Peaceful Poinsettia
(A Live Kit-Based Class)

Step into the magic of stumpwork embroidery this season.

Welcome to the very first limited-edition Stitch Sanctuary Christmas Keepsake: Peaceful Poinsettia! Across four joyful classes, you’ll explore a blend of freestyle embroidery and stumpwork techniques to bring a delicate three-dimensional poinsettia to life, nestled within a festive wreath. Designed to hang proudly on your Christmas tree — or to be framed as a keepsake — this project celebrates the artistry of the season in every stitch. Spaces and kits are strictly limited, and once they’re gone, they truly are gone!

If you dream of creating a collection of hand-crafted, heirloom decorations for your festive home, begin your journey with Peaceful Poinsettia — the first in the Stitch Sanctuary Christmas Keepsake series, launching 2026.

Kelley Aldridge

Details…

aimed at:

BEGINNERS

This course is ideal for complete beginners to hand embroidery, as well as those who’ve only stitched from cross-stitch kits, and want to explore a wide variety of traditional stitches.

EXPERIENCED STITCHERS

This course is perfect for experienced stitchers who want to refresh their skills, stretch their creativity, and gain the confidence to design their own projects.

course at-a-glance:

PART ONE

Pine needle roundel
Preparing to work over a hole

PART TWO

Wiring shapes
Embellishing poinsettia petals

PART THREE

Buttonholing around the petals
Cutting out the petals

PART FOUR

Assembling the poinsettia
Working the stamens

PART FIVE

Construction

dates/times:

TUESDAY EVENINGS
7.00-9.30PM (UK)

November 1, 11, 18, 25
December 2

requirements:

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Embroidery Scissors,, Embroidery Practice Hoop, Large Square Frame, Magnifier (optional), Thimbles (optional), Drawing Paper, Regular 2B and Coloured Pencils

SPECIFIC MATERIALS

A full kit is included in the cost of the class.

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Students are saying…

Excellent Artist and Teacher

Kelley’s classes are the best. I’ve taken two classes from her over two years. Her demonstrations are clear and easy to follow. She has perfected her on-line teaching style. I’ve found her to be kind and patient and she frequently throws in a little example or historic fact to keep things interesting. My fellow students have ranged from beginners to advanced stitchers and I believe everyone has been happy with the instructions we’ve received.
Sherry S
Wonderful Goldwork

I took Kelleys Goldwork sampler course which covered all aspects of Goldwork and a few extras such as how to mount your work. A well designed course, very well delivered and a lot of fun. It has definitely improved my Goldwork skills! Kelley is enthusiastic and very helpful.
Barbara
What a Brilliant Experience!

I've just finished the class portion of Kelley's Goldwork Sampler and I'm really sad it's over. I have done a number of 2 day classes in this technique over the last few years, but I found working in this manner (Zoom classes at fortnightly intervals over nearly a year, with video clips of the techniques available through the portal) meant that if you found there was something that didn't make sense later, you could check back, or more importantly, ask a question at the next lesson. I've picked up on a lot of tiny things that have led to some very satisfying improvements in the quality of my work, learned some really useful techniques, and got links to sources of otherwise hard to find equipment. (Especially useful as I'm located down under in New Zealand.) Thank you Kelly for a wonderful experience - I had a blast!
Betty S