Cross Stitch & Embroidery
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Cross Stitch & Embroidery 29th–31st October 2016 at Milton Hill House, Oxfordshire
Itinerary Day 1: 29th Oct
DAY 2: 30th Oct
DAY 3: 31st Oct
11.00am
Arrive at 11am to meet your fellow stitchers and enjoy a light lunch
12.00 - 4.00pm
WORKSHOP 1: Needlepainting with Sophie Long, Royal School of Needlework
4.00 - 5.00pm
Check in and relax
5.30 - 6.30pm
Two-course dinner
6.30 - 8.30pm
WORKSHOP 2: Ribbon Embroidery with Sophie Long, Royal School of Needlework
7.00 - 9.00am
Breakfast
9.00am - 1.00pm
WORKSHOP 3: Design Your Own Cross Stitch Christmas Gift Bag with Maria Diaz
1.00 - 2.00pm
Buffet lunch
2.00 - 6.00pm
WORKSHOP 4: Modern Folk Embroidery Christmas Garland with Nancy Nicholson
6.30 - 7.30pm
Dinner
7.00 - 9.30am
Breakfast
10.00am
Check out
Workshops
Maria Diaz: Design Your Own Cross Stitch Christmas Gift Bag
Sophie Long: Needlepainting and Ribbon Embroidery
Nancy Nicholson: Modern Folk Embroidery Christmas Garland
With a love for art and needlecraft from a young age, Maria Diaz became DMC’s first in-house cross stitch designer in 1989 and went on to become an independent specialist needlecraft consultant in London. She is the author of numerous cross stitch books and regularly features in needlecraft magazines. Now with two young boys, Maria finds herself back in the Midlands along with her greatgrandmother’s foot-treadled Singer.
Sophie Long graduated from the Royal School of Needlework in 2008, having mastered more than 30 hand embroidery techniques including silk shading and goldwork. Sophie’s passion and undeniable talent for embroidery is displayed through her original works and classes for the RSN and others. Sophie’s big moment came when she was invited to be one of the team that worked on Kate Middleton’s wedding dress.
Having grown up surrounded by the influences of the embroideress and author Joan Nicholson, Nancy went on to study Graphic Design and then Textiles at the Royal College of Art. She spent many years working with vintage fabrics to make oneoff machine embroideries while bringing up two boys. Five years ago she set up her business designing and producing embroidery kits of a more contemporary folk style that now sell all over the world.
In this workshop, Maria will teach you how to design your own cross stitch charts, taking inspiration from her own selection of traditional and modern Christmas motifs. From there you will stitch a festive gift bag using DMC’s new Coloris thread on linen Aida. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even add beads and metallic thread to add some sparkle to your stitching.
Sophie's workshops at the Craft Sanctuary will give you an introduction to two amazing techniques. First you will learn silk shading and needlepainting techniques to embroider the cutest penguin chick design, then in her second workshop, you'll learn the skills to create stunning ribbon embroidery flowers to embellish and finish your piece.
In this workshop, Nancy will teach you a variety of folk-style embroidery stitches while you practise on a doodle cloth. When you're ready, using felt, foam and thread you'll go on to create a festive garland of baubles with a range of designs to choose from – or design your own! Easily transferable to other projects, you’ll be hooked on modern folk style.
Materials kindly supplied by DMC
Venue Milton Hill House, Steventon, Oxfordshire Surrounded by 22 acres of tranquil parkland, Milton Hill House is a graceful Georgian manor house, sympathetically extended and exquisitely renovated into stylish accommodation with traditional charm but all modern comforts. With previous residents including William III, Peter the Great and Sir Mortimer Singer, of Singer sewing machine fame, you’ll feel like a VIP too in this luxurious setting, close to the City of Spires. Indoors you can enjoy the gym, swimming pool, spa and sauna, while outdoors the sweeping drive, landscaped Italian gardens, croquet lawn and beautiful vistas provide an inspirational setting in which to unwind. Each night you’ll dine in the award-winning restaurant, serving mouthwatering, freshly prepared dishes topped with great atmosphere. You may treat yourselves to drinks or tea in the cosy bar before retiring to your elegant en-suite room with TV and free WIFI.
www.deverevenues.co.uk/en/venues/milton-hill-house/
GET £50 OFF
WHEN YOU BOOK BEFORE 31ST AUGUST and pay only £50 deposit* Prices Shared Room
Single Room
£375
£425
Full price
Full price
£425
£475
Book online
www.sewandso.co.uk/craftsanctuary
Phone Bookings and Customer Enquiries Email: [email protected] Phone: 0870 2200200 and ask for Emma Hall. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (excluding bank holidays)
In partnership with
*Only £50 deposit needed if booking before 14th September. Balance to be paid in full by 28th September 2016. T&Cs Apply
Cross Stitch & Embroidery 29th–31st October 2016 at Milton Hill House, Oxfordshire
Itinerary Day 1: 29th Oct
DAY 2: 30th Oct
DAY 3: 31st Oct
11.00am
Arrive at 11am to meet your fellow stitchers and enjoy a light lunch
12.00 - 4.00pm
WORKSHOP 1: Needlepainting with Sophie Long, Royal School of Needlework
4.00 - 5.00pm
Check in and relax
5.30 - 6.30pm
Two-course dinner
6.30 - 8.30pm
WORKSHOP 2: Ribbon Embroidery with Sophie Long, Royal School of Needlework
7.00 - 9.00am
Breakfast
9.00am - 1.00pm
WORKSHOP 3: Design Your Own Cross Stitch Christmas Gift Bag with Maria Diaz
1.00 - 2.00pm
Buffet lunch
2.00 - 6.00pm
WORKSHOP 4: Modern Folk Embroidery Christmas Garland with Nancy Nicholson
6.30 - 7.30pm
Dinner
7.00 - 9.30am
Breakfast
10.00am
Check out
Workshops
Maria Diaz: Design Your Own Cross Stitch Christmas Gift Bag
Sophie Long: Needlepainting and Ribbon Embroidery
Nancy Nicholson: Modern Folk Embroidery Christmas Garland
With a love for art and needlecraft from a young age, Maria Diaz became DMC’s first in-house cross stitch designer in 1989 and went on to become an independent specialist needlecraft consultant in London. She is the author of numerous cross stitch books and regularly features in needlecraft magazines. Now with two young boys, Maria finds herself back in the Midlands along with her greatgrandmother’s foot-treadled Singer.
Sophie Long graduated from the Royal School of Needlework in 2008, having mastered more than 30 hand embroidery techniques including silk shading and goldwork. Sophie’s passion and undeniable talent for embroidery is displayed through her original works and classes for the RSN and others. Sophie’s big moment came when she was invited to be one of the team that worked on Kate Middleton’s wedding dress.
Having grown up surrounded by the influences of the embroideress and author Joan Nicholson, Nancy went on to study Graphic Design and then Textiles at the Royal College of Art. She spent many years working with vintage fabrics to make oneoff machine embroideries while bringing up two boys. Five years ago she set up her business designing and producing embroidery kits of a more contemporary folk style that now sell all over the world.
In this workshop, Maria will teach you how to design your own cross stitch charts, taking inspiration from her own selection of traditional and modern Christmas motifs. From there you will stitch a festive gift bag using DMC’s new Coloris thread on linen Aida. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even add beads and metallic thread to add some sparkle to your stitching.
Sophie's workshops at the Craft Sanctuary will give you an introduction to two amazing techniques. First you will learn silk shading and needlepainting techniques to embroider the cutest penguin chick design, then in her second workshop, you'll learn the skills to create stunning ribbon embroidery flowers to embellish and finish your piece.
In this workshop, Nancy will teach you a variety of folk-style embroidery stitches while you practise on a doodle cloth. When you're ready, using felt, foam and thread you'll go on to create a festive garland of baubles with a range of designs to choose from – or design your own! Easily transferable to other projects, you’ll be hooked on modern folk style.
Materials kindly supplied by DMC
Venue Milton Hill House, Steventon, Oxfordshire Surrounded by 22 acres of tranquil parkland, Milton Hill House is a graceful Georgian manor house, sympathetically extended and exquisitely renovated into stylish accommodation with traditional charm but all modern comforts. With previous residents including William III, Peter the Great and Sir Mortimer Singer, of Singer sewing machine fame, you’ll feel like a VIP too in this luxurious setting, close to the City of Spires. Indoors you can enjoy the gym, swimming pool, spa and sauna, while outdoors the sweeping drive, landscaped Italian gardens, croquet lawn and beautiful vistas provide an inspirational setting in which to unwind. Each night you’ll dine in the award-winning restaurant, serving mouthwatering, freshly prepared dishes topped with great atmosphere. You may treat yourselves to drinks or tea in the cosy bar before retiring to your elegant en-suite room with TV and free WIFI.
www.deverevenues.co.uk/en/venues/milton-hill-house/
GET £50 OFF
WHEN YOU BOOK BEFORE 31ST AUGUST and pay only £50 deposit* Prices Shared Room
Single Room
£375
£425
Full price
Full price
£425
£475
Book online
www.sewandso.co.uk/craftsanctuary
Phone Bookings and Customer Enquiries Email: [email protected] Phone: 0870 2200200 and ask for Emma Hall. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (excluding bank holidays)
In partnership with
*Only £50 deposit needed if booking before 14th September. Balance to be paid in full by 28th September 2016. T&Cs Apply
