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Hand Stitching Embellished Clothing (Session 2)

Feb 21, 2021 1:00PM—4:00PM

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Learn to hand embroider the three stitches textile artist Gabriela Martinez Ortiz uses most in her work – rice stitch, fan stitch, and backstitch. You’ll learn how to create different surface patterns with these basic stitches and how the stitches can be used to manipulate fabric. Through examples of her work, Gabriella will share what inspires…

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Hand Stitching Embellished Clothing (Session 1)

Feb 20, 2021 9:30AM—12:30PM

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Learn to hand embroider the three stitches textile artist Gabriela Martinez Ortiz uses most in her work – rice stitch, fan stitch, and backstitch. You’ll learn how to create different surface patterns with these basic stitches and how the stitches can be used to manipulate fabric. Through examples of her work, Gabriella will share what inspires…

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Stitching Time

Feb 03, 2021 7:00PM—8:00PM

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If you hand stitch, this fun, free, monthly virtual gathering is for you. Share your work(s) in progress, seek and share creative and technical advice, and enjoy time with others who share your stitch passion. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and then grab your beverage of choice on the first Wednesday of each…

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Artist Talk: Gabriela Martinez Ortiz (Rescheduled)

Feb 07, 2021 3:00PM—4:00PM

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Join us for an hour of inspiration as Gabriella Martinez Ortiz talks about her artistic journey and her practice which utilizes traditional hand embroidery to create uniquely contemporary surface pattern. She’ll show us some of her garments along with images and sketches that inspire her work. And, she’ll talk about the Slow Movement philosophy which underpins her work – how…

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Stitching Time

Jan 06, 2021 7:00PM—8:00PM

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If you hand stitch, this fun, free, monthly virtual gathering is for you. Share your work(s) in progress, seek and share creative and technical advice, and enjoy time with others who share your stitch passion. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and then grab your beverage of choice on the first Wednesday of each…

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Hand Stitching Embellished Clothing

Jan 17, 2021 1:00PM—4:00PM

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Learn to hand embroider the three stitches textile artist Gabriela Martinez Ortiz uses most in her work – rice stitch, fan stitch, and backstitch. You’ll learn how to create different surface patterns with these basic stitches and how the stitches can be used to manipulate fabric. Through examples of her work, Gabriella will share what inspires…

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Artist Talk: Gabriela Martinez Ortiz

Jan 10, 2021 1:00PM—2:00PM

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Join us for an hour of inspiration as Gabriella Martinez Ortiz talks about her artistic journey and her practice which utilizes traditional hand embroidery to create uniquely contemporary surface pattern. She’ll show us some of her garments along with images and sketches that inspire her work. And, she’ll talk about the Slow Movement philosophy which underpins her work – how…

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Goddess Dolls

Dec 05, 2020 11:00AM—Dec 12, 2020 12:00PM

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Celebrate your creativity by making a Fiber Goddess to nurture your spirit, grace your projects, and protect your workspace. Session 1 (from 11 am to 12 pm on Saturday, December 5th) will cover design and headdress suggestions plus embroidery stitch practice. Session 2 (from 11 am to 12 pm on Saturday, December 12th) will focus on adding…

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Stitching Time

Dec 02, 2020 7:00PM—8:00PM

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If you hand stitch, this fun, free, monthly virtual gathering is for you. Share your work(s) in progress, seek and share creative and technical advice, and enjoy time with others who share your stitch passion. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and then grab your beverage of choice on the first Wednesday of each…

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Stitching Time

Nov 04, 2020 7:00PM—8:00PM

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If you hand stitch, this fun, free, monthly virtual gathering is for you. Share your work(s) in progress, seek and share creative and technical advice, and enjoy time with others who share your stitch passion. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and then grab your beverage of choice on the first Wednesday of each…

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Stitching Time

Oct 07, 2020 7:00PM—8:00PM

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If you hand stitch, this fun, free, monthly virtual gathering is for you. Share your work(s) in progress, seek and share creative and technical advice, and enjoy time with others who share your stitch passion. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and then grab your beverage of choice on the first Wednesday of each…

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Beginning Sashiko Take 3

Oct 17, 2020 11:00AM—Oct 24, 2020 12:00PM

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Sashiko is an old Japanese form of functional embroidery. It is based on the simple running stitch and was used to repair clothing by reinforcing points of wear or patching worn places. Elegant, timeless designs that invoke clouds, mountains, bamboo, and more were traditionally stitched with white thread on indigo cotton fabric. Today, though, sashiko…

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Stitching Time

Sep 02, 2020 7:00PM—8:00PM

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If you hand stitch, this fun, free, monthly virtual gathering is for you. Share your work(s) in progress, seek and share creative and technical advice, and enjoy time with others who share your stitch passion. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and then grab your beverage of choice on the first Wednesday of each…

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Beginning Sashiko Take 2

Sep 19, 2020 11:00AM—Sep 26, 2020 12:00PM

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This 2-session class was so popular, we’re offering it again on September 19th and 26th! Sashiko is an old Japanese form of functional embroidery. It is based on the simple running stitch and was used to repair clothing by reinforcing points of wear or patching worn places. Elegant, timeless designs that invoke clouds, mountains, bamboo,…

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Wool Embellishment

Aug 01, 2020 1:00PM—Aug 16, 2020 2:00PM

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Create a flock of cute birds while learning new wool applique’ embellishment stitches – bullion rose, cast on bullion knots, couching, detached chain stitch, double cast on stitch, drizzle stitch, open buttonhole filler stitch, Pekinese stitch, Tete de Boeuf stitch, threaded backstitch, and woven picot. You’ll learn a few stitches in each of the four…

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Beginning Sashiko

Jul 19, 2020 1:00PM—Jul 26, 2020 2:00PM

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Sashiko is an old Japanese form of functional embroidery. It is based on the simple running stitch and was used to repair clothing by reinforcing points of wear or patching worn places. Elegant, timeless designs that invoke clouds, mountains, bamboo, and more were traditionally stitched with white thread on indigo cotton fabric. Today, though, sashiko…

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Beginning Wool Embellishment

Jun 13, 2020 1:00PM—Jun 21, 2020 2:00PM

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Wool applique’ is fun whether your design is modern or primitive! Give this portable and easy textile technique a try in Diana Quinn’s 4-session (1 hr on June 13, 14, 20, and 21) beginner class. You’ll practice several embellishment stitches – backstitch, bullion knot, chain stitch, fly and closed fly stitch, french knot, wheel stitch,…

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