Upcoming Retreats

Portland, OR March 2025 - March 17-24, 2025

Harrisburg, PA July 2025 - July 7-13, 2025

Italy 1 - Lisa Bebi - Sept 12-Sept 20

Italy 2 - Lisa Bebi - Sept 21-Sept 28

Italy - Clarissa Callessen - Sept 28-Oct 8, 2024

Portland, OR March 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN

Sew Happy Pincushion

Maude May
9:00 - 4:30
Thur March 20

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$ 185  

What to do with all those pesky pins and needles floating around? You most definitely need to make a jazzy pincushion. These cheerful barrel pincushions are made using various colors of wool felt and Renaissance© Ribbons (designed in collaboration with artists such as Tula Pink, Kaffe Fassett and Sue Spargo). Select your materials from
my LARGE assortment of ribbons, die-cut wool felt and buttons. Creating your own pincushion is guaranteed to make sewing more fun!
In this class you’ll learn the following:
• how to select materials highlighting various color combinations
• embroidery stitches, including running stitch, French knots, stem and satin stitches, blanket stitch
• embroidery and embellishment techniques
• how to assemble, stuff and finish your pincushion 
Students will receive supplies to make 2 pincushions.

Materials Fee $20 paid at beginning of class includes:

all die-cut wool felt pieces for pincushions, Renaissance© Designer Ribbons, embroidery floss, needles, buttons for
embellishment , cotton & poly stuffing, straight pins, detailed instructions, chocolate & more

Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

avorite buttons, thimble (if you use one), fabric scissors, 18” ruler, cutting matt


Click here for a printable page

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For your convenience, you may pre-order your materials for classes! Your materials will be waiting for you at the retreat. And you can always purchase additional materials at the retreat.

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Runaway Art and Craft Studio is our onsite store and sponsor for Portland, OR Retreats.
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