2008 Evergreen Chapter workshops.
You must be a member of the Evergreen Chapter to attend these workshops:

Susan Kerndt
"Patches”
October 17 thru 19

Proficiency:       Intermediate
Kit cost:           $110
Class fee:          $90
Ground:            18-count Ecru

Registration closes:  September 17, 2008

This intriguing array of patterns creates a study in color, stitches and threads. The various blocks include laid fillings, couching and numerous composite stitches. Long Arm Cross stitches are used to separate the blocks. Students will learn how to incorporate fabric into the design and embellish the areas with surface stitches and beads.   Patches uses a variety of silk threads, over dyed cotton, wool blends, metallics, colored purl pearl, paillettes, and beads in a color palette of beige, green and wine. You may bring additional threads and use alternative stitches to create your own unique piece.

Design size:  9” x 14”

Kit contents:  Wildflowers, Impressions, Soie Cristale, Splendor, Over dyed floss, Pearl cotton, Cotton floss, Kreinik braid, Colored pearl Purl, 13” x 18” 18-count canvas, Batik fabric, Bonding material, Felt, Beads, Paillettes, Lacing thread, Wire, Needles, Instruction booklet with color photograph.

Student to bring:  16” x 18” stretcher bars (canvas will be laced); at least 60 normal size tacks (not large ones); Small hammer or tool to secure thumbtacks; Tool to tighten lacing threads (short knitting needle, cuticle stick); Beeswax; Tweezers; Laying tool; Sewing thread; 12” ruler; Extra needles; Frame weight and/or clamp; Small sharp scissors for cutting metal; Dressmaker shears or sharp fabric scissors; Silver quilting or white dressmaker’s pencil; Graph paper; Favorite stitch book; Additional threads (optional); Usual stitching supplies. [Print Flyer]