Past 'Learn a Stitch' | ||
02-03 (yr 1); 03-04 (yr 2); 04-05 (yr 3); 05-06 (yr 4); 06-07 (yr 5); 07-08 (yr 6); 11-12; 12-13; 14-15; 15-16; 16-17; 17-18; 18-19; 19-20; 20-21; 22-23; |
2002-03 (year 1)Embroidery Basics:
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2003-04(year 2)Canvas Sampler
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2004-05 (year 3)Counted Thread Sampler(Guild designed)
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2005-06 (year 4)Raised Embroidery:Flora, Fauna and Flying Things |
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2006-07 (year 5)Finishing techniques, edgings and insertions:
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2007-08 (year 6)Surface embroidery sampler using variations of basic stitches |
Date |
Learn a Stitch |
Embroidery 101 |
Lesson 1 (Oct 03): | Hoops, Frames, and Stands | |
Lesson 2 (Oct 17): | Alternating Double Backstitch | |
Lesson 3 (Nov 07): | Cross Stitch & Variations | Needles, Laying Tools, Threaders and Scissors |
Lesson 4 (Nov 21): | Feather Stitch & Variations | |
Lesson 5 (Dec 05): | Chain Stitch & Variations | Fabrics |
Lesson 6 (Jan 09): | Rhodes Stitch | Threads |
Lesson 7 (Jan 23): | Wheat Stitch and Variations | |
Lesson 8 (Feb 06): | Pekinese Stitch | |
Lesson 9 (Feb 20): | Norwich Stitch | |
Lesson 10 (Mar 05): | Lace Stitch | Finishing |
Lesson 11 (Mar 19): | Fleur-de-Lis Crescent | |
Lesson 12 (Apr 2): | Bargello | Hints and Tips |
Lesson 13 (Apr 16): | Sprat's Head and Variation | |
Lesson 14 (May 7): | Hardanger Motifs | |
Lesson 15 (May 14): | Sashiko |
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Learn a Stitch Programme for 2012-13:
This year we will be doing pulled thread white work. Beth Abbott has designed a lovely branch of maple leaves. The completed project also has three drawn thread borders. By the end of this learn-a-stitch programme, we will all be more proficient at pulled thread and drawn thread work. Eventually, there will be a two page picture of the maple leaves posted here that you can print and tape together.
Supply list was provided. (After meetings, click in table below for handouts.)
Linda Burke will be giving 4 lessons on "Embroidery for Beginners", if needed, beginning Oct 15.
Date Learn a StitchOct 1 Organizational meeting (Mary Lou W)
Buttonhole stitchOct 15 Four sided and three sided stitch (Elizabeth V) Nov 5 Algerian Filling Stitch (Barb J) and Marburg or Mosquito Filling Stitch (Theresa L) Nov 19 Workshop all day - no Learn a Stitch Dec 3 Ringed Backstitch (Ann M) 2013 Jan 7 Wave stitch, double wave stitch (Sally F) Jan 21 Open trellis (Jocelyne E) Feb 4 Punch stitch (Donna H) Feb 18 Wrapping stitches (Jocelyn E) Mar 4 Double Back Filling Stitches (Donna H) Mar 18 Preparation for drawn thread work, hemstitch and cutting/drawing threads Apr 8 Simple drawn thread borders May 6 Herringbone border (Barb J) June 3 Schwalm Embroidery (Ann M) June 17 Finishing Learn a Stitch Programme for 2014-15: Blackwork Project
Date Learn a StitchPattern Summaries: Part 1 (#1-19 and Borders 1-4); Part 2 (motifs ) Sept 8 Introduction to the blackwork project (Mary Lou W and Ros H) Sept 15 Patterns 1 and 2 (Ros H) Oct 6 Patterns 3 and 4 (Anjali S) Oct 20 Patterns 5, 6, and 7 (Donna H) Nov 3 Patterns 8 (Irene H) Nov 17 Patterns 9, 10, 11 (Theresa L) Dec 1 Pattern 12 (Theresa L) 2015 (Note that patterns below are not in order)Jan 5 Patterns 13 and 14 (Lorna R) Jan 19 Pattern 16, 17, 18, 19 (Anjali S) Feb 2 Meeting cancelled due to weather Feb 16 Motif Patterns 4 and 5 (Theresa L) Mar 2 Border Patterns 1 and 2; 3 and 4 (Ros H) Mar 16 Motif Patterns 1, 2, 3 (Barb J) Apr 6 Pattern 15 (Ann M) sample pieces Apr 20 Workshop - no Learn-a-stitch lesson May 4 Motif Patterns 6 and 7 (Mickie B) May 18 Victoria Day - No Meeting June 1 Motif Patterns 8 and 9 ( ) Learn a Stitch Programme for 2015-16: Fantasy Garden
Date Learn a Stitch Sept 14 Introduction to Fantasy Garden: Techniques and Variety of Stitches Sept 21 Trees (Pat C)Oct 5 Black-eyed Susan (Irene H) Oct 19Bullion Knots (Diane D) Recommended web sites:
Nov 2 ***All Guild workshop with Caroline Mitchell *** Nov 16 Spiderweb and spider (Ros H)Nov 30 / Dec 7 Padded Mushroom Part 1 & 2 (Sally F) (handout for both parts) 2016Jan 4 / Jan 18 Stumpwork - Pansy Part 1 & 2 (Lorna R) Pics: Pansy; All Steps ; Step 1 of 5; Steps 2 & 3 of 5; Step 4 of 5; Step 5 of 5 Feb 1 / 15 Dragonfly (Mickie B) ; Pattern for smaller wings than handout Mar 7 Turkey work - Ghiordes Knot - Single Knot Tufting (Eileen H) Video Mar 21 Silk Ribbon (Sally H) April 4 Crewel work - Greenery: Leaves, Vines, Ferns, etc (Donna H) April 18 ---- all day workshop with Carol Arsenault May 2 Foxglove (Anjali S) May 16 Sunflowers (Bethany G) June 6 Hollyhocks (Elizabeth V) June 20 AGM, Town Hall Meeting, Stash Sale (Dorothy F guest speaker) Learn a Stitch Programme for 2016-17: Canvas Work
Date Learn a Stitch Sept 12 General introduction to Canvas Work with Debbie; will use EAC magazine Summer 2016 vol 44, Num 4, page 33 for most of stitches this year, supplemented with stitches from other sources. Sept 19With Debbie:
- Discussion of thread (Perle DMC #5) equivalent to 4 strands of floss
- Chart of variegated DMC threads with corresponging solid color numbers
- Starting & stopping; tent stitch
With Bethany: Colour - handout
With Irene: Charting her canvas - stitch over 6 threads, and under 6 threads
Oct 3 Blocks #7, the Zig-zag Satin Stitch, and #4, the Cross Stitch, with Kristeen Oct 17 ***All Guild workshop with Carolyn Barnett*** Nov 7 Nov 21 Cancelled due to weatherDec 5 Block #10, Tied Oblong Cross with Irene. Irene's method vs magazine is shown here. Dec 12 Town Hall Meeting, luncheon, talk - No Learn a Stitch - CANCELLED due to weather 2017Jan 16 Ray Stitch or Shell Stitch with Lorna - to see stitch, visit http://needlepointteacher.com/stitches/q-r/ray/ Jan 30 Block #11, Milanese Stitch with Ros taken from EAC magazine Summer 2016 vol 44, Num 4, page 38 Feb 6 Block#3, Fern Stitch Variation with Diane taken from EAC magazine Summer 2016 vol 44, Num 4, page 36. Sample Fern Stitch. Plus the eyelet stitch was taught. Two suggestions for eyelet stitch: count 1 to centre, then 2, 3, 4, 5 etc; OR count 1 to centre, then 3, 5, 7, 9 etc Feb 20 Block #5, Rhodes Squares with Jane taken from EAC magazine Summer 2016 vol 44, Num 4, page 36 Mar 6 Block #1 Smyrna Crosses over 3 threads, and #13 Smyrna Crosses over 2 threads & 4 threads with Debbie taken from EAC magazine Summer 2016 vol 44, Num 4, pages 34 and 38. Plus the Plaited Smyrna Cross. Handout. Sample stitches. Mar 20 Block #14, Norwich Stitch with Anjali taken from EAC magazine Summer 2016 vol 44, Num 4, page 39 April 3 *** Guild workshop (stitching on felted piece) with Beth Abbott*** April 17 Scotch Stitch with Mary Lou. Block #6 is Reversed Scotch Stitch taken from EAC magazine Summer 2016 vol 44, Num 4, page 36. Also there is a Handout showing the basic Scotch Stitch along with several variations. May 1 Pinwheel Stitch with Donna. May 15 Overlapping Cross Stitch with Gabrielle. Here is a sample. June 5,19 No Learn a Stitch Learn a Stitch Programme for 2017-18: Drawn Thread Embroidery
Learn a Stitch Programme for 2017-18: Drawn Thread Embroidery
Date Learn a Stitch Sept 11Intro to Drawn Thread by Theresa Sept 18Hem Stitch by Theresa Oct 2 Variations on Hem Stitch by Debbie Oct 16Herringbone Stitch Tutorial by Fran Nov 6- Nov 20Removing Threads & Reweaving Tutorial by Fran Dec 4 Christmas Luncheon Dec 18 Edges and corners by Donna; Drawn Threads from 2012-13 season Part 1 and Part 2 Jan 15, 2018 Simple Spider Corners by Donna (Note: see also page 2 of Dec 18 handout for dove'e eye & 8-leg spider) Jan 22 Cancelled due to weather Feb 5 Leaving some horizontals and adding stitch detail by Diane Feb 19 Between the bands by Theresa Mar 5 Simple Interlacing & Knotting by Ros Mar 19
Modified Coral Knots by Leona Sample & Sample Detail Apr 2 Needle Weaving by Theresa Sampler Apr 16 ***** All Day Workshop May 7 ***** No Learn-a-Stitch - Card Making June 4 Fancy Interlacing June 18 Town Hall Meeting - Potluck Lunch - Special Afternoon Program Learn a Stitch Programme for 2018-19: Crewel Embroidery
Date Learn a Stitch Sept 10
- Intro to Crewel Work; Project booklets; Discussion of materials by Diane & Ros
- Appleton's crewel wool colours: http://www.appletons.org.uk/colours
- Comparing crewel wool: https://www.needlenthread.com/2010/01/comparison-of-wool-threads-for-crewel.html
NOTE: All instructions are in the EAC Beginner Crewel Embroidery booklet provided at meetings
Sept 17Transfer pattern to fabric; Stem, outline, split stitches and extra stitches by Diane
Oct 1 Buttonhole stitches – regular, wheel, and up & down and extra stitches by Ros
Oct 15Chain – regular, whipped up and fishbone and extra stitches by Donna
Nov 5Long & short and French Knots by Elizabeth
Nov 19Satin stitch and extra stitches by Theresa
Dec 3 Fly stitch and extra stitches by Anjali Dec 17 Christmas Party - Town Hall Meeting - Pot Luck Lunch Jan 7 Whipped spider stitch - Ros
Jan 21 Woven spider stitch - Ros Feb 4 Battlement couching - Ros Feb 18 Bullion knots - Diane Mar 4 Burden stitch - Theresa Mar 18 Palestrina Knot Stitch - Lorna Apr 1 Extra Stitches - detached buttonhole stitch - Diane - https://stitchfloral.blogspot.com/ Apr 15 "Tiny Treasures" - Ros May 6 Finishing your Crewel Work - Lorna - cancelled;
SAQA Quilts with Bethany Garner
June 3 Workshop with Mary Lou Wilson June 17 Pot Luck Luncheon - speaker TBA TOP
Learn a Stitch Programme for 2019-20: Flowers, stitched using a variety of techniques
Date Learn a Stitch Sept 9Applique pansy by Ros Sept 16Assisi Rose by Beth M Oct 7 Assisi Rose by Beth M Oct 21Bullion knot flowers: Lavender & sunflower by Diane Nov 4Shadow Work by Elizabeth Nov 18Blackwork by Beth M Dec 2 Blackwork by Beth M Dec 9 Christmas Party - Town Hall Meeting - Pot Luck Lunch and some surprises
Guest Speaker: Linda Hetherington - Her career of painting, quilting, embroidery and run hookingJan 6 Carnation Stitch by Kim Jan 20 Stumpwork by Lorna Feb 3 Stumpwork by Lorna Feb 17 Mountmellick by Eileen Mar 2 Mountmellick by Eileen ******** REMAINING MEETINGS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 Mar 16 Silk Ribbon by Sally Apr 6 One day Needlefelting workshop with Wendo "Grumpy Old Tree" Apr 20 Silk Ribbon by Sally May 4 Needle Lace by Theresa June 1 Needle Lace by Theresa June 15 Annual Business Meeting, Pot Luck, Afternoon program TBA TOP
Learn a Stitch Programme for 2020-21
Date Learn a Stitch Sept 14Christmas ornament patterns Sept 21 Christmas ornament patterns Oct 5 Lorna - Hungarian Embroidery ; Handouts - Info, Patterns, Another Pattern Oct 19Theresa - Florentine or Bargello embroidery - Handout Nov 2Leola - "Canadian" smocking - Handout Nov 16Kim - Nanduti Lace from Paraguay - Handout Dec 7 Jo - Interlaced stitch from Spanish and Italian needlework - Handout Dec 14 CGNA Zoom Christmas Party
Jan 11, 2021 Beth - Islandic Stitches Jan 18 Stitch & Chat Feb 1 Anjali - India & Kantha Feb 15 Stitch & Chat Mar 1 Ros - pieces made by the Inuit and Indigenous people of Canada. Mar 15 Stitch & Chat Apr 5 Theresa - England and Bayeux Tapesteries April 19 Stitch & Chat May 3 Daphne - Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party" May 17 Stitch & Chat Jun 7 TBA Jun 21 TOP
Learn a Stitch Programme for 2022-23: Small Projects of Various Techniques
8" pieces could be made into a book