NOTE: Materials fees are required for some workshops. These fees are paid directly to faculty and are not part of your registration fee. Seats Available?: Sold Out
Required Supplies: - Embroidery hoop (suggested size 8”-10”) for main project - Embroidery hoop (suggested size 6”) for practice stitches - Fat quarter size fabric for background (to fit in project hoop) can be solid or patterned - Small piece of fabric to fit in practice hoop - Variety of fabrics with larger elements to be used for collage/crazy quilt (these do not need to be large pieces of fabric; scraps work great!) - Variety of trims, ribbon, lace (again, scraps work great for this!) - ¼ yard Head n Bond Lite (in the dark purple package) (or other similar fusible, paper-backed material) - Glue stick (or other comparable fusible: Nichole likes Roxanne Glue Baste-It) - Finger Presser or Seam Roller Pressing tool (Nichole likes the Clover Finger Presser) - Wonder Clips or Pins - Embroidery Scissors - Fabric Scissors - shared scissors will be provided but you may wish to have your own to maximize class time - Needles (Be sure to include a Tapestry needle, Milliners needle and embroidery needles (a variety pack works well and sizes 3-9 generally are best for adding beads and using thicker threads)
- Threads (Nichole's recommended threads) --- Sue Spargo/Wonderfil Specialty Threads Eleganza Perle Cotton in sizes 3, 5, 8 --- DMC Tapestry wool --- DMC Coton Retors Mat
- Embellishments: --- Beads: Czech seed beads in sizes 6 & 8 work best with embroidery --- Sequins: (optional) any shape or size --- Buttons: (also optional) --- Any other supplies you may want to use in collage: small pieces of wool felt, tulle, ribbon, etc. (all will vary from student to student!)
Are you a connoisseur of fabrics with an ever-growing collection of textiles? Have you ever wanted to blend embroidery with your fabric collection? It’s time to pull out those cherished scraps, gather your threads and embark on a journey of creativity! Join Nichole for an engaging and inspiring workshop designed to introduce you to the art of blending embroidery with fabric, ribbons, trims, beads, and buttons - all without the need for a sewing machine! Students will learn Nichole’s signature boho-style techniques to achieve the perfect blend of both a crazy quilt and a fabric collage in a hoop! In this workshop, our primary focus is the artistry of embroidery. You will discover how to seamlessly integrate embroidery with fabric, incorporating various stitches to enhance your crazy quilt collage hoop. Whether you are taking your first steps in embroidery or you are an adept stitcher seeking to showcase your skills, this class is thoughtfully designed to cater to all levels of expertise.
