Self-Paced Projects

The self-paced online classes at Stitch Sanctuary offer an in-depth, carefully crafted learning experience, guided by Kelley—a Master Embroiderer and teacher with extensive professional training and decades of experience. Each course is packed with a variety of support materials to suit different learning styles, from clear, step-by-step instructions to engaging visual demonstrations. Kelley is always in the background, happy to answer questions and help you overcome any challenges. Best of all, you can work entirely at your own speed, with 24/7 lifetime access to every lesson and resource, so your stitching journey can unfold whenever inspiration strikes.

With two decades of teaching and stitching behind me, I’m so happy to be transforming some of my favourite classes into self-paced journeys — quiet, thoughtful spaces you can wander through in your own time.

Have a look at our upcoming live online classes

Winter’s Embrace Taster
(December 5, 2025)

Booking Closes December 4, 2025

Gothick
(February 6, 2026)

Booking Opens December 1, 2026

I Love A Valentine Taster
(January 29, 2026)

Booking Opens December 1, 2025

Monogram for Mum! Taster
(February 21, 2026)

Booking Opens January 5, 2026

Egg Hunt Taster
(March 26, 2026)

Booking Opens February 9, 2026

Secret Garden
(March 31, 2026)

Booking Opens February 2, 2025

White
(Whitework Sampler)
(September 3rd, 2026)

Booking Opens June 1, 2026

What you’ll find inside your Stitch Sanctuary self-paced adventure…

Learn in the way that you prefer:

Enjoy 24/7 lifetime access to detailed video demos, step-by-step photo guides, clear stitch plans, or seek advice from the Sanctuary’s friendly online stitching circle.

Get stitching as soon as you like:

You’ll receive beautifully prepared design templates to download and transfer to fabric, along with a complete materials list - great news for stitchers with a large stash!

Have the right materials when you need them:

Use the list of suppliers provided or if you’d like everything ready to go, you can order a full kit from the Sanctuary shop.

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