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Whitework Workshop
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At the time of booking choose to work either the Fairy (Schwalm pulled & drawn thread work - top picture) or the Climbing Hydrangea (bottom picture - Mountmellick). Schwalm embroidery originates in Germany in a region along the Schwalm River. It is characterised by a coral knot stitch and chain stitch outline. The shapes are then filled in using pulled and/or drawn thread work stitches. Mountmellick 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. Whichever embroidery you choose to do on the day, please practise coral knot stitch beforehand! You'll have the respective video tutorial to refer to after the workshop as usual, as there will not be time during the day to cover absolutely everything! The Schwalm Fairy is worked in a 10" embroidery hoop and the Mountmellick in an 8" hoop.
Suitability - Intermediate Plus
No experience of whitework is needed, just some embroidery experience. You should be able to work coral knot stitch without instruction.
Date(s)
Saturday 7th September 2024 (one place now available to work the Mountmellick)
As an alternative to the workshop, the Schwalm Fairy kit with YouTube tutorial is available to purchase at here
The Mountmellick kit is available to purchase 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-made biscuits mid-morning and cake mid-afternoon.
What you need to bring
packed lunch
8" or 10" embroidery hoop (dependent on design chosen), both rings of which should be bound with white cotton tape or bias binding. 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
£59 per person including all materials and access to the relevant YouTube tutorial after the workshop.
About the Workshop
For the Mountmellick, the design is pre-printed onto the fabric for you. For the Schwalm Fairy, you will be shown the tissue paper method of transferring the design. For both techniques, we will start outlining with coral knot stitch. Please note that there will not be time to practise or complete ALL the stitches and techniques required during the day. A link to the relevant video tutorial will be e-mailed to you after the workshop in order for you to be able to complete the embroidery at home.
Suitability - Intermediate Plus
No experience of whitework is needed, just some embroidery experience. You should be able to work coral knot stitch without instruction.
Date(s)
Saturday 7th September 2024 (one place now available to work the Mountmellick)
As an alternative to the workshop, the Schwalm Fairy kit with YouTube tutorial is available to purchase at here
The Mountmellick kit is available to purchase 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-made biscuits mid-morning and cake mid-afternoon.
What you need to bring
packed lunch
8" or 10" embroidery hoop (dependent on design chosen), both rings of which should be bound with white cotton tape or bias binding. 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
£59 per person including all materials and access to the relevant YouTube tutorial after the workshop.
About the Workshop
For the Mountmellick, the design is pre-printed onto the fabric for you. For the Schwalm Fairy, you will be shown the tissue paper method of transferring the design. For both techniques, we will start outlining with coral knot stitch. Please note that there will not be time to practise or complete ALL the stitches and techniques required during the day. A link to the relevant video tutorial will be e-mailed to you after the workshop in order for you to be able to complete the embroidery at home.