Pattern and color found in polished stone is our jumping-off point to explore a new way to needlepoint. Using thread as our paint, we will master some basic stitches, learn to mix colors in the needle, and design a one-of-a- kind stitched gem. Your needlepoint can be framed, finished and mounted, attached to a handmade book cover, or used to decorate a bag.
Play outside the box and break the rules with color and stitch!
Two options for kits will be available at the beginning of class.
Kit 1–$30, Stone Inspiration includes:
• Small polished stone for inspiration
• Canvas to complete 5” x 5” project
• Selection of threads
• Stitch diagrams
• Practice canvas
• Needles
Kit 2–$15, Bring Your Own Inspiration includes:
• Canvas to complete 5” x 5” project
• Selection of threads
• Stitch diagrams
• Practice canvas
• Needles
Bring your own source of inspiration in an object or photo. Natural or manmade, it doesn’t matter.
I think we all have a little bit of ‘misfit’ inside of us. It is what makes each of us uniquely ‘us’. I say we embrace it! Besides, perfection is highly over-rated.
Deb Prewitt will help you design your own unique Misfit Pal. These dolls are quirky, silly and so much fun to make. Each one is a unique creation with its own personality and style. You will fall in love with each one of these Misfits and love them to pieces. While these are great for gifts, you may just want to keep them for yourself because they are so adorable.
In this class we will design our dolls from top to bottom and you will learn some basic doll construction, but with a twist. We will personalize them with added embellishments and stitching. Most of you will be able to finish at least one doll in class.
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:
Sewing machine in good working order (please bring all the various parts with you)
Basic sewing tools – Scissors, straight pins, thimble, thread for your machine, bobbins, etc.
Small selection of assorted fabrics – small prints, whimsical, themed, etc. (a great way to use of some small pieces, you don’t need anything larger than a fat quarter)
Black embroidery floss and needles
A few small embellishments/charms/buttons/trims, etc (Deb will have some ribbon and embellishment packs available for purchase)
Stuffing and stuffing tools
Turning tools if you have them
Stabilizer-tear away or similar
$5 materials fee includes:
Assorted fabrics, trims, embellishments to supplement the ones you bring
Fabric for arms/appendages and filler for them
Use of markers for faces
Coffee for staining
Fabric for faces
