1 Day Classes

Class 102: Amethyst Light

Teacher: Kate Festo

Technique: Japanese Rozashi embroidery

Design area: approx. 4” in diameter

Proficiency level: All levels (canvas embroidery skills a plus)

Pre-work: None

Kit cost: $86.00 (include luggage tag)

With an amethyst shade of violet, bordered with dark purple borders, then offset with a creamy shade of yellow, colors are used to create a contrasting sense of balance in this piece.  Five traditional Japanese patterns are used to blend these appealing colors into this creatively distinctive piece. This piece is stitched on Japanese silk ro scrim, using a Japanese silk twist embroidery thread and traditional Rozashi techniques. The ro will already be attached to the frame so that after a few opening remarks stitching can began right away. Students will learn the unique methodical handling of these tightly twisted silk threads as they work this ancient technique to create traditional Japanese geometric designs. The stitches and techniques include: five different traditional geometric Japanese patterns, step and straight (“satin”) stitches, and learning opposite vertical pull.

Kit contents:

• Written instructions with illustrations

• Color copy and line drawing of design (schematic, all sections identified

• #24 tapestry needle

• Japanese silk ro scrim, foundation fabric attached to wooden frame

• Japanese twisted silk Rozashi thread (colors: amethyst, yellow, dark purple)

• Lee® brand leather luggage tag

Student provides:

• Fine pointed scissors for cutting threads

• Thimble

• Fine wire needle threader

• Table frame, floor frame, frame clamp or frame weight

• A piece of flexible or pair of pliers for pulling needles through tight spots

• Usual stitching tools

• Battery powered lighting and magnification (ro has a high thread count)

Class 103: Flip Flops

Toni Gerdes and Kathy Rees

Walking the beach on a beautiful sunny day wearing brightly colored flip flops is a favorite memory from any beachy vacation. This class, co-designed and taught by both Kathy Rees and Toni Gerdes, will show you how to make 3-D flip flops on a sandy background with an ocean inspired border. Four different Caron Watercolor threads, plus ThreadworX Pearl Cotton and Kreinik Braid are used to create this colorful fun piece. The thong part of the flip flops is created with a wonderful leather braid to make the 3-D effect on canvas.

Kit contents:

• White 18-count mono canvas

• Instructions and color photo 

• Needles and case

• All threads, beads, and embellishments to complete the project, including leather braid

Student provides:

• Usual stitching tools

• Battery powered lightning and magnification (if needed)

Technique: Canvas

Design area: 6x11

Proficiency level: Intermediate

Pre-work: None

Kit cost: $100.00