Next Steps in Embroidery Pincushion and Needle Case

NEXT STEPS IN EMBROIDERY – PINCUSHION AND NEEDLE CASE TEACHER: PATTIE KLIMEK PHONE: 415-681-9473 EMAIL: [email protected]

This class consists of 1 Four hour class Suggested Student Cost: $35.00 Class is appropriate for students with basic Embroidery skills Class size: 3-8 students

Are you ready to take the next step in Embroidery? This class will put your basic Embroidery stitches to use. You will make a Folk Art inspired pincushion and needle case that uses the Running Stitch, Backstitch, Chain Stitch, Buttonhole Stitch, and French Knot. You will also learn to create Folk Art inspired designs and learn how to make them unique to your vision. If you have taken Pattie’s Beginning Embroidery, this is a good next step class. But, if you are rusty in your Embroidery skills, don’t worry. Pattie will also review how to do each stitch.

NOTE ON FABRICS AND THREAD: Please choose fabrics that are tightly woven and will not ravel easily. I recommend wool or acrylic felt, tightly woven wool fabrics or tightly woven flannel. I used dense flannel in the following colors: Pumpkin, Moss Green, Orange and brown paisley, Blue green, and Black. I also used pearl cotton #8 in the following colors: Rust, Gray, Lime Green, and Black

SUPPLIES NEEDED:  Fat quarters of 5 coordinating fabrics (see note above)  Pearl Cotton #8 of 4 colors to coordinate with fabrics  Chenille needles (John James brand is my choice)  Paper scissors  Fabric scissors (Microtip is a good choice)  Glue stick  ¾ yard of 1/8” wide ribbon (green will match your needle case)  Rotary cutter and mat  Quilter’s ruler at least 9 1/2 “ x 9 ½”  Pencil, eraser, and 5 sheets of printer paper  White or light colored chalk marker or pencil  Pinking shears or rotary cutter with pinking blade (optional)