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Festive Star
3 hr Festive Live Online Stashbusting Workshop
£65
When you fall in love with embroidering this simple but dramatic festive star hanging decoration, you will want to keep it and make more for your friends!
Most people connect this simple but dramatic five-pointed Pentagram shape to ornaments typically seen during the festive season.
Traditionally, this shape of star signifies hope, faith, and the presence of Christ in the home. This popular festive emblem is primarily used to represent the Star of Bethlehem, which biblical tradition states guided the Three Wise Men to the birthplace of Jesus.
Teacher: Anita Harrison
Details…
aimed at:
ALL LEVELS
This is the perfect design for anyone whether a beginner or a more experienced stitcher.
course at-a-glance:
ONE SESSION
Closed Fly Stitch, Stem Stitch (including turning sharp corners), French Knots, Whipped Running Back Stitch. Make up the hanging ornament.
FINISHED DESIGN MEASURES:
5.5cm diameter plus hanging loop
dates/times:
DATE:
Sunday November 8
TIME (UK):
9.30am - 12.30pm
requirements:
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
15cm Embroidery hoop, Embroidery scissors, Embroidery and Chenille needle. Pinking Shears (optional).
SPECIFIC MATERIALS
Quilt cotton for front (20cm square). Felt for backing 7cm square. Standard smooth stranded cotton in main colour. Decorative or contrasting colour of stranded thread for embellishment. Narrow ribbon for hanging loop.
Students are saying…
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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
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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
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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

