ANZEG conference 2018 classes

From 13th to 19th July 2018, the ANZEG (Association of New Zealand Embroiderers Guilds) Conference will be held in Nelson, New Zealand. I’ll be teaching at the conference. I will have two classes, and will also deliver a lecture about self-publishing.

Early Style Hardanger Square Panel

Level: Intermediate
Project Size: 9.5×9.5cm
Monday 16th – Tuesday 17th July 2018

Early-style Hardanger was worked at a much smaller scale than we are used to, as they were creating or emulating lace. This workshop reintroduces the old-style Hardanger embroidery; using linen thread on 35 count linen fabric and teaches some old stitches which have fallen out of regular usage.

This is not a class for Hardanger beginners, and there will be some accurate preparatory work required before class. Students will need to know how to properly stitch kloster blocks.

The completed panel can be finished into small mat, pincushion, a needlebook or box top.

Portuguese Whitework Sampler

Level: All Levels
Project Size: 11.5×11.5cm
Wednesday 18th – Thursday 19th July 2018

This workshop teaches the basics of Portuguese whitework, known as Guimarães embroidery, from northern Portugal. If you are scared of bullion stitch, there is no need to be – this class is a great way to learn and perfect bullions on 38 Count linen.

This sampler is a totally new design and following this class, students should be able to complete any project in Yvette’s Portuguese whitework book or create their own designs.

Students could frame their class piece or make it into a pincushion, cushion, biscornu, needle book etc.

Bookings

Bookings are now open for these classes. More information on the conference and how to book can be found at the conference website. http://www.conference2018.co.nz I look forward to seeing you there!