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Hand embroidery classes
with Yvette Stanton
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Yvette Stanton teaches Mountmellick, Hardanger, merezhka, and general embroidery techniques, in classes at various shops and guild groups around Australia.
Private lessons are also available and are tailored to individual needs, and cater for beginners through to advanced, and individuals or small groups. Based in Sydney, Australia.
If you would like Yvette to come to teach your group, please contact her.
We will be adding more details and photos of class models to this page as they become available, so please check back regularly. |
Student testimonials
Loved the way Yvette demonstrated the stitches in groups of 2 or 3, it made it much easier and worked so well to have that almost individual tuition. The whole workshop was very free-flowing. --Jane
Loved the workshop in total! Loved the content, the way you taught, your calm laid-back manner, your respect for each person's individual problems and speed of understanding -- the fact you were approachable every time and didn't lose patience. You are lovely inside and out, and I would do a class with you anytime! --Merrilyn
Thank you Yvette, loved the workshop: your patience for teaching us as individuals, as there was much to learn for many of us, and all of us find different things easy or hard. You respected that. I also loved having so many finished pieces to look on as a learning tool and inspiration. --Jenny
I found the class very uplifting. Whilst I had been working on Mountmellick stitches, samples etc. for a couple of months prior to the class, it took the class to really get me into the "swing" of things. Yvette had time for everyone, at our own speed of working, and there was always an encouraging word for everyone's work, even if later she made a very discreet suggestion to try some other way for doing a stitch. The confidence I gained at this course was wonderful, as I now find that I am willing to try just about any surface stitch. I can also see where learning these stitches will take me further with surface stitchery in the future -- the use of different threads and stitches which can be used to give different effects. Thanks Yvette. --Heather
Best workshop I have ever done. When are you coming back? --Julie
2008 class schedule
This year I will be teaching in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Maitland, Grafton and Bathurst. If you wish to enrol in one of these classes, please book through the business or group that is running the class. Book early to reserve your place as numbers are limited to ensure personalised attention.
14-15th April 2008
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Grafton Embroiderers Guild Group
Mountmellick workshop
In this two day workshop we will be learning a large range of Mountmellick stitches including the knitted fringe method. There will be a range of projects to choose from including a doily, cushion and tablecloth.
Level: All levels. Beginners will be taken by the hand through all the stitches. More advanced stitchers will have fun learning myriad stitch variations and more advanced stitches.
http://www.embgdnsw.org.au
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16-17th April 2008 |
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Grafton Embroiderers Guild Group
Mountmellick workshop
See above - repeat of workshop.
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31st May - 1st June 2008
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All Threads Embroidery, Brisbane
Intermediate merezhka workshop
This contemporary table mat project features a ring of daisies in small scale merezhka, with bullion wrap corners. Come along to learn the intricacies of turning a bullion-wrap style corner!
Level: Intermediate-advanced. Prerequisite knowledge of basic merezhka poltavska is required.
Bookings: All Threads Embroidery
122 McIlwraith Avenue, Norman Park QLD 4170
Ph: (07) 3398 5540
info@allthreads.com.au
www.allthreads.com.au |
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21st June 2008
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Oatley Cottage, Sydney
Mountmellick embroidery
The project for this class is a cushion with a passionflower and leaves. The design could also be made into a doily if preferred. There is a wide range of stitches used, and each will be taught in class. For the more advanced stitcher, there are a number of more unusual advanced stitches and stitch variations to learn. The knitted fringe will also be demonstrated.
Level: All levels. Beginners will be taken by the hand through all the stitches. More advanced stitchers will have fun learning myriad stitch variations and more advanced stitches.
Bookings: Oatley Cottage
11 Frederick Street, Oatley NSW 2223
Ph: (02) 9580 8780
mail@oatleycottage.com.au
www.oatleycottage.com.au |
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16th August 2008
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The Needlepoint, Melbourne
Mountmellick embroidery
The project for this class is a bellpull featuring pomegranates. There is a wide range of stitches used, and each will be taught in class. For the more advanced stitcher, there are a number of more unusual advanced stitches and stitch variations to learn. The knitted fringe will be demonstrated in class.
Level: All levels. Beginners will be taken by the hand through all the stitches. More advanced stitchers will have fun learning myriad stitch variations and more advanced stitches.
Bookings: The Needlepoint
301 Wattletree Road, East Malvern VIC 3145
Ph: (03) 9576 1539
noelene@theneedlepoint.com.au
www.theneedlepoint.com.au |
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17th August 2008
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Bustle and Bows, Melbourne
Mountmellick embroidery
The project for this class is a cushion with dogroses and blackberries. The design could also be made into a doily if preferred. There is a wide range of stitches used, and each will be taught in class. For the more advanced stitcher, there are a number of more unusual advanced stitches and stitch variations to learn. The knitted fringe will also be demonstrated.
Level: All levels. Beginners will be taken by the hand through all the stitches. More advanced stitchers will have fun learning myriad stitch variations and more advanced stitches.
Bookings: Bustle and Bows
164 Union Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Ph: (03) 9888 5018
info@bustleandbows.com.au
www.bustleandbows.com.au |
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20th-21st September 2008
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NSW Embroiderers Guild, Sydney
Merezhka embroidery
This table mat project features a geometric design in small scale merezhka, with bullion wrap corners. Come along to learn the intricacies of turning a bullion-wrap style corner!
The class is suitable for beginners and intermediate merezhka stitchers. As a counted embroidery, cross stitchers and Hardanger embroiderers looking for a new challenge would enjoy this style of needlework.
Level: Beginner-intermediate.
Bookings: The Embroiderers Guild of NSW
76 Queen Street, Concord West NSW 2138
Ph: (02) 9743 2501
chris@embroiderersguildnsw.org.au
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4/5th October 2008
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A Stitch in Time, Hobart
Merezhka workshop
This class introduces the basic skills of Merezhka Poltavska, which is drawn thread embroidery from Ukraine. We will make a small square panel that can be framed, used as the centre panel of a cushion, or used as your imagination leads you!
Level: Beginner. No experience with merezhka is necessary, though experience with counted thread embroidery such as cross stitch is an advantage.
Bookings: A Stitch in Time
Lower level, 247 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay TAS 7005
Ph: (03) 6223 3871
a_stitch_in_time@bigpond.com
www.stemstitch.com |
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4/5th October 2008
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A Stitch in Time, Hobart
Mountmellick embroidery workshop
The project for this class is a cushion with a passionflower and leaves. The design could also be made into a doily if preferred. There is a wide range of stitches used, and each will be taught in class. For the more advanced stitcher, there are a number of more unusual advanced stitches and stitch variations to learn. The knitted fringe will also be demonstrated.
Level: All levels. Beginners will be taken by the hand through all the stitches. More advanced stitchers will have fun learning myriad stitch variations and more advanced stitches.
Bookings: A Stitch in Time
Lower level, 247 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay TAS 7005
Ph: (03) 6223 3871
a_stitch_in_time@bigpond.com
www.stemstitch.com |
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18th October 2008 |
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Mosman Needlecraft, Sydney
Hardanger embroidery with sheer fabric overlay workshop
Combining sheer fabric overlays with traditional style hardanger: old meets new, creating a visually exciting contemporary style of needlework. Sheer fabric overlays create effects that simply cannot be acheived with regular evenweave fabrics. They add colour and texture, sparkle and pattern. Using these unique characteristics, new effects can be achieved when combining them with the elegant simplicity of traditional-style Hardanger embroidery.
We will work a Hardanger panel with a sumptuous sheer fabric overlay. While the stitching is beginner to intermediate level, the addition of the overlay adds a degree of challenge.
Level: All levels. And for those who are afraid of cutting threads in Hardanger, you can relax because there is no cutwork in this style of Hardanger!
Bookings: Mosman Needlecraft
Shop 24 Mosman Cache, 710 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088
Ph: (02) 9969 5105
mosmanneedlecraft@bigpond.com
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22nd November 2008
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Southern Cross Needlework, Maitland
Mountmellick workshop
Two projects will be presented in this class. For advanced stitchers, a design featuring wildflowers and plants will be made. The design can be made into a cushion as shown, or a doily. For beginner stitchers, there will be a small doily featuring one of the motifs from the wildflower design. The knitted fringe will be demonstrated in class.
Level: All levels. Beginners will be taken by the hand through all the stitches. More advanced stitchers will have fun learning myriad stitch variations and more advanced stitches.
Bookings: Southern Cross Needlework
94 Melbourne Street, East Maitland 2323 NSW
Ph: (02) 4936 6600
info@southerncrossneedlework.com
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23rd November 2008
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Southern Cross Needlework, Maitland
Merezhka workshop
This class introduces the basic skills of Merezhka Poltavska, which is drawn thread embroidery from Ukraine. We will make a small square panel that can be framed, used as the centre panel of a cushion, or used as your imagination leads you!
Level: Beginner. No experience with merezhka is necessary, though experience with counted thread embroidery such as cross stitch is an advantage.
Bookings: Southern Cross Needlework
94 Melbourne Street, East Maitland 2323 NSW
Ph: (02) 4936 6600
info@southerncrossneedlework.com
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2009 class schedule
I am already filling up my calendar with classes at guilds and shops for next year. If your guild group or shop would like to make a booking for 2009, please get in quick or you may miss out and have to wait until 2010. (That seems like such a long way away!)
12-13th September 2009 |
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Embroiderers Guild QLD
Merezhka workshop
Details to come.
Bookings: Embroiderers Guild QLD
149 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley Qld 4006
Ph: (07) 3252 8629
embroiderersguildqld@yahoo.com.au
http://www.embroiderersguildqld.org.au
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5-9th October 2009 |
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Country Bumpkin's Beating Around the Bush Conference, Adelaide
Classes in Mountmellick, Merezhka and Hardanger
Details to come.
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