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Dorset Feather Stitchery
A combination of whipped blanket, fly & chain stitch make up this design, inspired by a group of 1950’s stitchers who christened this style of stitching with the name ‘Dorset Feather Stitchery’.  This design by Cathy, 
 'Lady in the African Sun' , is worked on 100% cotton blue denim with colourful pure silk variegated threads and is pictured in a 10" embroidery hoop.

Suitability - Beginners
Suitable for everyone, including complete beginners.

                                  
Date(s):
​Saturday 12th March 2022 (fully booked). 
Please contact us to join a reserve list for this workshop.

As an alternative to the workshop, a kit with online tutorial will be available to purchase in late 2022. 

Times
10.00 am. to 4.00 pm. with 45 minutes for lunch
Arrival:-  from 9.30 am.


Location
Alstonefield Memorial  Hall (The Village Hall)
Postcode for Satnav - DE6 2FR
Click for Directions


Refreshments
Tea & coffee is provided throughout the day, with home-made biscuits mid-morning and cake mid-afternoon.


What you need to bring
packed lunch
face covering (individual choice when moving around the Hall)
10" embroidery hoop or other suitable frame (the fabric measures 15 x 15"). A seat frame is recommended.

(Everything else is provided, including needles & embroidery scissors. However you are welcome to bring your own sewing kit if you prefer)

Cost
£49 per person including all materials and access to a YouTube tutorial after the workshop


About the Workshop
The design will be pre-printed for you on blue denim fabric. You will work the various stitches that make up ‘Dorset Feather Stitchery’, including whipped chain stitch, blanket stitch and fly stitch. The workshop will be socially distanced with video demonstration on the big screen.  A link to the video tutorial will be e-mailed to you after the workshop in order for you to be able to complete the embroidery at home.

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