Hand stitch a tiny drawstring treasure bag with handmade cords. Learn just one kind of stitch and make few simple seams to learn everything you need to know about making all kinds of gift bags. This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries and is only open to residents of Minnesota. Registration opens about 6 weeks before the class date.
Thursdays at Noon (Central) April 30 • May 7 • May 21 • May 28 A Zoom open studio to work on your own projects. Come and hang out virtually in Becka's studio with other crafters for an hour of chatting and stitching. I have a break between classes and so I am continuing my Thursday embroidery group by opening up the classroom to everyone in April/May to come and check it out. You can work on projects to finish from previous classes, stitch your own project, ask questions, and get ideas from fellow participants. You can work on any kind of crafts: embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing, bookbinding. There will be no group project; this is just an informal gathering for social stitching. RSVP below to get access to the Zoom link.
Thursdays at Noon (Central) April 30 • May 7 • May 21 • May 28 A Zoom open studio to work on your own projects. Come and hang out virtually in Becka's studio with other crafters for an hour of chatting and stitching. I have a break between classes and so I am continuing my Thursday embroidery group by opening up the classroom to everyone in April/May to come and check it out. You can work on projects to finish from previous classes, stitch your own project, ask questions, and get ideas from fellow participants. You can work on any kind of crafts: embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing, bookbinding. There will be no group project; this is just an informal gathering for social stitching. RSVP below to get access to the Zoom link.
In this class, you’ll create a modern blackwork-inspired sampler featuring 14 distinct embroidery stitches stitched in perle cotton thread—including tied herringbone, toroko, fly, brighton, guilloche, plaited feather, cloud fill, tulip, maltese cross, rice, foliage, laced wheel, algerian eye, and back stitch—each chosen for its shape and visual impact when worked on a grid. You’ll learn how to stitch on even-weave aida (gridded) fabric to achieve a clean, geometric look. This sampler steps a little off the beaten path, featuring under-used, more unusual stitches you won’t find in a traditional embroidery sampler. The thread choices are just as intentional, moving beyond standard DMC floss to highlight structure and the character of each stitch. Suggested thread choices include variegated colors and stitches that incorporate multiple layered colors. As you stitch your piece, you’ll have space to make your own color and pattern choices. The finished sampler works beautifully framed, or as a pocket, panel, or feature piece in a larger project. How the class works 13 live, 1-hour sessions on Zoom (learn step by step, together) June 4 - August 27, 2026 Access to pre-recorded lessons for rewatching, catching up, or stitching at your own pace Small class size (max [read more...]
Learn basic embroidery stitches and use them to embellish and hand stitch a zipper and seams on a mini pyramid-shaped zipper bag, perfect for containing small objects. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is hosted by Dakota County Libraries and is limited to attendees within Dakota County.
Design your own monogram letters and then learn some basic embroidery stitches to add them to a retro-style handkerchief using some modern stitching techniques. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is limited to attendees within Dakota County. Presented by Teaching Artist Becka Rahn. Registration required. Geared for adults. A Minnesota Legacy Program. This class is an online program hosted by Dakota County Libraries. Registration through Dakota County Library.
