Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 14 to adult
Led by: Becky Sher, Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Needlepoint is the darling of the craft world right now, and we’ve happily jumped on the bandwagon. Our sold-out intro to needlepoint workshop in February was a big success, and we plan to teach another one just as soon as needlepoint canvas is back in stock … anywhere.
Luckily, there are lots of ways to stitch, so we’d love to introduce you to needlepoint via a less expensive and super-satisfying medium — plastic canvas! In this workshop, you’ll practice techniques that you can eventually apply to more traditional needlepoint canvas and patterns. You’ll learn the classic continental stitch to create a monogram on plastic canvas. Turn it into a bag charm or a magnet, and then make another! It’s quick, satisfying and a little bit addictive.
In the workshop, you’ll learn:
How needlepoint differs from other needlework, like cross stitch and embroidery (and how it’s the same!).
How to work the continental stitch, one of the most common needlepoint stitches.
How to read a needlepoint pattern.
How to create needlepoint projects using different materials — in this case, plastic canvas and tapestry wool.
How to finish your stitching into a bag charm or magnet.
All materials are included:
Plastic canvas and tapestry wool (enough to make several monograms).
A tapestry needle.
Handy notions like tiny scissors and a needle threader.
Hardware to finish your project as a bag charm or magnet.
Pattern for the entire alphabet, and a heart.
No experience necessary — come see what all the fuss is about! Open to crafters 14 to adult.