Embroider a Corner Bookmark
Looking for a fun and easy project that will help you declutter your stash? Bookworms unite! Embroidery has long been a way to make something special, and this holds true for these adorable corner bookmarks. A handful of fun stitches will be taught in class, or you can use your own stitching skills to create festive and spur-of-the-moment decorations for your piece. It can also be a great way to use up leftovers from previous embroidery, weaving, or sewing projects. Yes, you can embroider with thrums (loom waste)!
These creations are also great as gifts or as an affordable small item to add to your collection of handmade goods for sale. Once you learn how to make them, it’s likely no felt scrap or yarn tidbits are safe! You are welcome to work on as many bookmarks as you desire during class.
Embroidering with Thrums/Loose Ends
Wool Embroidery Level-2
Build on your skills gained in the introductory course on wool embroidery to embrace color, layering, and a host of new stitches. From the painterly “long and short” to the sculped “burden stitch” or layered “battlement couching” and so many more, learn how to reimagine classic favorites and interpret new combinations of stitches to bring depth and life to your piece. With 10 colors of wool embroidery thread from the instructor’s sheep, you’ll be able to transform a linen backing with this lively floral motif.
Wool Embroidered Sheepskin Mittens
Wool Blackword Embroidery Two Ways
Embroidery is a beautiful way to make an everyday object feel special—a sentiment that fits perfectly with this course. Explore the world of blackwork embroidery (most popular in the 16th and 17th centuries) both in its counted and freestyle forms using hand dyed wool thread from the instructor’s sheep. While the elite stitched blackwork using silk, everyday folks with time and skill could enjoy a similar look using wool. Projects include a flower pin cushion with floral motifs and a geometric biscornu inspired by Selbu designs. Both could be pin cushions or stuffed with dried lavender as sachets, and they make wonderful home accents or gifts. Finished dimensions are approximately 5 inches wide. Some previous embroidery experience is recommended.
Wool Embroidered Coin Purse
Embroidery is a beautiful way to make an everyday object feel special—a sentiment that fits perfectly with this course. Inspired by traditional Nordic embroidery designs, explore the world of wool-on-wool embroidery with a variety of stitches and learn how to transform the fabric and liner into the miniature purse, along with attaching the kiss clasp like a pro. The embroidery yarns are from the instructor’s sheep! All of the steps and techniques featured in this course are great skills to learn if you are eyeing up making a full-scale traditional purse in the future, and we’ll explore beautiful examples from across history and regions as we go. Students will have the option to select from a variety of wool fabric colors for their project kit.
Wool Embroidery Level-1
Embroidering with wool has captivated imaginations since at least the Viking Age, offering beautiful and textured means for stitched expression. Dive into this world and learn about its many iterations over the centuries with this immersive introductory class, while stitching your own floral piece. During the course, students will learn 14 different stitches, how best to utilize them in a design, and good process discipline while stitching—skills and concepts that you can apply to any number of future embroidery endeavors. Experience the fluidity of this freestyle embroidery using wool yarn from the instructor’s sheep. Great for beginners or those with some embroidery experience who are looking to master the finer points of decorative stitching with wool.