Hand Stitching (Fall 2017) Part 2

Susan S: A line can be...feathery!

This is the second of two blog posts about my Fall Hand Stitching class. To see the first post...go here. The class focused on using a selection of hand stitches in unique ways...learning to stretch! Themes covered included: line, pattern and rhythm, texture and layers. First time students worked in a limited palette. Students painted and printed their own fabrics to use in class.

Susan S.: Line Challenge

Susan S.: Layers Challenge

Susan S.: Surface Darning sampler

Susan S.: Line Sampler

Susan S.: Line Sampler with beads.

Susan S.: Layers and Textures

Susan S.: Layers and Lines.

Susan S.: Layers and Textures.

Susan S.: Pattern Challenge

Susan S.: Pattern Challenge

Susan S.: Combining it all!

I also had two continuing students who took the class as an independent study. Jan B. referenced photos from a summer trip with family to Yellowstone and the Tetons. Susan G. continued work on her Healing Cloths that are "portraits" of family members.

Jan B.

Jan B.

Jan B.

Jan B.: Buffalo made for handmade paper.

Jan B.

Jan B.

Jan B.

Susan G.: Healing cloth

Susan G.: Healing cloth

Seeing results like these reminds me of why I love to teach!!

I'm teaching a fast track version of this class this weekend called Jumpstart in Hand Stitching. Leave a comment if you'd like more information!

Hand Stitching (Fall 2017) Part 1

Judith K.-P.: Textures Challenge

New Year's resolution...get back to posting more frequently! Somehow December slipped away...due to lots of creative activity on my part (and multiple craft, home and trunk shows!).

I want to share here (and in tomorrow's blog post) some of the work created in the Fall 2017 Hand Stitching class. This multi-session class focused on a selection of basic stitches. Students worked on journal prompts, stitch samplers and stitching challenges focusing on weekly themes: line, pattern and rhythm, texture, layers and the construction of a book or hanging. I also had two returning students who used the class as an independent study. Such a rich treasure trove of work!

Linda H. : Line Sampler

Linda H: Looped Stitch Sampler

Linda H.: Layers Sampler

Barbara C: Line Sampler

Barbara C: Line Sampler detail

Barbara C.: Layers challenge

Barbara C.: Wall hanging final project

Barbara C. Wall hanging detail

Barbara C.: Wall hanging detail

Judith K.-P.: Line Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Texture Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Pattern/Rhythm Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Texture Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Layers Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Layers Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Layers Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Working on final project

I will be teaching a fast-track version of this class as a workshop this coming weekend. It's called Jumpstart in Hand Stitching. There are still spaces available. Leave a message if you'd like more information.