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Let's make a pair of small notebooks with embroidered covers. In this online/Zoom class you'll create two notebooks with Kraftex paper covers. Kraftex is a heavy weight but flexible paper that feels a little like soft leather. It's washable, so it's great for holding up to wear and tear on notebook covers and it's fun to stitch! The notebooks are 3x5 inches each and stitched at the top to make a ledger style book. You will learn an embroidery stitch called the sorbello stitch to embellish the covers; it looks nice from the inside and outside of the page. We'll tear down drawing paper from larger sheets, creating a torn or deckle edge on each sheet. (This is a great skill you can use to recycle larger sheets of paper for future projects.) It's the perfect size notebook to keep in your favorite tote bag for lists and notes. This class includes a materials kit that will be mailed to you. The kit includes everything you will need to complete the project except a pair of scissors and a ruler (see note below). The colors in your kit will include assorted bright and neutral colors to mix and match [read more...]
Learn a handful of decorative embroidery stitches that you can use to mend small tears and holes in all kinds of fabrics. Gather an item you'd like to fix up and some extra scraps of fabric for practice. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is limited to attendees with MN addresses. Presented by Teaching Artist Becka Rahn. Registration required. Geared for adults. A Minnesota Legacy Program. Hosted by Dakota County Libraries.
Join me for a sew-a-long to make your French Hen ornament. These charming ornaments are designed by Larissa Holland of MmmCrafts. You are REQUIRED to purchase your own copy of the French Hen ornament. The pattern is NOT included in the sew-a-long or materials kit. This sew-a-long is held with permission of MmmCrafts. The sew-a-long will be held over Zoom for 5 sessions, 1 hour per week. There will be homework to complete between sessions; you will not be able to finish all of the stitching/glue steps during class time. Becka will demonstrate each step of the pattern, answer questions and provide tips and tricks. Sessions are Tuesdays at Noon (CDT) March 14 - April 11. (There will be no recordings, but if you need to miss a session, you will have the written instructions and you can use those to catch up.) Your class registration includes a materials kit with enough materials to make one ornament. You will need to provide scissors and glue stick. A set of colored pencils, marker or crayons are helpful (but optional) for the first class session. All other materials will be included in the kit (includes felt, beads, sequins, embroidery threads, pipe cleaners, [read more...]
Join instructor, fabric designer, and textile artist Becka Rahn on March 18th and create your very own mini woven tapestry! As part of our opening weekend for the exhibition "Weaving the North," Becka will be leading two workshops: Session 1: Ages 9+, 11am-12pm Session 2: Adults, 1pm-3pm Create a small woven masterpiece using a palm-sized wooden loom. Learn how to combine colors and textures as you weave with yarns and wool roving. The adult class will also incorporate beads and other embellishments to create a landscape or abstract design. We'll talk about different styles of weaving and how to add fringe, etc.
Join me for a sew-a-long to make your French Hen ornament. These charming ornaments are designed by Larissa Holland of MmmCrafts. You are REQUIRED to purchase your own copy of the French Hen ornament. The pattern is NOT included in the sew-a-long or materials kit. This sew-a-long is held with permission of MmmCrafts. The sew-a-long will be held over Zoom for 5 sessions, 1 hour per week. There will be homework to complete between sessions; you will not be able to finish all of the stitching/glue steps during class time. Becka will demonstrate each step of the pattern, answer questions and provide tips and tricks. Sessions are Tuesdays at Noon (CDT) March 14 - April 11. (There will be no recordings, but if you need to miss a session, you will have the written instructions and you can use those to catch up.) Your class registration includes a materials kit with enough materials to make one ornament. You will need to provide scissors and glue stick. A set of colored pencils, marker or crayons are helpful (but optional) for the first class session. All other materials will be included in the kit (includes felt, beads, sequins, embroidery threads, pipe cleaners, [read more...]
