Mountmellick Lily Cushion class

The third class that I will be teaching at Beating Around the Bush is a Mountmellick embroidery class.

Mountmellick lily cushion
With Yvette Stanton
Thursday April 19 and Friday April 20, 2012

Learn to work beautiful traditional whitework embroidery from Mountmellick in Ireland. Mountmellick embroidery is highly textured embroidery featuring many knotted and padded stitches. This cushion features lilies, a favourite Mountmellick motif.

All stitches will be taught in class, with emphasis on stitch variations. The traditional knitted fringe will also be demonstrated.

Skill level: all levels

Kit Contents: satin jean fabric, Mountmellick embroidery thread, hand embroidery needles, knitting cotton. To complete the project you will also need a cushion insert, zip, sewing machine and metal knitting needles. These will not be required in class.

Please bring with you: 15-20cm embroidery hoop, magnification (if required), wash out marker pencil or HB pencil.

Kit Cost: $35.00

To book in, please go to the Try Booking website.