Wish Upon a Stitch 2026: Virtual Classes

Meeting Dates: September 26 and 27, October 24 and 25, 2026. Length: 3 Hours Start time: 10am EDT

This project is worked with a variety of surface embroidery stitches, along with needle lace techniques and loom weaving patterns, both modified for use as embroidery stitches. Step by step instructions, along with color images, diagrams and stitch guidelines are provided in the instruction booklet that accompanies the full kit. Classwork will be done on a doodle cloth with additional threads and beads. High resolution video clips for all the stitches and techniques that are taught will be provided in the online private domain so that participants will be able to reference them later. Access to these clips does not expire.

Technique: Surface Embroidery
Proficiency: Advanced Intermediate
Kit Cost: $115
Registration: $150
Class Days: Two-day class, 12 hours instruction time.
Design Area: 11¾ x 6¼ inches
Kit Contents: Design printed on heavy weight Ecru-colored cotton twill backed with cotton voile and overlocked around the edges, full instruction booklet, 25 skeins of DMC stranded cotton, 4 bobbins DMC Perle cotton #12, Miyuki beads 15/0, needle pack
Student Provides: Usual stitching supplies, including pen/pencil for notetaking. 6” hoop, 16” and 10: stretcher bars, sharp scissors, magnification and good lighting if needed.

Meeting Dates: November 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2026. Length: 3 Hours Start time: Noon EDT

Named after Amphitrite, goddess of the sea. with her glistening tail and shimmering fins, she rises to the surface with treasures from the sea. Students will work all aspects of the “Amphitrite Needlecase” stumpwork project, giving them the ability to complete their very own sea life treasure. A fully functional needlecase opens to enable you space to store your needles. Students will learn several useful stumpwork techniques, giving them the ability to complete their very own sea life treasure, such as using felt to add dimension, working on a slip and adding to main design, working a detached element using wire, creating curly hair and adding to your piece. Amphitrite is worked on a cotton background using metallics, rayon and DMC floss.

Technique: Stumpwork
Proficiency: All Levels
Kit Cost: $85
Registration: $150
Class Days: Two-day class, 12 hours instruction time.
Design Area: 23/4″ x 8″ (2cm x 20cm)
Kit Contents: Detailed color instruction booklet, Background fabric with design on it , Stabilizing fabric, Metallic silk, Organza / lame fabric, Thread card with all fibers, Wire, Needles, Felt, All embellishments, beads, shells, and twisted cord, Finishing supplies
Student Provides: Usual stitching supplies, including pen/pencil for notetaking. 10″ embroidery hoop with the inner ring bound. Q-snaps, scroll rods, and spring hoops are not recommended. 6″ and 4” embroidery hoop, blunt end tweezers, fine embroidery scissors, scissors to cut wire, frixion pen or mechanical pencil, magnification and good lighting if needed.

Meeting Dates: October 28 and November 4, 2026. Length: 3 Hours Start time: 10am EDT

Tall, Dark, & Handsome is one of a series of charted designs, celebrating and modifying the traditional samplers. Strong visual movement and beautiful colors in the teal/blue/violets carry you into the series. Tall, Dark, & Handsome shows off in a dramatic and elegant design that feels like its’ namesake. Enjoy stitching this alluring design!

Technique: Canvas Embroidery
Proficiency: Intermediate
Kit Cost: $120
Registration: $150
Class Days: Two-day class, 12 hours instruction time.
Design Area: 4 ” by 10”
Kit Contents: Design partially indicated on 18 count black mono canvas, Stranded silks, Neon Rays, Accentuate, Petite Very Velvet, Watercolours, Metallics, needles
Student Provides: Usual stitching supplies, including laying tool and pen/pencil for notetaking. A lap stand or frame weight for hands free stitching. 8” and 14” stretcher bars. Magnification and Lighting (no extension cords) if needed.

Meeting Dates: September 19, October 31 and November 21, 2026. Length: 1-2 Hours Start time: 2pm EDT

With the end goal to create a resolved stitched design, this class is a deep exploration of mixed media that are compatible with embroidery. You will learn safe, archival quality ways of using the media with textiles. Begin with small samples of the media and techniques to assure that these will give the intended effect in your design. Learn to build up surfaces with color, construct layered effects, and deconstruct the materials to create unusual textures. Choose a theme for your design(s) and receive feedback on relevant design and color aspects. Work with Lutradur (heavy and ultra-light), heat sensitive film, Tyvek, PearlEx pigments, fabric paint, gel media, puff medium, textural fabrics, ribbon, and threads. The comprehensive kit includes a 40-page text and a stitchable accordion fold book (eight 5” x 7” pages of 100% rough cotton rag paper). Gentle forward movement, reassuring mentoring, and reinforcement of design and color knowledge extend throughout the class and beyond.

This 12 week virtual class consists of 8 Videos, 3 Zoom Meetings, and a Comprehensive Kit
Technique: Color and Design, Mixed Media with Embroidery
Proficiency: Intermediate and beyond
Kit Cost: $150
Registration: $250
Class Days: Four-day class.
Design Area: Student’s preference (wall hanging, book, or other finishing method)
Kit Contents: Stitchable 100% rough cotton rag paper accordion fold book with eight pages; four extra 4” x 6” postcards of the same paper; Lutradur 100 (firm fabric with translucent areas made by Pellon) size 20” x 12,” eight Lutradur postcards size 4” x 6”, eight mixed media weight paper postcards and more.
Student Provides: Scissors for fabric, paper, and metallic threads; about 100 sewing pins, tape, ruler, ballpoint pen, an iron, and ironing board, puff additive ($13 for 4 oz from Dharma Trading). Optional: beads and attachments if desired. If students wish to do extensive work with heat, a respirator is advisable (about $30). They may choose to purchase an embossing tool (about $20), but most processes will work with an iron.

Meeting Dates: November 3, 7, 10 and 14, 2026. Length: 1 Hour Start time: 11am EDT

This beautiful yard and its lovely gazebo are located just around the corner. Who wouldn’t notice it on a walk in the neighborhood? This scene celebrates the arrival of spring with its fresh green grass, flowering white azaleas, the dogwood tree in full bloom, and new leaves on the red maple. Participants will learn to paint the unstitched sky. They will use a variety of overdyed threads, stranded embroidery cotton, and some thread blending to stitch this neighborhood scene. Canvas stitches include Cashmere, Diagonal Cashmere, Nobuko, Reversed Nobuko, Criss Cross Hungarian and more. A few sharp needle techniques are used including the Outline Stitch and Lazy Daisies.

Technique: Canvas Embroidery
Proficiency: Intermediate
Kit Cost: $90
Registration: $150
Class Days: Two-day class, 12 hours instruction time.
Design Area: 4 ½” by 7 1/2 “
Kit Contents: Design line drawn on congress cloth, overdyed threads, stranded cotton, Tapestry and Chenille needles
Student Provides: Usual stitching supplies, including pen/pencil for notetaking. Blue and White Acrylic Craft Paint and paintbrush. A lap stand or frame weight for hands free stitching. 10” by 12” stretcher bars. Magnification and Lighting (no extension cords) if needed.

Meeting Dates: August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2026. Length: 1 Hour Start time: 7pm EDT

This sampler focuses on intricate and lesser-known Hardanger filling stitches, with special attention to achieving the right tension so the stitches truly “sing.” Working on 28-count linen with pearl cotton, you’ll learn eleven different fillings, along with pulled thread stitches such as four-sided, cable, and diamond eyelets. Some pre-stitched satin work will be provided so you can concentrate on the filling stitches. Ideal for those wanting to refine their Hardanger skills in a structured and supportive environment.

Technique: Hardanger
Proficiency: Advanced Intermediate – This class is for experienced Hardanger stitchers.
Prerequisite knowledge: Students must be competent with satin stitch and kloster blocks, and must stitch them (accurately) before the class using a provided chart – they will not be taught in class.
Kit Cost: $0.00 No kit included – each student to provide supplies for class – a detailed list of supplies needed will be provided
Registration: $180
Class Days: Three-day class, 18 hours instruction time
Design Area: 4 1/8” by 5 ¼”
Supplies Needed: 28 count linen, pearl cotton, tapestry needle. Additional information will be provided once registration is closed with sufficient time to purchase supplies.
Pre-work: Satin Stitch and Kloster Blocks
Student Provides: Usual stitching supplies, including pen/pencil for notetaking. 6” to 10” hoop. Small 3” hoop helpful for stitching individual filling stitches. Sharp, fine-pointed embroidery scissors. Magnification and lighting are recommended if you think you might need them!

Meeting Date: October 21, 2026. Length: 1 Hour Start time: 7pm EDT

Ok, maybe not billions! If bullion knots have ever frustrated you, this class will help. Many find them tricky, so I’ll show you a method that you may not have tried before which is successful for many. In this half-day class, we’ll experiment with wrapping direction, tapering bullions (how to achieve or fix them), and what to do when your bullion becomes a nightmare of knots. This class has no specific project—just focused stitch exploration and technique improvement. The attached photo is for inspiration only.

Technique: Surface Embroidery, skill building
Proficiency: All levels
Kit Cost: $0.00 No kit included – each student to provide supplies for class – a detailed list of supplies needed will be provided
Registration: $40
Class Days: Half-day class, 3 hour instruction time
Design Area: 3×3 inch
Supplies Needed: Additional information will be provided once registration is closed with sufficient time to purchase supplies. Much could possibly come from stash. Although the picture shows white threads, any color is suitable.
Student Provides: Usual stitching supplies, including pen/pencil for notetaking, 6” or 8” hoop