Mini Classes
Tuesday June 6th
Mini Class: M1 Eye of the Peacock
Teacher: Karen Heller
Time: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
In this class we will create a scissor case and a scissor fob using a technique called “Eye of the Peacock”. Students will use 10 different colors of DMC #3 Perle Cotton to weave the pattern on a marked canvas. The color pallet for each kit will vary and the color order will be determined by the student.
Kit Contents:
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Instructions
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Scissors
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14-count interlock canvas
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Threads
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Thread organizer
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Needles
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Scissor case backing
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Twisted cord
Student Provides:
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Usual stitching supplies
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Battery-powered Lighting & Magnification, if needed
Design Area: Scissor Case and Scissor Fob
Proficiency Level: Basic
Pre-Work: None
Class Fee: $40 (includes kit cost $15)
Mini Class M2: Trains, Trains & More Trains
(Beading for Your Stitching Tool Kit)
Teacher: Leticia Nickel Jaroski
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Complete your Sugar Land Express stitching with Trains, Trains & More Trains fobs for a variety of your tools while learning bead stringing. You will complete 2 to 4 of the 6 fobs in class depending on time.
Kit Contents:
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Instructions and supplies necessary to complete six fobs (train charms, beads, stringing wire, needles, lobster claws, split rings)
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Tools -- needle threader, Uncle Bill’s tweezers, ruler, trolley needle. counting needle
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Beading mat
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Plastic box
Student Provides:
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Usual stitching supplies
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Crimpers (optional)
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Battery-powered Lighting & Magnification, if needed
Technique: Bead Stringing
Design Area: 5” in length (6 fobs)
Proficiency Level: Basic
Pre-Work: None
Class Fee: $75 (includes kit cost $50)
Mini Class M4: The Best Little Fob in Texas!
Teacher: Bobbi D. Norris
Class A Time: 3:00 PM-4:30 PM - FULL
Class B Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Take a little bit of Texas home with you when you make The Best Little Fob in Texas! This is a quick bead fun little fob, which holds a bit of Texas. This project is done in flat peyote and uses zipping and ladder stitch techniques along with some bead stringing for embellishing.
Kit Contents:
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Miyuki Delica beads
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Embellishments
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Thread
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Needle
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Pattern/chart and instructions.
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Everything you need to complete this project.
Student Provides:
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Usual beading supplies, including a bead mat
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Lighting & Magnification, if needed
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Bring is a smiling face and scissors!
Technique: Peyote Beading
Design Area: Approximately 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” per side
Proficiency Level: All Levels
Pre-Work: None
Class Fee: $50 (includes kit cost $25)
Mini Class M6: Where Flowers Bloom Brooch or Needle Minder
Teacher: Mary Alice Sinton
Double Session
Time 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Where Flowers Bloom brooch is done in Japanese bead embroidery method and is an entry level piece. Bead Embroidery in the Japanese method incorporates silk embroidery techniques translated with beads. There are two different color ways available in either Fuchsia or Purple. The beads used are a wide variety of Tri-cut and glass seed beads along with multiple sizes to create a variety of texture. The technique of using a Beading Koma to couch down lines of beads in order to create smooth curves is explored in this piece. A Raised Bead Embroidery technique gives the flowers a 3-D effect. The foundation fabric is a floral 100% cotton fabric called Flower Child - Fab Floral Circles by Lewis & Irene and stitched using stretcher bars.
(BROOCH design © Mary Alice Sinton)
Technique: Japanese Bead Embroidery
Design Area: 1-1/2” circle
Proficiency Level: Basic
Pre-Work: None
Class Fee: $90 (includes kit cost $40)
Kit Contents:
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Beads
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Cotton fabric (printed)
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A pair of Earth Magnets
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Ultra Suede Backing and Interfacing
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Gutermann Sewing Threads: Pink, Lavender and Bone
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Stretcher Bars 5” x 5” & Tacks
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Design Paper & Pattern
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Japanese Needles (M2 & M3) with Ultra Fine Needle Threader
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Color Image Reference
Note: A Beading Koma will be on loan during class or can be pre-purchased for $25.
Student Provides:
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Clamp or Frame Weight
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Silk Pins
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Tulip Beading Awl or Tekobari (optional)
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Scissors: Paper and Embroidery
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Battery-powered Lighting & Magnification, if needed
