Blanket Stitch Bonanza Workshop
The Blanket Stitch presents so many creative possibilities. Unequaled deviations await once you discover the shapes and forms this simple but gorgeous little stitch can be coaxed into. April will lead you from what might appear to be a rough start to a dazzling ending with this project.
Setting boundaries can be incredibly helpful when you have so many creative options presented to you, and you will find out why. You will learn several of the variations April has created so you have a solid grasp of how to proceed later on with your other personal projects. With clear instruction and plenty of images to inspire you, you’ll make your own contemporary version of a sampler, suitable for display, and hand stitched without an embroidery hoop. This workshop consists of 6 hours of instruction.
You will learn:
- Blanket Stitch basics
- Tips for great hand stitching without an embroidery hoop
- Lots of stitch variations and tips for stitching success
- A Student Supply List
- Student Handouts, including pages with shapes to use for templates, and composition examples
- Slideshow Images in a PDF format to download and save
I. Introduction to Instructor's Background and Project Design Considerations
II. Options for Design Decisions and Marking Techniques
III. Blanket Stitch Basics and Variations, Practice
IV. Stitching Your Sampler
V. Adding Details
VI. Evaluating Your Work
VII. Finishing and Conclusion