Embroidery Fundamentals
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Embroidery Fundamentals



Whether you are just getting started or you have been an embroidery artist all along, Anita Goodesign wants this beloved craft to be both fun and easy for any skill-level. Through our line of Embroidery, Quilting, and Project collections, we have developed a range of exciting techniques, creating an endless array of styles that can be catered to all sorts of interests! Whether you love the look of hand embroidery, stitching on card stock, or even ornate tile scene creations, we wanted to provide an experience that will make every embroiderer feel welcome and guided along the way.

The price of this class includes the designs, book, and 2 days of instruction.  If you have never done embroidery, and are thinking of purchasing a machine, just let us know when you sign up and we will provide one for you. 

This is a 2-session class taught by Debby McGrath and Sherry Bertochi.  One will spend time with you in the morning and then after lunch, they will switch and the other one will finish.  Some of the techniques include:  Standard Applique Embroidery, Loopy Fringe, Tile Scene, Watercolor, Cross Stitch, and more. 

If you have any questions, you can email Sherry at sherrybertochi53@gmail.com.  Sherry will get back to you.

The class fee is non-refundable as the hard copy book and designs are included!

Supply List:

  • Embroidery Machine and Unit in good working order
  • Embroidery Hoop, minimum size 5 x 7 (Files used in Class are approximately 4.7" x 4.7")
  • Machine Manual
  • Power Cord and Foot Control (for machines capable of using foot control in embroidery)
  • Embroidery foot, standard sewing foot
  • Basic Sewing Supplies; including scissors for trimming applique (suggest curved 3-4 inch scissors), 80 or 90 Microtex needle, 90 Topstitch (if using any metallic thread), seam ripper, straight pins.
  • Assorted Embroidery Thread (40 wt) colors of choice to accomplish the tiles, bobbin thread (60 WT or WT designated by your machine manufacturer)
  • AG Fundamentals Book 
  • USB in size compatible with your machine containing the files for class in the format required for your machine.  AT A MINIMUM bring USB that can be loaded with AG Fundamental Files.
  • Fabrics, batting, and stabilizers as listed below by Class Day.  We suggest that all cottons are pretreated with starch or Best Press, pressed, and PRE-CUT as DETAILED BELOW:

LOOP FRINGE
File:                              F-LF
Stabilizer:                    Tear Away 
Batting:                       6” x 6” (low loft cotton similar to Warm and Natural
Background Fabric:     7”x 7” 

TILE SCENE ( Center four Tiles used to create Bee)
Files:                             F-TS1D, F-TS2D, F-TS3D, F-TS4D
Stabilizer:                     Poly Mesh
Batting:                        6” x 6” (low loft cotton similar to Warm and Natural) x 4
Background Fabric:      7”x 7” in color that you choose (blue in Sample) x 4
Applique Fabric:           
F-TS1D and F-TS2D Applique: Head 2”x 3” (x2); Torso 2”x 2” (x2); Wings 4 ½”x 5 ½” (x2)                                                                      F-TS3D and F-TS4D Applique: Yellow Torso 2 ½” x 3” (x2); Black Torso 2 ½” x 3” (x2)

LANDSCAPE (Sky with cloud, mountain, foreground, butterfly)
        Files:                            F-LSD
        Stabilizer:                    Poly Mesh
        Batting:                       6” x 6” (low loft cotton similar to Warm and Natural)
        Background Fabric:     NONE
        Applique Fabric:          Upper Sky 7”x 4”, Lower Sky 7”x 4”, Hills 7”x 4”, Ground 7”x 4”


DAY TWO:

CONFETTI (Beehive containing confetti)
File:                              F-CD
Stabilizer:                    Poly Mesh
Batting:                       6” x 6” (low loft cotton similar to Warm and Natural)
Background Fabric:     7” x 7”
Applique Fabric:          Background 6”x6”, Netting/Tulle 6”x 6”
Confetti:                      Could include sequins (choice must be able to stitch through)

SHADOW WORK (Pale flower head on white field)
File:                              F-SWD
Stabilizer:                    Poly Mesh
Batting:                       6” x 6” (low loft cotton similar to Warm and Natural)
Background Fabric:     7” x 7”, best if batiste or similar translucent fabric.
Flower Fabric:             Petals “Deep Pure Hue” 5 ½”x 5 ½”, Center 2”x3”
 
WATERCOLOR CONFETTI (Watercolor Flowers)
File:                              F-WCD
Stabilizer:                    Poly Mesh
Batting:                       6” x 6” (low loft cotton similar to Warm and Natural)
Background Fabric:     7” x 7”
Applique Fabric:          Assorted Colors Organza 4”x 4”; organza is layered over petals
 
        FOLDED FABRIC (two colored Heart with bee and sashing)
File:                              F-FFD
Stabilizer:                    Poly Mesh
Batting:                       6” x 6” (low loft cotton similar to Warm and Natural)
Background Fabric:     7” x 7”
Applique Fabric:          Two Colors 3”x 3” (left and right sides of Heart), Folded Fabric; 4 Strips 3”x 7

If Time Allows:  Other Blocks Included in Class Sample

       STANDARD EMBROIDERY 
       File F-SED     
       Base Fabric 7” x 7”

       STANDARD APPLIQUE       
       File F-SAD
       Base Fabric 7” x 7     
       Applique Fabric 6”x 6”

       PUFFY APPLIQUE 
       File F-PAD     
       Base 7”x 7”      
       Batting for Puff 6” x 6” (Not hi loft poly, cotton preferred)
       Flower Applique 6”x 6"   
               
       THREE DIMENSIONAL ** Design size is 6.2” x 4.6” **
        File F-3D1B and F-3D2B
        File F-3D1B requires water soluble stabilizer, Aquamesh, to fit hoop minimum 5”x 7”
        File F-3D2B requires Tear Away stabilizer.
        Base Fabric 7” x 7”       
        Large Flower Applique 5” x 5” (2)      
        Small Flower Applique 4” x 4” (2)

        CRAZY QUILT
         File F-CQD
         Base Fabric7” x 7”
         Applique Fabric; 4 Colors each 7”x 7”

         NEEDLEPOINT     
         File F-FNPD
         Base 7” x 7”


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details:
Instructor: DEBBY/SHERRY
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