Introduction to Embroidery

Embroidery is a truly lovely way to customize a craft project and a super-rewarding skill to have. Get your start in this needlework tradition in Introduction to Embroidery with Lisa Shaffer.

Lisa teaches needlework to artists across the country and in this class, she’ll help you get your start in the classic art of embroidery. You’ll learn:

• A brief the history of hand embroidery
• How to choose your needles, thread, fabric, and hoops
• The right way to start a hoop sampler
• A variety of essential stitches

Lisa will help you master the basic straight and back stitches, satin stitch, French knot, lazy daisy, chain stitch, feather stitch, and blanket stitch.

Introduction to Embroidery with Lisa Shaffer will give you the skills you need to start creating your very own needlework designs.

• Resources & Supplies
• Prep Your Project
• The Backstitch
• The Straight Stitch
• The Bundle Stitch
• The Spoke Stitch
• The Satin Stitch
• The French Knot
• The Chain Stitch
• The Lazy Daisy
• The Feather Stitch