{"product_id":"patched-and-pinned-stitched-and-adorned","title":"Patched and Pinned: Stitched and Adorned","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatched and Pinned: Stitched and Adorned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\/Time:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS IS AN ALL-DAY CLASS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday, September 13, 9AM-12pm -break for lunch, then 1:30-4:40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril Sproule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate small, expressive hand-stitched works of art to wear, share, or treasure. In this inspiring workshop, you’ll design and stitch unique patches for clothing, bags, and everyday items, along with pins and pendants that reflect your style. Using simple techniques and playful exploration, you’ll stitch items like botanicals, birds, insects, or meaningful symbols, transforming fabric into personal expressions of creativity and story. Discover how small stitches can carry big meaning and individuality.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudent Experience:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat materials and\/or advanced preparation will students need for your class?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrics: April will bring some fabrics, but feel free to bring some of your own for the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage and repurposed fabrics from clothing are great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCottons, silks, and linens are suitable for this project. Maximum size: 6”- 8” squares\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** When choosing fabrics for your background, you want your stitching to show up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra embroidery floss if you have some, or you want specific colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkers for fabric:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrixion Pens # 31557, set of 3 colors (Amazon, or Staples) heat-erasable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra Fine Point Sharpie, Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand embroidery needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbroidery sharps, 1 assorted pack, sizes 5\/10 work best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended brands: DMC, Bohin, John James, or Mary Arden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic Sewing Kit: including sharp small scissors for embroidery, and scissors for cutting paper, straight pins, regular hand sewing needles, thread for basting, and a small piece of beeswax for your thread. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue painter’s tape ¾” or whatever width you have.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuler, rotary cutter, and if you have one a small cutting mat.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheet of fine grit sandpaper and scratch paper for drawing (You don’t need a color wheel unless you have one)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials provided in workshop are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudent Handouts, and a Design Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrics: An assortment of small fabric pieces for the background of your patch and pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign transfer, paper, silk stabilizer, felt backing and a metal clasp for the pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbroidery Floss: an assortment of floss will be provided to share in class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Fiber Fair","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081483874347,"sku":null,"price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/7134\/8779\/files\/AprilSPatchesWork.jpg?v=1779390075","url":"https:\/\/www.naturalfiberfair.com\/products\/patched-and-pinned-stitched-and-adorned","provider":"Natural Fiber Fair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}