 September & October
Hardanger Mat
Hardanger embroidery or "Hardangersøm" is a form of embroidery traditionally worked with white thread on white even-weave cloth, using counted thread and Drawn thread work techniques. It is sometimes called Whitework embroidery.
This project incorporates subtle shading by using three familiar shades of DMC perle in sizes 8 and 12; 644, 822 and ecru. Ivory colored 28 count Lugana is the ground being use. You will have a choice of using white or ecru for the weaving and dove eye details. The primary stitch used in Hardanger is satin for both decorative details and klosters. In addition, this project will use cable, eyelet, needleweaving and dove eyes. The cost of the kit is $15 and will include all necessary supplies to complete it. Please sign up by July 1st.
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Correspondence Course
 Angelina: Italian Drawn Thread (Teacher: Barbara Kershaw)
In an introduction to Italian Drawn Thread Embroidery, you will make a fingertip towel that will look lovely in your powder room, or have the option of doing the borders at both ends for a placemat for your table. The model uses 32ct Belfast linen, but you may choose to use 28ct Cashel linen or 36 ct Endinburgh linen for finer linen. If you choose different linen, the measurements stay the same, but some of the calculations and counts will be different, and require compensation. This course will teach you not to be afraid to cut threads and one of the many ways to deal with threads once they are cut and withdrawn. Included are many traditional elements: Italian four-sided stitch, Peahol hemstitch, Rodi stitch, Needleweaving, Palestrina knots and Bullion Knots as well as the Punto Pincipessa or Princess stitch. The hem has mitered corners, antique hemstitch and lacy edge.
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January & March