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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, Portuguese knotted stem and Mountmellick stitch. It is worked on cotton sateen fabric measuring approximately 10" x 10" in an 8" embroidery hoop (not included). As an alternative to the workshop, a kit with online tutorial is available to purchase now - click here
Suitability - Advanced
You should be able to work coral knot stitch, chain stitch, stem stitch and French knots without instruction. It is not necessary to have experience of Mountmellick embroidery. This work is not suitable for beginners.
Dates
You may attend any 2025 workshop to begin this project.
Cost
£59 per person including all materials and access to a YouTube tutorial after the workshop.
Currently £35 for any subsequent workshop to work the same project (with tutoring but no materials provided).
Times
10.00 am. to 4.00 pm. with 45 minutes for lunch
Arrival:- from 9.30 am.
Please note that you may start stitching from 9.30 am. if you wish.
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
A packed lunch.
8" embroidery hoop, both rings of which should be bound with white cotton tape or bias binding. A seat frame is recommended, however you may borrow a standard 8" hoop for the day if requested in advance.
(Everything else is provided, including needles & embroidery scissors. However you are welcome to bring your own sewing kit if you prefer).
About the Workshop
The workshop is limited to 12 persons, who may be working on different projects. The design will be pre-printed onto the cotton fabric for you. After working some coral knot stitch, you will learn how to work various typical stitches of this type of embroidery, such as Mountmellick stitch and padded satin stitch. 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 or return to attend another workshop at a reduced price.
Suitability - Advanced
You should be able to work coral knot stitch, chain stitch, stem stitch and French knots without instruction. It is not necessary to have experience of Mountmellick embroidery. This work is not suitable for beginners.
Dates
You may attend any 2025 workshop to begin this project.
Cost
£59 per person including all materials and access to a YouTube tutorial after the workshop.
Currently £35 for any subsequent workshop to work the same project (with tutoring but no materials provided).
Times
10.00 am. to 4.00 pm. with 45 minutes for lunch
Arrival:- from 9.30 am.
Please note that you may start stitching from 9.30 am. if you wish.
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
A packed lunch.
8" embroidery hoop, both rings of which should be bound with white cotton tape or bias binding. A seat frame is recommended, however you may borrow a standard 8" hoop for the day if requested in advance.
(Everything else is provided, including needles & embroidery scissors. However you are welcome to bring your own sewing kit if you prefer).
About the Workshop
The workshop is limited to 12 persons, who may be working on different projects. The design will be pre-printed onto the cotton fabric for you. After working some coral knot stitch, you will learn how to work various typical stitches of this type of embroidery, such as Mountmellick stitch and padded satin stitch. 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 or return to attend another workshop at a reduced price.
Copyright © Threads 2020