Shading Traditions
Discover ways of creating the feeling of shading!
Early English crewel embroidery has a heritage of rich colors and vibrant shading. The exotic flowers and fauna were created using a variety of stitches to create the texture and movement which they relished in their embroideries. It is often mistakenly assumed that everything was “long and short”. In this class students will discover ways of creating the feeling of shading while using a wide variety of stitches or techniques. Besides long and short, we will explore tapestry shading, block shading, Roumanian stitch, French knots and raised stem stitch – all good candidates for beautiful shading.
Students will begin by developing a plan of stitching operations with colored pencils. Deciding which areas are in the shade and which areas need to be highlighted is the beginning step. The direction of each stitch also needs to be addressed. And finally, how many color values are actually needed to translate a paper diagram into crewel reality?
Registration starts on June 4. Sign up for a reminder below!
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Class Details
Design size: 6″ x 6″
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
Registration dates: Registration opens on June 4 and closes July 2, 2025.
Class schedule: Lessons will be posted on September 3 and September 17, 2025.
Number of Lessons: 2
Class format: PDF
Class cost: Class + Kit: $138 shipping to US; $147 Shipping to International locations.
Kit contents: Linen twill with design pre-drawn, crewel yarns, silks threads, needles, instructions with color photos.
Students to provide: 11” x 11” stretcher bars OR 7”-8” wood hoop with deep sides. A frame stand or weight so both hands are free to stitch. Usual stitching supplies, light and magnification, if needed. -
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