The Heart Sampler: Foundational & Intermediate Embroidery

Join Wilhelmina Thomas for an embroidery sampler class aimed at both beginners and intermediate hand embroidery students. In this hands-on workshop, you will delve deeper into the rich world of hand embroidery, exploring a variety of stitches that will allow you to express your unique vision. This workshop curriculum offers distinct tracks based on the student's comfort level. Open to creative learners 6th grade through adult. Wilhelmina Thomas is a Birmingham-based storyteller, craftivist, and founder of a nonprofit historical organization-Masonton. She utilizes textile arts and hand embroidery as primary mediums for community education and the preservation of historical narratives. Supplies needed: Embroidery Hoop: 6-8 inches in diameter. Required to keep fabric "drum tight" to prevent puckering. Needles: Standard embroidery needles. Fabric: Heavyweight linen, high-quality cotton twill, cotton canvas, or upcycled vintage textiles. Thread: DMC embroidery floss. Recommended colors include "Heritage Garden" (815, 223, 3363), "Cosmic Folk" (729, 930, 355), "Botanical Shadow" 581, 934, 154, 316 or "Aged Parchment" (612, 976, 839, 712). Transfer Tools: A heat-erasable pen or water-soluble stabilizer. Supplies Included: Heart sampler pattern and all materials to complete the project. Skills needed: Beginner: No prior experience necessary. Intermediate: Familiarity with basic outlines and a desire to learn shading and 3D textures. Skills you will learn: Beginner Techniques: Running stitch, backstitch, lazy daisy, and French knots. Intermediate Techniques: Split stitch, fishbone stitch, long and short stitch for color blending, and woven wheels for 3D roses. Technical Refinements: "Tweeding" (mixing thread strands), directional stitching, and padding for an embossed appearance. Dates: June 13th Time: 11AM - 2PM Location: Bib & Tucker Sew-Op Shop, 7001 Crestwood Blvd. Suite #806, Birmingham, AL 35210 REFUND POLICY & QUESTIONS -Bib & Tucker is a 501c3 non-profit organization and the funds generated from this class help to compensate our instructors and fund our overall programs. For this reason we are only able to issue refunds or class credits, if WE, Bib & Tucker Sew-Op happen to cancel or reschedule this class. If YOU register for this class and are unable to attend for any reason, we offer a 50% refund for cancellations 30 or more days prior to the class, we offer no refund for cancellations less than 30 days before the class. If you have any questions about this policy please send an email to Sonya Muhammad at sonya@bibandtuckersewop.org or give us a call at 205-386-0575. We thank you in advance for your support of this program and we look forward to sewing with you! #letssewbhm #sewingcommunity #bibandtuckersewop