Beginning Jacobean Embroidery

Beginning Jacobean Embroidery Beginning Jacobean Embroidery

In this class we will examine the basics of Jacobean Embroidery. We will look at period examples, discuss materials used and modern equivalents, learn the two most used types of stitches, and learn how to set up your embroidery for stitching. There will be a demonstration of materials used, example pieces, and a demonstration of how to do the stitches.

Black work for Beginners

Black work for Beginners Black work for Beginners

Blackwork embroidery is an elegant and beautiful combination of floral and geometric patterns, used primarily in Spain and then England in the 16th century. Blackwork embroidery was used on smocks, coifs, sleeves, ruffs and more.

We will cover both freehand and counted stitch Blackwork, with a focus on the latter. In period, the patterns ranged from the simple to the complex, some reversible, and some not, but the same, simple, easy-to-learn stitch was used for all counted stitch Blackwork.

You will need:

An embroidery hoop
White Aida cloth
embroidery thread (doesn’t need to be black, but should be a bold colour)
A cross stitch needle
Scissors

Canvas Work Embroidery

Canvas Work Embroidery Canvas Work Embroidery

In this class we will examine Canvas Work Embroidery, the type of stitching made famous by Mary, Queen of Scots. We will look at period examples, discuss materials used and modern equivalents, types of stitches, how to set up your embroidery for stitching, and period uses of canvas work
pieces. There will be a demonstration of materials used, example pieces, and a demonstration of how to do the stitches.

Making Temari!

Making Temari! Making Temari!

Have you ever seen a temari ball and wonder how it's made? We'll go through how to start one, some designs, and really cool pictures. If you just want to watch, great, but if you'd like to follow along and create your own, awesome! Please watch the short Material Prep video at to see what you'll need and how to make the temari base.

The Bayeux Tapestry Stitch

Bayeux Tapestry Stitch The Bayeux Tapestry Stitch

The Bayeux Tapestry (not a tapestry) is one of the largest and most famous works of period embroidery in the world. It makes use of a form of laidwork embroidery which is named after the Bayeux Tapestry (not a tapestry).

In this class, we’ll briefly go over the history and narrative of the Bayeux Tapestry (not a tapestry) and learn this easy stitch, useful for quickly filling in large areas of figures, animals, plants and patterns.

We’ll also learn why the Bayeux Tapestry is not a tapestry.

Students will need:

I sq meter of an even, loose weave fabric (preferably white or unbleached linen)
An embroidery hoop
A crewel or tapestry embroidery needle
Scissors
Crewel wool - I recommend ordering it immediately from the Embroidery Marketplace. They ship quite quickly, and have good prices and selection.

https://embroiderymarketplace.ca/collections/appleton-yarns

I also recommend you obtain a package of Frixion pens.

https://www.staples.ca/products/797437-en-pilot-frixion-ball-erasable-gel-pens-07mm-assorted-6pack

The Embroidered Bead: Brief history and techniques in Bead Embroidery

Embroidered Bead: Brief history and techniques The Embroidered Bead: Brief history and techniques in Bead Embroidery

This class teaches the history of bead embroidery and provides the students with both period stitches and uses of beads in embroidery.