Coffee Break: Musings in Fabric and Stitch

This class explores layered fabric and paper collage enlivened with simple embroidery. I’ll teach you how to trace images such as coffee cups (or teacups if you prefer) and backyard birds onto sturdy yet sheer unryu rice paper. That image will be the focal point, fused then stitched over a background of fabric scraps in your favorite color family. All will all be fused down to a 10” x 10” square of muslin and handstitched using a variety of simple embroidery stitches that I’ll teach you or remind you how to do if it has been awhile. I’ll share my techniques for adding words in stitch and ink. I’ll also share my stash of paper ephemera and poems to add a special touch to your fabric musings. Class will conclude with myriad ideas on how to display or frame your finished art.

Prerequisites: None
Kit Cost: $18.00 kit payable to the instructor
Kit Contents: Kit includes 10” x 10” square muslin with misty fuse applied, unryu rice paper, paper and fabric ephemera, embroidery needle, images to trace, embroidery thread to share, markers and pens to share, extra Misty fuse to use as needed, rubber stamp letters and fabric ink pads to share, fabric scraps in many colors to share, rotary cutters and mats to share.
Supplies Students Must Bring: Scissors, gallon zip bag of fabric scraps in a color family you love (I’ll have fabric to share), old lace, hankies or table linens (a nice touch if you have some), embroidery thread (if you have it; I have some to share), and thimble (if you use that when you stitch). Note: If you have a digital tablet, such as an iPad, to search for images you might like to use, bring that, but it is not required—I will have images available to trace.
Homework: None