as it is a work in progress. During the class, you will explore
the stitched details of ‘series #1’. This project will not only make a beautiful
addition to your embroidery repertoire, but will allow you to create your
own piece of textile art.
Mon
30th
Kit cost: AU$175.00
Kit cost: AU$45.00
Woodlands
Edinburgh Etui
The Edinburgh Etui is a cylindrical stitcher’s box with two
compartments. Tucked inside are a crown thimble box, a pin cushion with
beaded cord, a folding needle purse and a scissor fob. The embroidery is
a combination of counted thread and silk surface embroidery. The class
will focus on the surface embroidery and the construction of the etui and
“smalls”. Pre-stitching of the crown is required.
Level: All
Sept
Thu
28th
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$125.00
Kit cost: AU$65.00
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Sun
Oct
Kit includes: Belfast linen, silk Dupion, Liberty cotton print lawn, DMC
pearl cotton, Gloriana silk flosses, Gloriana silk ribbons, beads, wool
flannel, all construction materials, charts and instructions.
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Sun
28th
Sept
Jane Nicholas
Susan O’Connor
Jane Nicholas has been researching and working in the field of embroidery
for over twenty years, specialising in stumpwork and goldwork embroider
She has written eight books, contributed widely to journals and magazines,
and in 2005, was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), for
her “services to hand embroidery as an artist, teacher and author”.
Susan has devoted many years to exploring the world of embroidery
and has become a renowned teacher with a particular love for
Elizabethan embroidery. She is the author of Monograms: The Art
of Embroidered Letters and Embroidered Flowers for Elizabeth,
and her exquisite creations regularly feature in Inspirations.
Knapweed Roundel
The knapweed blossoms decorating this small roundel have
been embroidered in the colours found on an 18th century enamelled
gold vessel from Mughal India. Embroidered on ivory satin, with silks, gold
metallic threads, beads and tiny spangles, this circular design features
feathery knapweed with padded bases, set within an elegant quatrefoilshaped border worked in metallic threads. The roundel may be framed or
mounted into the lid of a bowl or box.
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Monogram Secrets
Monograms provide a source of infinite fascination for the
embroiderer. Regardless of changing styles and fashion, the monogram has
maintained its place as a symbol of elegance and refinement. Using a thread
designed specifically for this task, this class will explore traditional padding
and satin stitch techniques but will also introduce you to a simpler, more
contemporary style of stitching that eliminates the angst often associated
with satin stitch.
Level: All
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$25.00
Kit cost: AU$25.00
Kit includes: Design and instructions, photograph, ivory satin, quilter’s
muslin, tracing paper, felt, Vliesofix, cotton, silk and rayon threads, metallic
threads, beads and gold spangles.
Kit includes: Linen fabric, thread, needle and class notes.
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Tues
30th
Sept
Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
A beautiful evening bag is a wardrobe essential and this
striking little purse is the perfect size to hold all of your indispensable items
in style. Stitched in silk thread onto silk fabric the embroidery is worked in
surface stitches plus some beadwork and tufting then inserted into a metal
frame. Stitches used include stem stitch, Ghiordes knot, long and short
stitch (thread painting), French knot, satin stitch, beading, split stitch
Level: Intermediate
Kit cost: AU$65.00
Kit cost: AU$90.00
Kit includes: Silk fabric, silk threads, beads, interfacing, sequins, needles,
purse frame and class notes.
Corncockle and Dragonfly
29th
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Tues
Sept
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Elizabethan Panel
Immerse yourself in some of the beloved floral motifs of the
Elizabethan period while embroidering with lustrous French silk threads in
myriad colours. Perfect stitches are a delight to work and a joy to behold, and
this class is designed to help you master your needle. The focus is on quality
stitching and you will learn to work: clean edges, smooth, graceful curves,
seamless colour blending, perfect spacing and plump, even padding.
Level: Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
Kit Cost: AU$60.00
Kit cost: AU$70.00
Kit includes: Design and instructions, photograph, tracing paper, ivory satin,
quilter’s muslin, fabrics for applied and detached elements, Soie d’Alger silk
threads, unusual rayon, cotton, silk and metallic threads, beads, snakeskin
and coloured wires.
Kit includes: Silk fabric, silk threads, needle, paillettes and class notes.
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30th
Level: Intermediate
This small stumpwork panel is one of a series of embroidered
botanical specimens and insects, inspired by the illuminated pages of
medieval manuscripts. Worked on ivory satin, the design features the
Corncockle, a summer-flowering weed common in medieval cornfields, with
reddish-purple petals and long, leafy sepals. The panel also contains a broadbodied dragonfly, a shiny blue beetle and a tiny red ladybird.
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Caprice
Kit includes: Design and instructions, photograph, ivory satin, quilter’s
muslin, tracing paper, felt, vliesofix, all required Soie d’Alger silk threads,
metallic threads, cotton, rayon and nylon threads, gold kid, beads and wire.
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The Life Cycle of the Swallowtail
Butterfly
Inspired by the wonder of metamorphosis, this embroidered panel features
the stages of the life cycle of the Swallowtail Butterfly, nestled within
the stems, buds and flowers of the preferred host plant, Milk Parsley. The
design contains beaded eggs, caterpillars in various stages of development,
a chrysalis worked in padded gold snakeskin, and a butterfly with raised
detached wings.
Mon
Sun
Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
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Sun
28th
Sept
Carolyn Pearce
Helan Pearce
Carolyn is an accredited tutor in Surface Embroidery with the
Embroiderers’ Guild of NSW, sharing her love for interesting stitches,
and beautiful threads and embellishments. She has been a regular
contributor to Inspirations, and is the author of The Village Bag, The
Embroidered Patchwork Bear and the best selling Home Sweet Home.
Helan has a passion for creating prolific original designs, adapting
varied needlework and beading techniques to produce unique
pieces, which she enjoys sharing through her teaching. With
over 30yrs experience, she shares these designs through magazine
publications, including Inspirations and her published books
Dimensional Embroidery and Beaded Dimensional Embroidery.
Blossoms
Work a spray of wool embroidered blossoms from the “Blossoms”
blanket in Blissful Beginnings, and learn the tricks of embroidering beautiful
blossoms and fly stitch leaves. You may choose to work several sprays on a
blanket, or a single spray on a smaller project, such as a cushion or a needle
case similar to “Gentle Thoughts” in Inspirations issue 66. The fabric is not
included in the kit.
Level: All
Kit includes: Threads, needles and notes for either one spray or eight sprays of
blossoms.
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30th
Sept
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Fri
3rd
Oct
28th
Sept
Kit includes: Detailed instructions and colour photographs, silk fabric, silk
threads and beads, beading needle and thread.
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Tulip Crewel Work Journal Cover
Dragonfly Embroidery Protector
This linen embroidered roll will protect your precious
embroidery projects when you are not working on them. Lawn fabric
inside, edged in feather stitch, helps to hold your work in place. Over dyed
silk threads and a variety of embroidery stitches are used. You will also learn
how to make embroidered covered buttons. Beads embellish the design.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$62.00
Kit cost: AU$142.00
Kit includes: Threads, needles, furnishing fabric with design traced,
notes, and colour copy.
Dupion silk lining, wadding and purchased journal are not included.
Kit includes: Detailed instructions and coloured photographs, linen, fabrics
linings, silk threads, beading needle and thread.
Heart Necessaire
The crewel design, inspired by Elizabethan embroidery, is
worked with cotton, silk, rayon, metallic threads and beads on a natural
cotton/linen blend fabric. A trailing vine of strawberries and blossoms is
worked on the same fabric to line the necessaire, which opens out to reveal
little embroidered pockets for scissors etc. and mother of pearl heart shaped
rings to organise your threads. A Dorset button fastens the necessaire.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Kit Cost: AU$126.00
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29th
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Tues
30th
Sept
Potpourri of Ribbon Flowers
Shoulder Bag
This elegant linen shoulder bag will be much admired and compliment any
outfit. The hand-dyed, ruched silk ribbon flowers are embroidered in silk thread
and embellished with beads. Nestled amongst the flowers are a bumble bee,
dragonfly, glass leaves and beaded berries. The bag design includes 2 pockets
for your phone and spectacles, has a magnetic clasp and a pewter chain.
Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Level: All
Oct
Kit Cost: AU$200.00
Kit includes: Notes, colour copies, needles, threads, beads, fabric with one
panel traced, template plastic and mother of pearl heart rings.
Wadding is not included.
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Level: All
The crewel work design is interpreted with many interesting
stitches worked with wool, silk, metallic threads and beads on furnishing
fabric. The cover is lined with dupion silk and secured with 2 dorset
buttons. On the back cover, your initial is embroidered with diamond
stitch incorporating beads.
Mon
2nd
This silk embroidered scissor keep is a lovely accessory for
your needlework box or for a gift. It is embroidered on silk fabric using
overdyed silk threads to form padded embroidered pansies and delicate
flowers, highlighted with gold thread. Small beads outline each section; a
silk twisted cord and beaded cap completes the acorn.
Kit cost: AU$55.00
Kit cost: One spray: AU$27.00. Eight sprays: AU$80.00.
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Acorn Scissor Keep
Kit includes: Detailed instructions with colour photographs, linen fabric,
silk hand dyed ribbons, silk threads, beads, charms and glass leaves,
beading needle and thread, magnetic clasp and pewter chain.
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Sun
28th
Sept
Anna Maria Salehar
Anna Scott
Anna Maria Salehar creates contemporary portraits using needle and
thread. Primarily self taught in portraiture, she has bundled her insights
into workshops that demystify stitching faces. Anna Maria lives outside
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She frequently writes articles for Inspirations.
Anna is the Editor of Inspirations magazine and has been teaching
embroidery for many years, specialising in surface embroidery and
goldwork. Many of Anna’s beautiful creations have been featured
in Inspirations, and she blogs about her stitching, thoughts
about stitching, and life on her Adelaide Hills property.
Introduction to thread portraits
Bring a photo of a person, pet or flower on a USB drive. Learn to
create a colour map and stitching directions map for a stitched portrait based
on your photograph. Consult with Anna Maria to select colour combinations
to render skin tones, discuss the role of background, and print the image onto
silk from a computer. The emphasis for this class is on preparation.
Level: All, with basic computer skills
Kit cost: AU$19.00
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Or Nué is a fascinating metal thread embroidery technique,
where the metal threads are couched in place with coloured silk to create
motifs and patterns. Working a circular motif is the simplest shape when
handling metal threads.
Sun
No experience in metal thread embroidery is necessary but you should
have some experience in general surface embroidery and are comfortable
working with fine threads.
28th
Sept
Level: Intermediate
Kit includes: Silk, paper and printing supplies
Kit cost: AU$70.00
Kit includes: Silk with design marked, backing fabric, metal threads,
spangles, silk threads, needles and detailed instructions.
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Emma
This workshop proposes to launch participants into a new area
of stitching. It will demystify “tackling” a portrait. It pays special attention to
challenging areas: the eyes and mouth that create expression, and the hair and ears
that are likely to be characteristic of the subject. A portrait takes weeks to produce,
so students will be introduced to areas which may be challenging the first time.
Mon
29th
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Tues
The fantastic flowers and leaves of traditional Jacobean
crewelwork lend themselves beautifully to inventive and playful stitchery.
The crewelwork panel is embroidered using a variety of stitches and stitch
combinations to create textured lines and fillings and the size allows you to
almost finish during the class. The panel is the perfect size for a heat bag or
zipped pouch.
Level: Intermediate
30th
Level: Intermediate
Kit cost: With printed instructions: AU$32.00, with digital instructions:
AU$20.00
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2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
Working on a pre-printed image, you will learn to make
colour choices and transitions based on a selection of threads, create
drama with tones by mixing threads, create smooth surfaces on the
head, stitch in layers to render fur and motion in fur, and to use various
sized threads to achieve other effects.
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Tues
Sept
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Illuminated Flora
Fine silk embroidery combines beautifully with metallic threads
to create this floral border. Basic goldwork techniques and simple Or Nué
are introduced. No experience in metal thread embroidery is necessary,
but it is important that you have some experience in general surface
embroidery and are comfortable working with fine threads.
Level: Intermediate
Kit Cost: AU$20.00
Kit cost: AU$100.00
Kit includes: Pre-printed silk, backing material, needle, printed
directions and thread list. Note: threads not included.
Kit includes: Silk with design marked, backing fabric, metal threads,
spangles, silk threads, needles and detailed instructions.
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Kit includes: Linen with the design marked on, all yarns required, needle
and detailed instructions.
Level: Intermediate
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Mon
30th
Kit cost: AU$55.00
Kit includes: Image printed on silk, backing fabric cut for frames up to 25cm
in diameter, thread list, needle, and student instructions. Note: threads not
included.
Meerkat
Crimson Clover
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2nd
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Fri
3rd
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Sept
Alison Snepp
Yvette Stanton
Alison has been a professional embroiderer for over 30 years. She
has taught classes around Australia, New Zealand and in the United
Kingdom. She has published seven books and numerous articles,
and has undertaken many commissions during that time. Her
special interests are Indian and Greek embroidery techniques.
Yvette Stanton is an Australian embroidery teacher and author
of highly respected embroidery books. She has written two stitch
dictionaries and a number of books on whitework embroidery,
including Hardanger, Mountmellick, and Portuguese Whitework.
Yvette also contributes projects and articles to Inspirations.
Macedonian-style Embroidery
The small embroidery, approximately 18cm square, uses
traditional Macedonian-style counted thread stitches. The embroidery is
worked with woollen threads on evenweave linen in the traditional red
and white colours. The embroidery may be made into a reticule purse, a
cushion or bag face or a book cover.
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$56.00
Kit cost: AU$30.00
Kit includes: Evenweave linen, woollen threads, needles, and
comprehensive embroidery and making-up instructions.
Kit includes: Pre-tacked 38 count linen, pearl cotton, needles, bookmark
finding, backing fabrics and construction materials.
29th
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Tues
30th
Sept
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Fri
3rd
Oct
Sun
28th
Sept
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Traditional Ottoman Embroidery
The embroidery is based on an Ottoman scarf/sash dated
about 1800 that is in my collection. I have researched the stitches and
threads used and have made this project as a result of this research. It is
worked with silk threads on soft, evenweave linen. The embroidery is 24cm
x 17.5cm in size.
Mon
2nd
This gorgeous little bookmark features whitework embroidery
from Guimarães in the north of Portugal. With drawn thread work and
a profusion of bullions, this style features both counted and surface
embroidery. As we will be working on 38 count linen, it is advised that you
bring your own magnification and battery powered lighting.
Level: All
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Portuguese Whitework bookmark
Elizabethan Strawberries
Elizabethan embroidery often featured plants and the small
creatures who live around them. This colourful design features luscious
strawberries and a couple of little critters. Explore traditional Elizabethan stitches
including corded detached buttonhole stitch, corded Brussels stitch and plaited
braid stitch. We will be using silks, metallic threads, and sparkly spangles.
Level: Advanced
Level: Intermediate
Kit cost: AU$175.00
Kit cost: AU$80.00
Kit includes: Evenweave linen, silk and silver threads, needles and
comprehensive embroidery and making-up instructions.
Kit includes: Linen, silk thread, metallic thread, paillettes and needles.
Chikan Embroidered Pouch
Chikan embroidery is a form of whitework embroidery from India.
It uses surface stitchery and pulled work techniques. In this project I have
drawn on advanced Chikan techniques that I learned while travelling in India. It
uses the traditional Indian cotton fabric. The pouch is 12.5cm diameter.
Level: Advanced
Kit Cost: AU$30.00
Kit includes: Cotton fabric, cotton thread, needles, finishing materials and
comprehensive embroidery and making-up instructions.
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Tues
30th
Sept
Mountmellick Daisy and
Forget-me-not Cushion
Mountmellick embroidery is a style of floral whitework embroidery from Ireland.
This cushion project with a pretty design featuring daisies and forget-me-nots
uses white thread on white fabric and knotted and padded stitches to create rich
and sumptuous embroidery. The knitted fringe is a traditional edging. All stitches
will be taught, with a demonstration of the traditional knitted fringe.
Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Level: All
Oct
Kit Cost: AU$35.00
Kit includes: Polycotton satin jean, Mountmellick thread, knitting cotton and
needles. Not included are a cushion insert, zip and knitting needles, required
to complete the project after class.
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Bev Tully
Lesley Turpin-Delport
Bev has been creating designs and teaching embroidery for nearly 20
years. Embroidery has become an art form for her, and is food for her
imagination and soul. She has discovered how to think outside the
square and reach for the stars. She encourages everyone to be themselves
in her classes and leave their own imprint in their embroideries.
Lesley has a Fine Arts degree and post graduate teaching diploma, and has
been an enthusiastic teacher, lecturer and author of art and needlecraft since
the early 70s. “Les Designs”, her company, offers a wide range of freestyle
embroidery kits, creative threads and books. Lesley currently resides in
Knysna in the Western Cape of South Africa and teaches worldwide.
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Sun
Gregarious Grasshoppers
Learn how to transfer these gregarious grasshoppers onto fine
silk from an original watercolour painting. There are five different renditions
of this “happy chap”, silk, perlé, wool, textured threads and silk cocoons with
felting and bamboo thread.
Sun
Learn how to handle the different threads while exploring the potential of
exciting stitch combinations. Tiny beads, buttons, wire-work and silken wings
add to the charm of these little critters.
28th
Sept
28th
Sept
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$75.00
Kit includes: Fabrics, instruction booklet, all the threads and notions needed
to complete the design (the kit excludes the needles).
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Protea Basket
Create a basket with flowers in 3D from the point
of your needle. This project is for the embroiderer who wants a
challenge with some innovative ideas for your 3D work.
Mon
29th
Learn how to translate a beautiful botanical photo into an
embroidery of exciting dimensions. The petals are hand painted or dyed
silk and fine wool or silk roving, manipulated to create a rosette of petals.
The central pod (seed pod) is the jewel in the crown; re-invented 3D stitch
techniques combined with beads. The buds are crewel combinations in
composite stitches and hand painted stitched cocoons.
Level: Intermediate
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Tues
Kit cost: AU$100.00
Kit includes: Background fabric, felt, organza, vilene, viselene,
Gumnut Yarns Blossoms, Daisies and Stars, Kacoonda silk,
Rajmahal and DMC threads.
30th
Sept
Patty’s Plum
Level: Intermediate
Mon
29th
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Tues
30th
Kit cost: AU$115.00
Sept
Kit includes: Fabrics, instruction booklet, all the threads and notions
needed to complete the design (the kit excludes the needles).
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2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
Blue Wrens
Learn to create a rounded look to your embroidery from a
flat surface with padding and thread painting. Students are encouraged
to use their senses and imagination to create texture.
Level: Intermediate
Kit Cost: AU$80.00
Kit includes: Fabric, Vilene, felt, wool roving, jute, chenille, Gumnut Yarns
Stars, Thread Gatherer, Rajmahal and DMC threads.
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Protea
Create a perfect 3D Protea flower with double-sided foliage,
nestled into a delicate silk background of soft blooms and leaves. Learn
exciting stitch combinations with shaded needle-lace, needle-felting and
mixed media (photo transfer and silk appliqué). A true botanical picture
will be created, working from a fine silk background with needle painting,
moving forward into double-sided wired petals and culminating in the
centre with needle-lace and needle-felting. Design size A4.
Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Level: Intermediate
Oct
Kit Cost: AU$110.00
Kit includes: Instruction booklet, fabrics, notions, mixed range of threads,
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Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk is a professional fibre arts instructor, author and designer.
She has her own range of ribbons and printed panels for embroidery which
are exported worldwide. The author of ten best-selling books, her eleventh
book, Little Flowers in Silk and Organza Ribbon, will be released in 2014.
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28th
Sept
Vintage Rose
Learn how to create a beautiful Vintage Rose with ribbon and
use the technique to create designer roses for felt hats, brooches, hair slides.
Make an accessory for a handbag, for shoes… for that very special dress or
jacket – the possibilities are endless!
Level: All
Kit cost: AU$50.00
Kit includes: Ribbon, thread, instructions on a CD, colour picture, needles,
brooch pin and hairclip.
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Wild Roses and Pink Blossoms
Learn how to make elegant wild roses and blossoms with
organza and silk ribbon, how to blend interesting silk and wool filaments
in a design, and how to create dimension with simple, new techniques.
Design size: 12.5cm x 15cm (5” x 6”). Note: students need to bring a copy
of Little Flowers in Silk and Organza Ribbon by Di van Niekerk and Marina
Zherdeva, due for publication in 2014.
Mon
29th
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Tues
Level: All
30th
Kit cost: AU$78.00
Sept
Kit includes: Silk and organza fabrics, silk ribbons, silk and wool filaments,
silk paper and needles.
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Thu
2nd
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Fri
3rd
Oct
White Daisies and Little Friends
Learn how to make beautiful and life-like, three-dimensional
daisies and sprays of lavender with silk ribbon and how to make the cutest
little insects, and how to create dimension with simple, new techniques.
Design size: 15cm x 10cm (6” x 4”). Note: students need to bring a copy of
Little Flowers in Silk and Organza Ribbon by Di van Niekerk and Marina
Zherdeva, due for publication in 2014.
Level: All
Kit Cost: AU$78.00
Kit includes: Silk dupion and organza fabrics, silk ribbons, threads and
needles.
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