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Create your own tree sampler using appliqué and embroidery on wool. You'll choose a basic color scheme to work with, then appliqué pieces down, and finally, learn embroidery stitches to create texture and depth and give your tree sampler personality. The instructor will supply a drawn diagram for you to place your own design of stitches into.

You'll select a color scheme for your wool leaves, create a design, pin, and whip-stitch — anchoring all pieces in place.

You'll learn and explore design using the following:

• Back stitch
• Couching stitch
• Double cast-on stitch
• Fly stitch
• French knot
• Pekinese stitch
• Raised cup stitch
• Trellis stitch

Details

• You may need additional time at home to complete the sampler.
• Bring a bag lunch each day. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.

Details

A materials fee of $25, included in the cost of the class, covers a materials kit that includes:

• A drawn and labeled diagram of the piece with stitches
• A 9” x 11” piece of wool with needle turned down, trunk in place
• Ten wool leaves of three different shapes to create your own design layout
• Three needles (#18, #24 chenille and #1 milliners)
• Variety of threads for embroidery
• Appliqué pins
• Needle threader

A small pillow for cast-on and wrap stitches will be provided by the instructor to use during class.

Project

You will create your own 9" x 11" tree sampler using appliqué and embroidery.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.