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Student Level: Intermediate
Type of Workshop: Project/Process
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of hand stitching, embroidery, and applique.

In this full day of class we will explore the art of "slow stitching". Individual art quilts will be constructed completely by hand. Each student will have the opportunity to develop a background, a story and a finish, using various applique and embroidery techniques. Ideas for stories, fabrics and finishing will be discussed as well as handy tips for a frustration-free day of stitching. Join me for a day of "slow work" - learn to love the relaxing meditative process of stitching by hand.

Kit/Materials Fee (payable to instructor at class time):

• $10.00 includes:
• a few selections of background fabric
• a fabric piece for backing
• a few selections of basic embroidery floss colors
• instructions: a page of motif patterns to get you started; a few embellishments for finishing; a few selections of fabrics, vintage and new.

Instructor Provided (for use in-class, and to share):

• Lots of extra fabrics to choose from for backgrounds and motifs, sewing thread, extra tools, e.g., needles, straight pins, etc.
• embroidery floss color selection, pearl cotton color selection
• embellishments: buttons, beads, lace, etc. as well as an iron for use in class.

Student should bring:

• Favorite hand-quilting needles
• embroidery needles
• pencil and ruler or tape measure
• straight pins
• fabric scissors

Optional:

• a small selection of favorite cottons, solids as well as prints.
• A few selections of embroidery floss in favorite colors: darks, neutrals, and lights.