Embroidered Applique Workshop for Beginners

This is an embroidery class for beginners. During this relaxed, fun and chatty workshop you will learn the following:

• Setting up your embroidery hoop, threading your needle and preparing your threads
• Raw edge applique - attaching fabric to your background
• Running Stitch
• Satin Stitch
• Back Stitch
• Chain Stitch
• Wrapped stitch
• French Knots
• Demonstration of finishing off the hoop when your project is completed and discussion of different methods of displaying your work
  

You will take away with you your hoop, your piece of work and two needles, along with some spare thread and fabric scraps so that you can finish your…

Have a think of any designs you are interested in before the workshop. There will be examples available on the day but Pinterest is a great source of inspiration in the meantime. Abstract geometric designs are fun, as are letters (i.e. your initial/s appliqued with embroidery in or…