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Basic Embroidery I-II
Mar 2-3, 2020
$250
Basic Embroidery I-II
Church Needlework Series
March 2-3, 2020
Tuition: $250
9 am - 3 pm
A two day class exploring the Basics for fine hand embroidery on altar linens. The class will focus upon particular stitches used in fine hand embroidered motifs found on Altar Linens and Altar Cloths.
The class will provide a sampler with motifs focusing upon foundation stitches used in fine linen embroidery. Although basic and simple, we assist the embroiderer to focus upon perfecting their stitches to an excellent standard.
Perfect for Beginners to experienced embroiderers.
Church Needlework
Mar 4-5, 2020
Whitework I-II
$250
Whitework Embroidery I-II
Church Needlework Series
March 4-5, 2020
Tuition: $250
9 am - 3 pm
A Two Day foundation class in whitework embroidery. This is key to beautiful embroidered linens for the Altar. The class will focus upon particular stitches and perfecting techniques used in making fine Altar Linens and Altar Cloths. We will also explore the transferring of motifs onto fine linen.
This class builds upon the Basic embroidery class - we recommend basic embroidery as a prerequisite to whitework.
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Mar 6-7, 2020
Sacred Crosses
Church Needlework
Sacred Crosses in Embroidery
Church Needlework Series
March 6-7, 2020
Tuition: $250
9 am - 3 pm
A Two Day Class on fine hand embroidered Sacred Crosses. You will be using the basics and whitework to accomplish this. We will explore the techniques that required the use of very fine needles. Learn how to masterg this style of hand embroidery using traditional sacred crosse found on altar linens.
A sampler is provided with 3 traditional cross motifs in 3 sizes to explore and practice during these sessions.
Prerequisite: Basic - Whitework
New Embroidery Shop Kits:
Sacred Cross Embroidery Kits
Order Ready to Stitch Purificators or Lavabo Towels
Choice of Floss Colors and Cross Motifs
Mar 9-10, 2020
Sacred Monograms
Church Needlework
Sacred Monograms in Embroidery
Church Needlework Series
March 9-10, 2020
Tuition: $250
9 am - 3 pm
A Two Day Class on fine hand embroidered Sacred Monograms and Motifs found on Altar Linens and Altar Cloths. This is a continuing exploration - taking the previous stitches to the next level of development to accomplish finer mastery of this unique style of hand embroidery.
Prerequisite: Basic - Whitework Embroidery
New Embroidery Shop Kits:
Sacred Monogram Embroidery Kits
Order Ready to Stitch Palls or Corporals
Choice of Floss Colors and Monogram Motifs
Mar 11-12, 2020
Hand Hemstitching
$220
Hand Hemstitching I-II
Mastering Linens Series
March 11-12, 2020
Tuition: $220
9 am - 3 pm
Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.
A Two Day Class - Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners. In this class you will create a small fine linen handkerchief - purificator. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making.
Excellent introduction for Beginners
New Hemstitching Kits:
Purificators - Corporals - Towels - Handkerchiefs
We can precut linen - ready for hemstitching saving time and money