Le Jardin Scissors Case & Pin Cushion – Digital Download

Beautiful garden flowers stitched in shadow work are the focus of this 6-hour class. Traditional embroidery stitches such as closed herringbone, lattice weaving, stemstitch, backstitch, French knots, lazy daisy flowers are all arranged together, forming the beautiful upholstered front panel to this gorgeous scissors case and matching pin cushion. Luscious gold threads and spangles accent the traditional feeling of this Art Nouveau style collection of sewing accessories. You will discover the intricacies of working even, smooth shadow stitches while learning fabulous techniques for how to stitch awkward shapes by geometric association, a technique pioneered by Wendy. This beautiful scissors case and pin cushion are worked in Floche and gold threads on luscious silk dupioni, mounted, and backed with gingham silk taffeta. They are part of the design series, Le Jardin Collection, and matches the needle book and sewing box cover, which may be purchased separately as a kit.