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The first five steps of our Master Craftsman: Beading program requires a mastery of the knowledge of five different techniques and the completion of a piece in that technique: Square Stitch and/or Loom Weaving, Herringbone Stitch, Peyote Stitch, Bead Embroidery, and Right Angle Weave. Step 6 combines three of those techniques in an original piece. All Steps are judged on following directions closely, good documentation, material choices for the design, good design and color choices for the technique, and a well-executed piece.
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The first 2 steps of our Master Craftsman: Canvas program enable the stitcher to execute a specified list of stitches and show general expertise in compensation and following directions. The later steps allow for exhibiting expertise in the use of color and to design pieces and apply various canvas techniques. After each judging, participants are sent an update to evaluate how they are progressing along with hints and suggestions on improving their performance. (Pictured: Step 4 by Lois Threlkeld)
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Our Master Craftsman: Color for Needlework program tests your ability to use key components of color effectively in embroidered designs. Each step focuses on one aspect of color. Stitched work done in this program should be of exhibit quality, but any embroidery technique may be used. For each step, you will create one or two stitched pieces sized from 6” x 6” to 24” x 24”*, a 4-page essay with bibliography to show your understanding of the topic, short artist’s statement(s), a line drawing of the design(s), and stitch and thread list(s). No kits are allowed. For Step 6, an original design is required. The Color program has a newsletter published bi-annually after each judging. *Other shapes are acceptable, provided the area approximates the required measurements.
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Our Master Craftsman: Counted Thread program challenges participants to be the best in a variety of counted techniques. Each step provides criteria for the creation of an original design or provided design in a specific technique: Cross-stitch, Assisi, black work, pulled thread, Hardanger and finishing. Submissions are judged on following the directions, source research and expertise in the technique.
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Our Master Craftsman: Crewel program tests basic crewel embroidery techniques, stitch execution, color usage, historical knowledge and research skills, and original design skills. Three designs are provided including an example based on 18th century New England crewel embroidery requiring research into stitches and history and an adaptation of a Jacobean or Elizabethan crewel design. Two original designs are required including Step 6 which must demonstrate a mastery of stitching, color, and design.
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Our Master Craftsman: Design program differs from other Master Craftsman categories by its very nature. Rather than demonstrating knowledge of a particular technique, candidates use their chosen needlework medium to demonstrate knowledge of specific design principles and elements. All submissions must be original, but wide latitude is allowed in format and interpretation. There is no one right answer. Technical expertise is expected, but is not the only criterion on which submissions are based. Completion of the program demonstrates mastery of the principles and elements of design and their use in creating original work.
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Our Master Craftsman: Silk & Metal Threads program tests your embroidery skills and tests your knowledge in the use of metals and silks. Each step builds on the previous step. In several steps the designs are provided while others require original designs. The final step must demonstrate your mastery of the various silk and metal techniques. All aspects of the final step will be judged for perfection. All steps must be of exhibit quality.
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Our Master Craftsman: Surface Embroidery program evaluates a stitcher's skill in five surface (non-counted) embroidery techniques: silk ribbon, stumpwork and needlelace, silk shading, Brazilian embroidery, an ethnic or regional embroidery technique of the candidate's choice, and an original final master step that incorporates at least three of the previous five techniques. Designs are provided for two of the first five steps, but original designs or designs based on published motifs can also be used for any of the first five submissions. Submissions are evaluated on stitching excellence, but also ability to follow directions, and color and design choice, where appropriate.