Workshops

2026

Toni Gerdes will join us on Zoom

for four Saturdays in April (4, 11, 18, 25)

to stitch Peng Ling Panda.

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Peng Ling is a charming Patchwork Panda to commemorate the Chinese Pandas that visit the United States.

The black and white color palette makes Peng Ling exquisite with just a touch of green in the bamboo snack Peng Ling is eating.

Many black threads will be used to create dimension and texture in the black and white areas. Rainbow Gallery metallics, Caron threads, & Planet Earth Threads, along with beads & fabulous 3-D claws will be used to create her captivating design.
The stitches will include old favorites, as well as a few surprises.
The background will be a green-on-white bamboo pattern that emphasizes the Asian design and enhances Peng Ling’s whimsical personality.

This is an intermediate level canvas embroidery design on 18 ct. white mono canvas that finishes to approximately 9” x 11”.

For more information, the program chair can be contacted at potomacchapterang@gmail.com

Walking the Water's Edge by Diane Hermann

October 19, 2024 on Zoom

Are you dreaming of a vacation? Imagine a leisurely walk along a sunny beach, the waves washing up on the sand to expose a starfish. In this intermediate class, you will learn how to use a Florentine Stitch pattern and shading techniques with floss to create the line of a wave on a beach. Freeform eyelet stitches will mimic the foamy edge of the wave. You will use beads to add some sparkle to the water, and select a color to create a starfish on the shore.

This class is for the intermediate stitcher who wants to learn how to use floss to produce subtle shading, and to experiment with freeform eyelet stitching. We will include instructions on how to add some beads to the foam to give a sunny sparkle to the wave. As a finishing touch, you will learn the Bullion Knot Stitch to place a starfish on the shore.

Separating and laying strands of thread, we will discuss how to use different colors and numbers of strands of floss to create shading in a Florentine Stitch pattern. After practicing a number of stitches from the Eyelet family, we will learn how to create our own eyelet stitches and place them in a freeform pattern. Attaching beads and using the Bullion Knot Stitch to make a starfish will add interest to the piece. A discussion of options for finishing your work will complete the course.

Registration is now closed.

"Holly" with Dawn Donnelly

10-11 May 2024

This is the perfect Christmas decoration for the holiday season. “Holly” is a great addition to a stitched wall décor. The leaves are created using stitches, such as, Trellis, Criss Cross Hungarian, Woven, Medallion, Hesitation, Pavilion, Cashmere, Oriental, and Donahue. The berries are created with Rhodes Stitches and the stems are worked in wrapped Split Stitch. And, finally, a Fly Stitch for the sprigs of fir.

Design size is 9” by 12” on a cut of 13” by 16” 18-count canvas.

Level of Proficiency: intermediate.

Nordic Gnome pilot class

In April 2024 we were pilot stitchers for Kurdy Biggs’ Nordic Gnome. This was a one-day class and companion piece to her Santa Gnome.

Add a touch of whimsy to the Winter season with this delightful Nordic Gnome ornament or stand up. Nordic Gnome is stitched with a mix of textures that include Rainbow Gallery’s Wisper, Petite Treasure Braid and Petite Frosty Rays along with Waterlilies and Soie Perlee silks and Kreinik metallics Using an array of Jessicas, Crescents, Sprats Heads, Rhodes stitches, Nordic Gnome will take shape on the canvas. Once the stitching is completed, a selection of frosty crystals and beads will be added to make sure that Nordic Gnome has a frosty glisten.

Finished piece is 6” x 7” on a 10” x 10” cut.

Level of Proficiency: basic – intermediate.

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More Past Workshops and Correspondence Courses

2022 – Fog in the Mountains - Gail Stafford
2019 – Huntington Heart and Irresistible Iridescents - Nancy Cucci
2019 – Zapotec Rug – Toni Gerdes
2018 – Back to Basics - Tony Minieri
2017 – Brrrd Bath – Ann Strite-Kurz
2016 – Gilded Strawberry – Deborah Merrick-Wilson
2016 – Color and Design – Jo Ippolito Christensen
2016 – Silk Ribbon Embroidery – JoAnn Shepherd
2015 – Pigeon Point – Lois Kershner
2014 – Imari Collage – Debbie Stiehler

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