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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 13th March 2021 (2 places remaining)
Saturday 24th April 2021 (fully booked)
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 30 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
All materials and equipment will be 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.
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 13th March 2021 (2 places remaining)
Saturday 24th April 2021 (fully booked)
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 30 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
All materials and equipment will be 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.
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.
