March 5, 2024 - 10 AM

March 18, 2024 - 7 PM

Taught by Wendy Klager

Learn how to mark a Combination 8 (C8) marking to stitch on this kaleidoscope-like design. This traditional design works best with three colors that are different in value from each other: choose a light, a medium, and a dark color. C8 divisions open the door to creating designs that are more advanced. We will work through together how to mark the C8. Although this design looks complex, the rest of the stitching is not advanced.

There will be two options for this class. Participants can make their own ball in their choice of color or they can choose a prepared ball wrapped in white thread and marked with a light gray thread. Nearly all of the ball will be covered by stitching but small patches of the base will show. Those that make their own ball should use size 8 pearl cotton to mark a Simple 8 division in advance. While I prefer to use a marking thread that matches the base, it can be difficult to see. To make it easier, I suggest choosing either one of the other colors you plan to use or using a darker or lighter shade than your ball.

Students will need to bring three colors of size 5 pearl cotton. One skein of each will be sufficient. Size 8 pearl cotton will also be acceptable but will require more stitching. Students who are making their own ball should also bring size 8 pearl cotton they used to mark their ball.

Taught by Wendy Klager

Learn how to mark a Combination 8 (C8) marking to stitch on this kaleidoscope-like design. This traditional design works best with three colors that are different in value from each other: choose a light, a medium, and a dark color. C8 divisions open the door to creating designs that are more advanced. We will work through together how to mark the C8. Although this design looks complex, the rest of the stitching is not advanced.

There will be two options for this class. Participants can make their own ball in their choice of color or they can choose a prepared ball wrapped in white thread and marked with a light gray thread. Nearly all of the ball will be covered by stitching but small patches of the base will show. Those that make their own ball should use size 8 pearl cotton to mark a Simple 8 division in advance. While I prefer to use a marking thread that matches the base, it can be difficult to see. To make it easier, I suggest choosing either one of the other colors you plan to use or using a darker or lighter shade than your ball.

Students will need to bring three colors of size 5 pearl cotton. One skein of each will be sufficient. Size 8 pearl cotton will also be acceptable but will require more stitching. Students who are making their own ball should also bring size 8 pearl cotton they used to mark their ball.

May 7, 2024 - 10 AM

May 20, 2024 - PM

As people decide to sign up for GCCs, please bring in your past GCCs to inspire them.  The pieces can be completely finished, in-progress, or not even started (I have some of those).  This meeting will also be a stitch-in so you can finish your temari before starting a new project. Wendy K. will be available to answer your temari questions.

Taught by Martha Duckert

This workshop is intended for an intermediate stitcher who wishes to learn and practice some basic silk ribbon embroidery stitches and techniques in a short amount of time. The workshop will be held in two one-hour sessions a month apart.

This workshop is based on a design by Sarah Homfray. Sarah is a UK based embroider, author, and teacher. She has graciously given us permission to use her material as a teaching tool. We will be using her 43-minute YouTube video where she demonstrates the stitches she uses.

Stash Sale and Temari Show and Tell.  It's time to de-stash and send some of your needlework projects, books, and supplies to a new home.  This will leave you with some much-needed shelf space to store new acquisitions.  And please bring your finished Temari balls so they can be photographed for display on our Facebook page.  Also at this meeting, those of you who have signed up for silk ribbon embroidery will pick up your kits so you can complete the pre-stitching before class.

The September program is an adaptation of an EGA Petite Project.  This canvas piece has a counted background stitched over a colored canvas.  After stitching the background, you then embellish the canvas using several surface stitching techniques to create the wheat sheaf, spider, pumpkin and flowers. 

Free meeting for those who stopped by our demonstration booth at the Minnesota State Fair and other guests. More program information to come.