New England Region Seminar
May 2 - 4, 2003
 
Two-Day Class

Dakota Rogers

Acorns Past is an embellished Spanish stitch sampler developed from documented seventeenth century samplers. The majority of samplers from this era were first stitched in double running or Spanish stitch, then embellished with stitches over the base stitching. This sampler has been embellished with stitches used during the seventeenth century. Although the model is stitched on Congress cloth, the student may substitute another fabric and/or thread, if desired. Details will be given in the student's letter. A solid knowledge of the double running stitch is required to complete the 30 hours of pre-work.

By the completion of this course, the student will have stitched a Blackwork sampler in the 17th century style and embellished the double running sampler with a choice of stitches used during the 17th century.

Type Of Course: Embellished Spanish stitch sampler

Proficiency Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Design Size: 12" x 18"

Kit Fees/Contents: $65; DMC stranded cotton floss*, (14" x 24") 24-count white Congress cloth*, needles, instructions, pre-work kit, color photocopies of sampler and chart.

*Instructions will be given in the student letter for substituting another ground fabric or different threads for this sampler.

Student Supplies: Frame to fit fabric, usual sewing supplies, laying tool, frame weight or holder, magnification and lighting, if needed.

Pre-work: Double running pre-stitching required.