Julie B Booth

 Please join me for the Fall 2020 Hand Stitching class! Five 2.5 hour sessions (10:00 AM - 3:30 PM eastern US time) starting on Wednesday, September 30. For more information and to register: https://www.theartleague.org/shop/class/online/hand-stitching/

Jill B. Detail "Argonaut"

This is the fourth in a series of blog posts showcasing the work of students from my Spring 2020 Hand Stitching class at The Art League School.

The fourth session of Hand Stitching ONLINE focused on the theme of Layers. Students learned a number of fabric manipulation techniques including variations of applique and reverse applique along with some additional stitches in order to jump to the next level with their pieces. Some students used nature as a muse. Jill B. was inspired by her favorite sea creature, the Argonaut.

Here is how she interpreted her muse in fabric and stitch.

Jill B.: Argonaut

I could tell that students were really enjoying being able to layer fabric, yarns and stitching in both their samplers and challenge pieces.

Jill B.: Layers Stitch Sampler

Barbara B.: Layers Stitch Challenge

Barbara B.: Layers Stitch Challenge

Carolyn L.: Layers Stitch Challenge

Heidi O.: Layers Stitch Sampler- Herringbone stitch

Martha P.: Layers Stitch Challenge

Irene C.: Layers Stitch Sampler

Jude J: Layers Stitch Challenge

Judy P.: Layers Stitch Challenge

Kristin A.: Layers Stitch Challenge -- 9 Patch

Paula S.  Layers Stitch Challenge

Roberta A.: Layers Stitch Challenge

Roberta A.: Layers Stitch Sampler

Susan S.: Layers Stitch Challenge--4 Patch

Susan T.: Layers Stitch Challenge

Susan T.: Layers Stitch Challenge--Reverse Applique

Myania decided to try stitching a two-sided piece for her challenge. This is a wonderful way to work back and forth between sides and also to see how stitches look on the "wrong" side. I liken it to blind contour drawing.

Myania M.: Stitch Journal

Irene C. Sampler book cover

Susan S: A line can be...feathery!

This is the second of two blog posts about my Fall Hand Stitching class. To see the first post...go here. The class focused on using a selection of hand stitches in unique ways...learning to stretch! Themes covered included: line, pattern and rhythm, texture and layers. First time students worked in a limited palette. Students painted and printed their own fabrics to use in class.

Susan S.: Line Challenge

Susan S.: Layers Challenge

Susan S.: Surface Darning sampler

Susan S.: Line Sampler

Susan S.: Line Sampler with beads.

Susan S.: Layers and Textures

Susan S.: Layers and Lines.

Susan S.: Layers and Textures.

Susan S.: Pattern Challenge

Susan S.: Pattern Challenge

Susan S.: Combining it all!

I also had two continuing students who took the class as an independent study. Jan B. referenced photos from a summer trip with family to Yellowstone and the Tetons. Susan G. continued work on her Healing Cloths that are "portraits" of family members.

Jan B.

Jan B.

Jan B.

Jan B.: Buffalo made for handmade paper.

Jan B.

Jan B.

Jan B.

Susan G.: Healing cloth

Susan G.: Healing cloth

Seeing results like these reminds me of why I love to teach!!

I'm teaching a fast track version of this class this weekend called Jumpstart in Hand Stitching. Leave a comment if you'd like more information!

Judith K.-P.: Textures Challenge

New Year's resolution...get back to posting more frequently! Somehow December slipped away...due to lots of creative activity on my part (and multiple craft, home and trunk shows!).

I want to share here (and in tomorrow's blog post) some of the work created in the Fall 2017 Hand Stitching class. This multi-session class focused on a selection of basic stitches. Students worked on journal prompts, stitch samplers and stitching challenges focusing on weekly themes: line, pattern and rhythm, texture, layers and the construction of a book or hanging. I also had two returning students who used the class as an independent study. Such a rich treasure trove of work!

Linda H. : Line Sampler

Linda H: Looped Stitch Sampler

Linda H.: Layers Sampler

Barbara C: Line Sampler

Barbara C: Line Sampler detail

Barbara C.: Layers challenge

Barbara C.: Wall hanging final project

Barbara C. Wall hanging detail

Barbara C.: Wall hanging detail

Judith K.-P.: Line Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Texture Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Pattern/Rhythm Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Texture Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Layers Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Layers Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Layers Challenge

Judith K.-P.: Working on final project

I will be teaching a fast-track version of this class as a workshop this coming weekend. It's called Jumpstart in Hand Stitching. There are still spaces available. Leave a message if you'd like more information.