Merezhka at Springwood

Here’s a great opportunity for anyone who’s got nothing to do just after Christmas – learn something new!

Merezhka at Springwood Arts Centre, Springwood NSW
Monday 17th January 2011, 10am-4:30pm
Bookings: Ruth Marshall, 0407 235 215

Merezhka is drawn thread work from Ukraine. Merezhka Poltavska is the name of this specific type of merezhka, which means that it comes from Poltava, in Ukraine. Traditionally, this type of embroidery was worked on the top of the sleeves of women’s blouses, and down the front of men’s shirts. It was also worked across the width of the ritual towels, commonly used in religious observances in Ukraine.

This class is suitable for beginners through to advanced stitchers. Some experience with counted embroidery would be helpful. We’ll be working a small square panel of merezhka which could be framed, made into a tiny cushion, applied to a bag, or made into a needlecase.