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Saturday, October 4, 2014

I have an embroidery class in my future.

During most of September I battled a viral infection my energy levels are returning with every passing day. That nasty infection left me feeling like a limp rag for several weeks some days I was so tired I could barely move and other days I seemed fine. A few years ago I had one that lasted nearly 4 months.
Despite feeling ill all these weeks I have been in a very creative mood and doing a little crafting and needlework here and there, today I drove across town to visit one of our local quilt shops Tomorrow's Treasures to see what's new in fabrics, books, etc. I also wanted to see the classes are offered this month, I had briefly scanned my newsletter for info but a trip to the quilt shop is such a lovely way to spend a Saturday morning. To my surprise and delight there is a Hand Embroidery class offered for two session starting this Tuesday, I signed up and with the supply list in hand off I went to browse the many bolts of fabric for what I need but not before I met the instructor.


I was delighted to learn she was putting together a 'kit' for the class and she put together most of a kit for me so I could purchase it before I left, it includes the book, embroidery floss, needles, a hoop, pearl cotton, wool felt and cream fabric, the instructor will supply the ground walnut shells and fusible interfacing during class. And of course I bought more fabric then I need but really can one ever have too much fabric? Err don't answer that. Here is the kit including the book by Gail Pan
I was surprised with the book, usually when I take a class somewhere I'm given a few printer pages or a little pamphlet so having the book will allow me to make other projects once the class ends. The class will run from 1:00-4:00 this Tuesday and next Tuesday and we will be making this pincushion:
we will also be making the needle book as seen on the book's cover, the samples at the shop were really lovely and nicely stitched. 
If I remember to bring my camera to class on Tuesday with the instructors permission I'll try to snap a few photos of my progress during the class to post here.
Here is the fabric I bought today, the list of supplies are for red and green fabric, after nearly an hour this is what I chose:
The ribbon, rickrack and buttons I had in my stash so I didn't see the point of buying more. I'll check my collection of buttons to see if I have something vintage to use, the shop had some lovely buttons and you can bet I will be purchasing several at a future date. I also bought a grab bag of scraps to cut more squares for my postage stamp quilt or other projects sure to come along.
I am not sure how I will like using the hoop included in the kit so I will bring along one of my trusty vintage metal hoops just in case, it drives me crazy when my thread catches on 
the little spring I can only imagine what will happen when the thread catches on those big clamp handles.
Anyway I am enrolled in the class, bought my fabric, the kit and gathered other supplies, now I just hope enough people sign up for the class.

5 comments:

  1. You are going to have so much fun. I have been wondering about using the ground walnut shells for pin cushions. I've read that it can stain fabric, turning it yellowish. I haven't talked with anyone personally about this just read some online. It definitely is cheaper than emery. I'm checking out cotton stuffing too as it will be heavier than the polyfil I am using now.

    I hope you continue to feel better with each new day.

    Happy embroidering ~ FlowerLady

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    1. I have used the ground walnut shells before and so far haven't had any staining, I have used cotton stuffing too and it is heavier. Thank you for visiting my blog today.

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  2. Hi Deb,
    Sorry to hear that you are under the weather. Take care.
    What a fun looking class there. I enjoy hand embroidery. The book looks like it has amazing patterns. I may need to add that to my collection.
    Enjoy your class and have a good Sunday.
    Blessings,
    Bobbie Lynn

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  3. It has been years since I have done any embroidery. Reading about your upcoming class has gotten me thinking about maybe doing some again soon.

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    1. I haven't done any serious embroidery for a few months and while I was looking for another project it entered my mind than while browsing the class schedule at the quilt shop and seeing the class I jumped at the chance, if nothing else its just nice to gather with other stitchers

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