The idea of stitching on paper might be nothing new, but I'm still amazed by the amount of e-mails that I receive asking me how I've managed to add hand stitching to my cards, or the people who leave me comments telling me that they wouldn't have the confidence to start stitching on their own layouts.
Rather than reply to each and every one of those e-mails and comments individually, I started to think about the idea of hosting a class - for free - to share my own tips and techniques. It's been a long time coming, but I'm ever so proud to announce that Stitching On Paper will start on the 4th August, with tutorials every Saturday and Sunday throughout August.
I'll be exploring how to stitch on paper - covering the basics of hand stitching and machine stitching - then taking those techniques further inspired by stamping, embroidery, cross stitch, string art and quilting. Each element of the class will include tips, techniques and inspiration projects.
Of course, I have a few Guest Designers joining me - Sian Fair, Mel H, Julie Kirk, Kim Dellow, Lisa Hausman, Tricia Simmons, Jemma Sharrock, Jennifer Grace & Lara Watston. Pretty amazing line-up, right? Each of these talented ladies will be sharing their own interpretation of my basic prompts - and I guarantee that you'll be inspired to start stitching on paper to create your own projects. Oh, and did I mention a prize?
43 comments:
That sounds awesome! Count me in!
Sounds like fun!
Found out about your class from Sian's blog; how lovely! Will be on holiday in August, but hope to be able to check in now and again. I love using my sewing machine on paper, but haven't tried hand stitching so look forward to seeing all the projects etc. Sue x
Visiting from Sians blog, i love sewing on layouts so really Looking forward to this
Sounds fun, and inspiring.
oh very exciting! I love stitching on paper so am looking forward to some more inspiration!
I found you through Sian. This class sounds great and I'll be sure to check it out. I love stitching on my pages to add that little bit of extra texture and interest.
Sounds terrific! I love stitching on my LO's!
This sounds great Clair :o) How generous of you to share your tips and techniques.
Fiona xx
sounds like fun!
Sounds great I have never stitched on a page before so will be learning from scratch......... A bit nervous about it so really looking forward to class starting xxx
Count me in! I love the look of stitching on layouts but I'm always worried about it knackering my machine.
Exciting stuff ... pinned you :D
Sounds like great fun. I love stitching but need some new ideas. Can't wait for this to begin :)
Sounds like fun. I will be watching you from now on.
Sounds wonderful and looking forward to it.
Can't wait to see what you have in store! I've always wanted to stitch more on my layouts! Can't wait to see what your guests have to share too!
This sounds amazing! I love the look of stitching on cards, but I'm a hopeless sewer (particularly with machines, which break as soon as I sit down at them!), so I'd love to learn more about how to cope with it!! Thank you so much for this...
Alison x
this looks really interesting will definitely have to keep an eye on this thank you so much
Looking forwatd to this. :o)
Sue x
Prompted by Jimjams and would love to join in. Looking forward to trying out some new ideas!
Sounds like a must do - I will look forward to it.
Sounds like a must do - I will look forward to it.
This looks fab, I'd love to join in:)
I am sure your class will be filled with visual delights and lots of inspiration!
I'll be checking in Clair. *Ü* I have done a layout or 2 with stitching but resorted to faux hand stitching after making a lot of holes in my pages and no thread to loop through! Thank you for taking the time to prepare the lessons. ~Glen~
Ooo sounds like fun mite get me using my sewing machine great idea xx
This will be SO much fun. I'll be spreading the word for sure!
I love stitching on paper either real or faux so am looking forward to this.
Here by way of Lisa! Thank you for a freebie - now I'm off to check out your blog & the other Guest Designers!
Popped over from Sian's blog - adding you to my Google Reader so I can follow along!
Really looking forward to this!
Looking forward to this coming week as I enjoy stitching in my scrapbooking also!
Visiting from Sian I'll be tagging along 'cause I love stitching on paper.x
count me in.... saw this on ScrapScene. Sure sounds like I might learn a thing or two.
Just saw this on ScrapScene. Looks like fun.
just found your blog via Jennifer! Sounds like a fun class!!
Just come over from Lisa's blog. Count me in!
Recently started doing more stitching on layouts - so looking forward to this.
yay,yay,yay! hopefully this will give me the confidence to haul the sewing machine out.
From Scrapscene, totally new to stitching on paper so looking forward to it.
Coleen
an American in Ukraine
Oooh! Yes please!! xx
Cant wait - sounds brilliant
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