Get Started With Embroidery with Jean Ogilvie (November 8th)

$59.00

2–5pm on Saturday, November 8th at Maydel Chicago (please note our new address!)

Includes the following supplies:

  • 2 skeins of DMC cotton floss
  • 1 piece of quilting cotton (14 in./ 35.6cm square)
  • 1 size crewel or chenille needle (choose high-polish or hypoallergenic)
  • FSC-certified beechwood embroidery hoop
  • Optional: printed Community/Comunidad embroidery pattern on dissolvable stabilizer

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Description

Build your embroidery skills within a supportive craft community!

This beginner class teaches the basics for those new to embroidery or looking to improve their fundamentals. Students are welcome to use the provided pattern or to draw their own design using a few simple lines and fill shapes.

In addition to threading needles, tying knots, stretching fabric in a hoop, and starting/finishing stitches, we will work our way through the following techniques:

  • Straight stitch
  • Back stitch
  • Stem stitch
  • Satin stitch

No prior experience needed. Pattern will be available in English and Spanish.

About your instructor:

Jean Ogilvie is the designer and artist behind Sew Choice. The common thread across Jean’s creative practice is hand embroidery, whether she’s working with a traditional fabric surface or alternative material like paper or cardboard. Pieces reflect her fascination for language, letters, and type – and love of color, texture, and pattern. You can learn more about Jean and her work on Instagram @sewchoice.

 

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