I'm very happy to have a new date for Stamp Stencil Stitch with Little Bird in NYC.
April 5, 10:30-5 PM
Manhatten (exact location TBA)
Shift into slow. It’s been said that when you hand stitch, the goodness flows from heart to hand. There is magic there.
Stamps and stencils will aid in developing imagery on linen. I’ll cover embroidery stitches and collaging with fabric with the simplicity of needle and thread.
Hand stitching is a slow process. As you get lost in the stitching, ideas begin to expand and the your piece will organically take shape. Today we will listen to those whispers and allow ourselves to play with this ancient art.
I hope you’ll join me. Hand stitch has been a long and magical journey for me. I look forward to sharing it.
Supplies to bring to class:
Embroidery Needles, asst'd sizes
Fabric for your base, such as linen: old napkins or table cloth is the weight you want, thrift shops are a perfect source. Stains/tears/wear will be covered up
Pincushion, pins
Pencils, marking tools
Pitt pen, dark gray (if you have them or other permanent markers bring them along)
Scissors
embroidery threads: DMC or similar, 8 skeins
Embroidery Hoop, 6-8”
Fabric scraps, trims, ribbons (avoid batiks)
Stamps, not too highly detailed
Stencils
ink pads: VersaColor, VersaMagic, ColorBox
small spray bottles for use with stencils
I will supply backing fabrics, textile medium and acrylic paints for stenciling
Fabric scraps to share
extra needles (Chenille needles) and threads
To sign up go here (you will need to be a Meetup member, free!)
Or email me. $120 plus $7 kit fee
These are gorgeous pieces! Love, love, love the stitching!
Posted by: Glimmerbug | 08/02/2013 at 08:33 AM
I love your bold use of color and detail, Diana, in your journals and stitching. I haven't done much stitching, but I enjoy felting. It's a great way to try out new color combinations.
I wish you the best for your two firsts in NYC!
Posted by: Johanne | 08/02/2013 at 09:53 AM
Fabulous pieces! Love the hand stitching! This pieces inspire me to do some hand stitching. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Mia | 08/02/2013 at 12:25 PM
please consider an online class!
Posted by: jeanne | 08/02/2013 at 12:37 PM
Good Luck with your first two's. I love NYC.
I'd love to see more of these pieces.
Wish I could come to the class but I live in Pennsylvania.
Posted by: Jeanine | 08/02/2013 at 02:02 PM
Yeah, yeah, you'll all have fun, laugh a lot, learn a lot, then you'll post photos and you know what? My family and friends will be going into a huddle and whispering about why I have taken on a greenish caste and just walk around muttering and stabbing things with needles. I tell you Diana, if you haven't got a class running when I came over well . . . I'll love you anyway. :)
Posted by: Wendy @ the Late Start Studio | 08/02/2013 at 03:59 PM
Thanks so much. Savoring:)
Diana Trout
www.dianatrout.com
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Posted by: Diana Trout | 08/02/2013 at 07:43 PM
Donna,
This is just an amazing work of art. Please consider doing an online class for us. If I could be in NYC, I would be there with bells on. lol
Barb
NC
Posted by: Barb | 08/02/2013 at 08:58 PM
Oh wow Diana! I haven't done hand stitching before, but after seeing your pieces, I can see why you love it so much!
Posted by: Laura Spano | 08/05/2013 at 10:38 PM
Diana, I echo the plea for an online class. I love your stitched pieces and find myself wanting to do more. I've enjoyed your style of teaching bookmaking.
Posted by: Jan | 01/23/2014 at 09:20 AM
Diana, this class sounds so wonderful, will you think about having this class on-line for those of us who can not make the trip to nyc? Please think about this.
Thank you so,
Linda
Posted by: Linda | 02/17/2014 at 04:01 PM
I will, Linda!
Posted by: Diana Trout | 02/17/2014 at 06:23 PM