Classes are mostly 2 day, however, some are suitable for up to 3 or 4 days. Other topics are suitable for 1 day classes.
* = beginners ** = intermediate *** advanced
As I have had a problem with "poaching" of designs by some unscrupulous individuals I will not be posting any more photos - needless to say I have many more designs and continue teaching each year.
As I have had a problem with "poaching" of designs by some unscrupulous individuals I will not be posting any more photos - needless to say I have many more designs and continue teaching each year.
Needlework Accessories
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Accessories to go with the sampler box pictured on the home page
Items include a thread holder, cube pin cushion, scissor fob and needle case.
Lefkaritiko (Lefkara Lace)
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Worked on 32 count linen with No. 12 and 8 Perle cotton. Techniques include surface stitches, drawn thread work and needlelace. Lefkaritiko was mainly used for household linen i.e. towels, bed hangings, curtains and table linen. Threads are cut in a pattern, the edge reinforced and the resulting grid embellished with buttonhole st, overcast st and picots. The cut area is surrounded with patterns of counted and surface stitches.
Worked on 32 count linen with No. 12 and 8 Perle cotton. Techniques include surface stitches, drawn thread work and needlelace. Lefkaritiko was mainly used for household linen i.e. towels, bed hangings, curtains and table linen. Threads are cut in a pattern, the edge reinforced and the resulting grid embellished with buttonhole st, overcast st and picots. The cut area is surrounded with patterns of counted and surface stitches.
Aemilia Ars bag
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Pictured on the home page the bag is worked on 45 count Graziano Ricamo linen with #100 DMC Cordonnet thread. This class is definitely for experienced embroiderers
Pictured on the home page the bag is worked on 45 count Graziano Ricamo linen with #100 DMC Cordonnet thread. This class is definitely for experienced embroiderers
Beginners Schwalm
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Worked on 26 count linen with No. 12 and 8 Perle cotton. Techniques include surface stitches, counted work and pulled fabric. I have more complex designs up to master classes worked on 32 count linen.
Worked on 26 count linen with No. 12 and 8 Perle cotton. Techniques include surface stitches, counted work and pulled fabric. I have more complex designs up to master classes worked on 32 count linen.
French Bird Cage
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The six sided work box features a variety of counted stitches. The lined box contains needlework accessories i.e. needle case, scissor fob, scissor case, pin cushion etc. It is worked on 30 count natural Belgian linen with DMC #814 threads.
The six sided work box features a variety of counted stitches. The lined box contains needlework accessories i.e. needle case, scissor fob, scissor case, pin cushion etc. It is worked on 30 count natural Belgian linen with DMC #814 threads.
Dresden Mat
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Worked on 32 count Permin linen to replace the very fine fabrics used in the 18th century when Dresden embroidery was at its peak, this style of embroidery will appeal to lovers of pulled fabric.
Worked on 32 count Permin linen to replace the very fine fabrics used in the 18th century when Dresden embroidery was at its peak, this style of embroidery will appeal to lovers of pulled fabric.
Mauve Counted Needlework set
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This set was designed specifically for a class in Singleton. The colours may not be your favourite but there is enough in this class to challenge even the most avid embroiderer. I can email to you the other colour choices. Worked on 26 count winter white Belgian linen with #8 DMC Perle cotton.
This set was designed specifically for a class in Singleton. The colours may not be your favourite but there is enough in this class to challenge even the most avid embroiderer. I can email to you the other colour choices. Worked on 26 count winter white Belgian linen with #8 DMC Perle cotton.
15th Century counted work
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Based upon drawings of tiles in a 15th century building in Italy the counted thread work is my interpretation of the patterns. Worked on 26 count linen with Nos 8 and 12 Perle cotton.
Based upon drawings of tiles in a 15th century building in Italy the counted thread work is my interpretation of the patterns. Worked on 26 count linen with Nos 8 and 12 Perle cotton.
Punto in Aria Needle lace
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This style is not for the beginner. The Punto in Aria border has been worked in #100 Cordonnet thread attached to 45 count Graziano Ricamo linen.
This style is not for the beginner. The Punto in Aria border has been worked in #100 Cordonnet thread attached to 45 count Graziano Ricamo linen.
Reticella (thread based)
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Reticella is either fabric based, braid based or thread based. This class piece is thread based i.e. the outer edge of the design is attached to couched threads. Worked in #100 Cordonnet thread attached to 45 count Graziano Ricamo linen.
Reticella is either fabric based, braid based or thread based. This class piece is thread based i.e. the outer edge of the design is attached to couched threads. Worked in #100 Cordonnet thread attached to 45 count Graziano Ricamo linen.
Additional Techniques/Styles Taught
* = Beginners to the technique/style not - beginners to embroidery
** = Intermediate *** = Advanced
CURRENT CLASSES
Counted work on various projects
Sampler Box & Needlework Accessories */**/***
Sollerosom - Swedish counted embroidery */**
Hardanger */**/***
Fisherton-de-la-Mere */**
Various Counted Samplers **/***
Counted work for beginners to advanced */**/***
Assisi (3 styles) **/***
Perugino Embroidery */**
15th Century Counted Work **/***
Pulled Fabric projects **/***
Foolproof Linen Bag */**
Rococo Stitch */**
Needle lace projects
Punto Tagliato **/***
Reticella **/***
Punto in Aria **/***
Surface Stitches
Moorish Tile bag **
Shisha Embroidery **
Goldwork postcard - ***
Fabric Perforated
Lefkaritiko Embroidery (from Lefkara) **/***
Byzantine Lefkaritiko Embroidery (from Lefkara) **/***
Greek Key Ladderwork **/***
Punto Antico **
Hardanger **/***
** = Intermediate *** = Advanced
CURRENT CLASSES
Counted work on various projects
Sampler Box & Needlework Accessories */**/***
Sollerosom - Swedish counted embroidery */**
Hardanger */**/***
Fisherton-de-la-Mere */**
Various Counted Samplers **/***
Counted work for beginners to advanced */**/***
Assisi (3 styles) **/***
Perugino Embroidery */**
15th Century Counted Work **/***
Pulled Fabric projects **/***
Foolproof Linen Bag */**
Rococo Stitch */**
Needle lace projects
Punto Tagliato **/***
Reticella **/***
Punto in Aria **/***
Surface Stitches
Moorish Tile bag **
Shisha Embroidery **
Goldwork postcard - ***
Fabric Perforated
Lefkaritiko Embroidery (from Lefkara) **/***
Byzantine Lefkaritiko Embroidery (from Lefkara) **/***
Greek Key Ladderwork **/***
Punto Antico **
Hardanger **/***
Master Classes
All these classes are advanced (***)
Reticella
Punto in Aria
Punto Antico
Lefkara Embroidery
Antique Hardanger
Hardanger - various projects
Pulled Work (Dresden Embroidery)
Modern Hedebo
Aemilia Ars
Schwalm
Whitework Spot Sampler
Reticella
Punto in Aria
Punto Antico
Lefkara Embroidery
Antique Hardanger
Hardanger - various projects
Pulled Work (Dresden Embroidery)
Modern Hedebo
Aemilia Ars
Schwalm
Whitework Spot Sampler
