12 months of different embroidery techniques with a floral theme.
Each month will highlight a different technique starting with a simple April Showers Redwork piece that also incorporates some basic embroidery stitches. A fun piece for anyone from an absolute beginner to a more advanced needleworker.
You will be able to learn different techniques and experiment with a variety of threads and materials as you grow your embroidery skills. Each month can be done separately or can be combined at the end as a small quilt top!
Each class will also have information on finding and creating designs, transferring methods, fabrics and threads, and useful tips & tricks.
Class Schedule:
April: Redwork and basic stitches
May: Candlewicking
June: Applique
July: Blackwork
June: Applique
July: Paints and embellishments with basic stitches
August: Blackwork
September: Paint and Embellish
October: Bargello
November Dimensional stitching
December: Crazy Quilting
January: Whitework
February: Punch needle
March 2025 – an extra class to create your own monogrammed square.
Information and instruction will be given on the best stitches for text and resources for letters so you can personalize your stitches.
A workshop will be held at the end to learn how to piece together a small quilt top.
Learn more and save:
One class: $25
Checkout as normal!
More than one class: $20 per ticket
Use code STITCHMORE at checkout when adding more than one even time
Code is not valid for multiple tickets bought for one date.
Example: If you are buying a ticket for you and a friend for one event date, please do NOT use the promo code.
Example: If you would like to attend two or more sessions, please use the promo code.
Example: If you and your friend would like tickets to two or more session, please use the promo code.
Example: If you have attended a previous session of this event, please use the promo code for a discount on any additional sessions.
Class Pass: Buy a ticket to all 12 sessions for $220. Purchase your class pass here.
Accessibility information
This class will require the use of embroidery needles, scissors, and fine motor control.
This class does NOT require previous embroidery experience.
Date & Time
Apr 21, 2024 - Mar 16, 2025
Venue Details
Lex Center For Creative Reuse
110 Luigart, Ste 150 Lexington, Kentucky 40508
LexCreativeReuse
Lex Center for Creative Reuse is a nonprofit brick and mortar creative reuse center located in Lexington, KY. A wide and constantly changing array of art and craft supplies are available for sale. Proceeds benefit supply grants for public school teachers, subsidize providing low-cost, high-value art and craft classes, and creating vibrant and engaging opportunities for community art.