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Mountmellick Whitework
'Climbing Hydrangea'
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Developed in the town of Mountmellick in Ireland in the 19th century, this type of whitework is characterised by plants and flora and is typically worked on cotton sateen fabric with matt white cotton of differing thicknesses. . This particular design by Cathy measures approximately 7.5" x 5" and is of a climbing hydrangea, using typical stitches such as padded satin, coral knot and Mountmellick stitch.
Suitability - Intermediate
Suitable for those with some experience of stitching. As a guide, it is helpful if you are already familiar with stem stitch and French knots. You don't need any experience of Mountmellick embroidery.
Date(s)
Saturday 18th September 2021 (fully booked)
Thursday 23rd September 2021 (fully booked)
Thursday 31st March 2022 (fully booked)
This workshop will be run again on a Saturday in 2022. Please contact us to register your interest.
As an alternative to the workshop, a kit with online tutorial is available to purchase now - click here
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
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Refreshments
Tea & coffee is provided throughout the day, with home baking.
Please bring your own packed lunch.
What you need to bring
Please note special arrangements in place during the Covid-19 Pandemic by clicking here. You should bring your own 8" embroidery hoop and sewing kit.
Under normal circumstances, all materials and equipment are provided. but you may wish to bring your own 8" embroidery hoop if you have one. A seat frame is best, but not essential. Alternatively, you may borrow a standard hoop for the day.
Cost
£45 per person including all materials (£49 from 2022)
About the Workshop
The design will be pre-printed onto the cotton fabric for you. You will learn how to work various typical stitches of this type of embroidery, such as Mountmellick stitch, coral knot and padded satin stitch.
Suitability - Intermediate
Suitable for those with some experience of stitching. As a guide, it is helpful if you are already familiar with stem stitch and French knots. You don't need any experience of Mountmellick embroidery.
Date(s)
Saturday 18th September 2021 (fully booked)
Thursday 23rd September 2021 (fully booked)
Thursday 31st March 2022 (fully booked)
This workshop will be run again on a Saturday in 2022. Please contact us to register your interest.
As an alternative to the workshop, a kit with online tutorial is available to purchase now - click here
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 baking.
Please bring your own packed lunch.
What you need to bring
Please note special arrangements in place during the Covid-19 Pandemic by clicking here. You should bring your own 8" embroidery hoop and sewing kit.
Under normal circumstances, all materials and equipment are provided. but you may wish to bring your own 8" embroidery hoop if you have one. A seat frame is best, but not essential. Alternatively, you may borrow a standard hoop for the day.
Cost
£45 per person including all materials (£49 from 2022)
About the Workshop
The design will be pre-printed onto the cotton fabric for you. You will learn how to work various typical stitches of this type of embroidery, such as Mountmellick stitch, coral knot and padded satin stitch.
Copyright © Threads 2020
