Twisted Stitchers: Week 2

Stitch samples from week 1...Tammy's copy of Etsy artist, DesignedbyJane's felt brooch

This week, the Twisted Stitchers are making cuffs

Tammy and Nancy working out knot issues

A sea of supplies!

Shannon tries her hand at a beautiful little embroidered bird

A new button and some embellishment and voila! you're on your way to having a new accessory!

Ellen's embellishment involves an "anchor" button, some waves and a little boat

Theresa is already doing appliqué

Is it an owl or a cat? Tammy lets you decide.

Nancy has many ideas going at once, a great way to work!

French knots and blanket stitch

A finished cuff

More French knots and blanket stitch - two great things to practice often

Twisted Stitchers: Week 1

From left, Nancy, Ellen, Tammy and Theresa show off their stitch samples

From left, Kimberly, Meredith and Shannon show off their stitch samples

Studiously learning line, blanket, running and back stitches

This semester, hand sewing is being held in the visual arts room of the big house at ArtPlay

New take on an old theme: felt and embroidery floss are a great way to learn beginning stitches

Introducing...The Twisted Stitchers!

It's a new year, and ArtPlay has a new class dedicated to hand sewing. For the next few months, seven intrepid stitchers will tackle projects and laughingly build a support group dedicated to reducing fabric hoarding and perfectionism. This group of women has taken on the name, "Twisted Stitchers" and we can't wait to see what twists and turns they take this semester. Happy sewing!