September with Nikki Fairhurst - Schwalm Whitework

TIMINGS: The class will run in person on Saturday 19th September from 10:00 - 16:00 at Winchester Quaker Meeting House

Schwalm embroidery (Schwälmer Weißstickerei) is a form of whitework embroidery that developed in the Schwalm region of central Germany. It started as a form of surface embroidery in the late 17th century, but during the following centuries the enclosed areas were opened up by withdrawing threads and then decorated with pulled thread stitches. The design is stitched with white cotton threads on a white linen fabric. The class will include a demonstration on how to finish the design as a decoration to hang on your Christmas tree.

The class kit will include all the materials to stitch the design and to finish it as a decoration.

Some experience of counted thread techniques, such as Cross Stitch or Blackwork, although not essential, is advised for this class.

6” ring frame with either barrel clamp (preferred) or seat frame. (I do have some spare barrel clamps I can bring if necessary)

Scissors with small, sharp points

As the class involves some counting of threads, bring magnifiers (or reading glasses) if used.