Make a fabric hexagon basket with embroidered frogs, dragonflies, and a water lily. Each panel is hand-embroidered and the entire basket is assembled with hand stitching. No machine required.
This basket pattern is the Blossie Basket by Nic at Craftapalooza. This class collaboration is held with her permission. The frog fabric is my own original design, printed through Spoonflower. The finished basket is approximately 6.5 inches wide.
When: February 26 – April 23, Thursdays from 12-1 Central, held live on Zoom.
On-demand class available via my website starting Feb 26. If you need to miss a class, you can tune in to the on-demand lesson.
Included with class: A class kit of materials is included in the class fee. Class kit includes 100% cotton printed fabric panel, backing/border fabric, fusible fleece, black perle cotton thread, 4mm sequins (frog eyes). The class kit will be mailed to you approximately 1 week before class.
How to register: Click this link to go to the class registration checkout page.
I’ve decided to offer this class as a pay-what-you-wish class. There’s not a lot I can do to make the world an easier place right now, but I can help people make art and build community for an hour a week. The suggested price for the class starts at $13, which will cover the cost of the materials kit for class. You can add any amount to that to help cover my time and hosting fees.
What you need to provide:
• Basic sewing supplies (needles, scissors, Clover clips or pins, green sewing thread)
• The threads needed for this project are designed to be use-what-you-have. You will need 2-3 shades of green, white, and bright colors for the dragonflies. Almost any shade of green will work. You can download a list of suggested colors used in the sample here. I have a limited number of thread kits available here as a separate purchase.
• You are also REQUIRED to purchase a copy of the Blossie Basket pattern. A link and class exclusive discount code will be provided after registration.
Stitches you’ll learn in class:
- french knot
- magic chain
- back stitch
- satin stitch
- couching
- backstitch chain
- pistil
- blanket stitch
- woven oval stitch
- running stitch
- lattice couching
- mattress stitch
