Needlework Handicrafts (Part 2): Embroidery and Needle Felting

Course Summary

Learn basic embroidery stitches and needle felting skills.

Course Description

In this class, we will learn basic embroidery stitches. If students are new to embroidery, taking Part 1 of this series is recommended before taking this Part 2 class. Class will include: • six embroidery stitch tutorials • embroidery project • intro to needle felting • two needle felting projects This class is meant to inspire students to make their own projects in the future. Be sure to check out Part 3 of this series!

Syllabus

CLASS ONE French Knot Stitch Seed Stitch CLASS TWO Fly Stitch Closed Fly Stitch CLASS THREE Long and Short Stitch Fern Stitch Project Design (to be completed between classes) CLASS FOUR Embroidery Project Show and Tell Needle Felting Project: Mushroom CLASS FIVE Needle Felting Project: Object of choice

Supplies

CLASS ONE • 12"-square of embroidery fabric cloth • 8" embroidery hoop • embroidery needle • embroidery floss in a variety of colors • scissors • fabric marker • pencil with eraser • one copy of Week One pdf found in Class Resource section printed onto heavy cardstock CLASS TWO • 12"-square of embroidery fabric cloth • 8" embroidery hoop • embroidery needle • embroidery floss in a variety of colors • scissors • fabric marker • pencil with eraser • one copy of Week Two pdf found in Class Resource section printed onto heavy cardstock CLASS THREE • two 12"-squares of embroidery fabric cloth • 8" embroidery hoop • embroidery needle • embroidery floss in a variety of colors • scissors • fabric marker • pencil with eraser • one copy of Week Three pdf found in Class Resource section printed onto heavy cardstock CLASS FOUR • complete needle felt kit that includes mat/pad and finger protectors CLASS FIVE • complete needle felt kit that includes mat/pad and finger protectors