A sampling of basic hand embroidery stitches grace an appliqued felt Persian Pickle (otherwise known as Paisley). The symbolism of the paisley motif is vague though thought to be a stylized Cypress tree, originating from ancient Persia from where it spread to other cultures. As a design, Paisley motifs are usually heavily ornamented. In this class, you will make an appliqued felt or wool Paisley and adorn it with hand embroidery stitches in an improvisational approach. The individual stitches are simple, but collectively, they will create an exotic masterpiece. You will only have time to make one Pickle motif in class but can add more of them to your project for a sampler of stitchery afterwards. Kits will be available. Skill Level: confident beginner and up. Note: This project is all handwork, no sewing machine required.
Please be courteous to others by arriving for class with the correct supplies. Contact me at 503-888-9784 or helene.m.knott@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Materials Fee $15 paid at beginning of class includes:
a base of felt, pieces of felt or wool for the motifs, an embroidery needle, a selection of embroidery thread, and use of the instructor’s marking tools.
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Small craft scissors
Thread snips
A portable work light and/or magnifier (optional): Some of the classrooms don’t have the best lighting, it would be a good idea to have a personal light source like an Ott® or craft light and a project magnifier if needed for detailed work.
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