Modern Mountains - Free-Motion Embroidery Workshop

A perfect workshop for absolute beginners to free-motion machine embroidery and, yes, it can be completed on your regular, domestic sewing machine.

Follow the pattern to create this Scandinavian-inspired mountain scene. Linda will guide you to create the background with washes of paint. Then you will learn to set up your machine for free-motion machine embroidery. Practice and gain control of your free stitching by embellishing the landscape. The finished design is a 7 1/2" square. Frame it or attach it to a tote bag.

Most supplies will be provided including coffee, tea and snacks to keep your energy levels up.

What you will bring:

· *darning or free-motion quilting foot* for your sewing machine-this is essential since you can’t do the class without one (a generic one that fits your machine is fine). It is a ring or u-shaped foot that bobs up and down as you sew so you can move your fabric.

· sewing machine in good working order (also sewing machine tools like a screwdriver, sewing machine manual if you need it)

· size 16 (jeans weight) sewing machine needles

 · at least 10 extra empty bobbins

 · small pointy thread scissors and larger scissors

 · paint shirt

 · a travel cup with a lid (for spillage safety if you like to work with your drink at hand)

*Thread note:

I will have lots of thread. But, if you want to, you can also bring your own thread. The thread can be any type of sewing thread (any weight or fibre content) or machine embroidery thread. Gold, blue, green.

Students said...

I really enjoyed both classes ---you are a great teacher. You have a way of banishing the stress of trying something new.    – Carol

Thanks for an awesome day! I had so much fun learning all those amazing new skills and creating a lovely piece of art!     – Vickie

Need more information? Contact Linda at LMC.fibre.art@gmail.com

Linda has been creating painted and embroidered artwork for over 25 years and has taught workshops across Canada. She can help you turn your sewing machine into a creative art tool.