Description
Are you inspired by embroidered book covers of the late 16th and early 17th centuries? Do you collect unusual stitches — ones uncommon in modern embroidery? If you answered “Yes” to any one of those questions, then you may want to try this Group Correspondence Course.
This small panel has a central wyvern-filled oval surrounded by typical flora and bugs, and a general horror vacui (i.e., “fear of open space”). It employs a raised work technique often used historically. It is worked on a linen fabric with colorful silk or cotton thread, plus non-precious-metal passing threads in gold and silver colors. It glitters and sparkles as a dragon’s hoard should.
This Intermediate-level, 6-lesson course starts with a few common stitches, such as Chain, Couching, Double-Running, Running, Satin, and Stem stitches, then builds upon them to form some unusual stitches rarely seen today.
The uncommon stitches are Linked Chains, two versions of Corded Detached Buttonhole that combine silk and metal threads — one flat and one open-ended, Plaited Braid with a Twist, Corded Lark’s Head, Figure 8 Circle, Ladder Braid, Raised Knot, Looped Edge Threaded Back stitch.
Uncommon Stitches Information
Project: Framed picture or as the cover for a book-like box
Technique: Surface embroidery
Size: Embroidery is 4.25” wide by 6.75” tall on an 8” x 12” linen ground
Color: Students may use the colors listed or choose their own color palette
Supplies: A variety of metallic passing threads and silk or cotton threads on a higher count pale linen
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Basic surface stitching skills are recommended and the ability to read a stitch diagram. Interest in 16th c. embroidery or dragons or both might help.
Time: 6 lessons over 6 – 8 months
Text: $50 full-color, spiral-bound book. 50 pages (Included in registration)
Approximate Cost of Supplies: $40 for cotton or $100 for silk. Students within a local group can share skeins of thread to bring the price down, since generally only 1-2 m. are needed of most colors.
DMC Floss Number for Tassel: DMC 725 (a golden yellow)
Learn more about Uncommon Stitches clicking here.
Additional Notes:
Please visit the GCC: Lightning Rounds page to learn more about our Lightning Rounds before enrolling.
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Charges are higher for Canadian and International students to cover the additional shipping expenses.
There are no refunds for course or text fees so make your selection carefully.
