Join me at Willow Gallery in Oswestry to create a little “Secret Garden” with just two simple hand embroidery stitches. Everything is included in this gentle day of stitch, which is intended to be very relaxed and easy, yet quite unique in its approach to embroidery.

The two stitches: French knots and straight stitch will be taught, as well as simple applique and the more unusual skill of ribbon embroidery. Delicate voile fabric is appliqued onto a muslin background, this is then stretched onto a wooden embroidery hoop.

I will demonstrate each stage as you go along, including how to use iron on Bonda Web, split stranded embroidery threads, use a hoop, and create the stitches. Ribbon embroidery is quite unusual and will be an option for simple grass foliage. Once the embroidery is finished it is trimmed to size and  ‘glued’ onto the chunky artist canvas. The final canvas can stand on a shelf or go on the wall.

You will be topped up with free coffee, tea and biscuits throughout, and can buy your lunch in the Willow Gallery, or bring your own. Time will be taken during the lunch break to view work in the current exhibition.

This full day workshop is suitable for beginners with little sewing experience, who wish to follow the step-by-step instructions. However, it is also fluid enough to stretch the more experienced sewers who will be encouraged to embellish their piece further and with extra more complicated stitches if they are keen to.

To book a place on  this workshop please phone Anthony on 01691 657575 or email  willowgalleryoswestry@gmail.com. Willow Gallery Website