Surface, Pattern & Textile Design

One of my students, Vicki, came to class with this amazing stitching rig. I of course had immediate tool envy. I have many small bags, boxes and organizers that I need to locate to find whatever tool I'm wanting. How great would it be to really get it all organized in one spot and have it ready to pick up and go.

First step is to find the box. Vicki has had this on for years and of course I couldn't find it at any local hardware or sporting goods shops. So, after a ridiculously long search on the internet, I was, of course, able to find if not exactly it, something very similar on Amazon:

A picture is useless without a link, so to save you the silly amount of time it took me to find it, click here to go to the Amazon page.

I've just finished hand stitching embroidered squares for a quilt using fabrics from my local quilt shop, Quilt 'n' Things. I'll be putting together patterns for the embroidery and soon there will be a kit with the fabrics shown here.

I've just discovered another rabbit hole to fall into. There's a series of visual stories about the history of textiles and fashion.

This workshop will explore hand stitching and embroidery techniques emphasizing textile repair and mending.  

Garment repair has become much more than a chore. Add pattern and texture through embellishment as seen in Indian Kantha and Japanese Boro traditions.  Instead of throwing away a torn or damaged piece of clothing or fabric participants will be shown how the damage offers the opportunity to create a new surface design enhancing the beauty of an object while creating a story about it’s history.  

During the workshop we will take time to think about and explore the versatility and strength of embroidery for mark making, emphasizing the slow, meditative rhythm of hand stitching and the pleasure of having time to make and mend.

As we stitch, I  will share her latest sipping concoctions -  kombucha, sipping vinegar or recently harvested fruit/herb-ade.

Participants are encouraged to bring sipping choices (wine, sparkling beverages, juices, etc.) along with their own garments and objects for repair.  Additionally, materials will be provided for practice in patching, repair and “embroidermending”.

Inspiring artists: Tom of Holland, Stewart Easton, Luke Deverall of Darn & Dusted, Celia Pym, Katrina Rodabaugh. You might also like to visit my Pinterest page on visible mending for inspiration.

Supplies Provided

Patching materials

Threads

Supplies You Should Bring

Damaged item(s) you’d like to repair

Scissors

Needles

Thimble

Patches, fabrics, threads that are meaningful to you (not a requirement)

This workshop will explore hand stitching and embroidery techniques emphasizing textile repair and mending.  

Garment repair has become much more than a chore. Add pattern and texture through embellishment as seen in Indian Kantha and Japanese Boro traditions.  Instead of throwing away a torn or damaged piece of clothing or fabric participants will be shown how the damage offers the opportunity to create a new surface design enhancing the beauty of an object while creating a story about it’s history.  

During the workshop we will take time to think about and explore the versatility and strength of embroidery for mark making, emphasizing the slow, meditative rhythm of hand stitching and the pleasure of having time to make and mend.

As we stitch, I  will share her latest sipping concoctions -  kombucha, sipping vinegar or recently harvested fruit/herb-ade.

Participants are encouraged to bring sipping choices (wine, sparkling beverages, juices, etc.) along with their own garments and objects for repair.  Additionally, materials will be provided for practice in patching, repair and “embroidermending”.

Inspiring artists: Tom of Holland, Stewart Easton, Luke Deverall of Darn & Dusted, Celia Pym, Katrina Rodabaugh. You might also like to visit my Pinterest page on visible mending for inspiration.

Supplies Provided

Patching materials

Threads

Supplies You Should Bring

Damaged item(s) you’d like to repair

Scissors

Needles

Thimble

Patches, fabrics, threads that are meaningful to you (not a requirement)