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November 21, 2016

Ribbon in the Sky

Taught by:

Amanda McCavour

Offered:

Thursday June 8th - CLOSED
Friday June 9th - CLOSED
Saturday June 10th - CLOSED

Experience level: All Levels

amanda

What is this class about? Experiment. Play. Fun.

In this brand-new offering, I will share the techniques I have developed to create ethereal sculptures. My work explores an often overlooked side of embroidery: the structural possibilities versus the inherent fragility of thread.

By sewing into fabric that will then dissolve in water, we can build up stitched lines on a temporary surface. The crossing threads create strength so that when the fabric melts away, we are left with a ‘thread drawing.’ In this class, we will play with these techniques while creating a wearable ribbon scarf held together with machine stitching.

Using three different kinds of ribbons along with a variety of thread and yarn, we will learn the basics of machine embroidery with water soluble stabilizer and explore texture, pattern and line to create a one of a kind piece. Because this technique allows for such variety in the process, each person’s project will be highly individual, despite the traditional nature of the materials we use — ribbon, thread, yarn.

For example, with this scarf I made based on a forest (pictured above), I chose to use loosely spun green yarns as my base, I then layered different threads that would mimic the dense texture of the forest floor. I chose different shades of green to mimic the way that light passed through the forest canopy on a sunny afternoon.

Below is a project I made of yellow flowers. I’m so excited to see what YOU will make!

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Kit fee: 20 USD

Materials:

CLICK HERE for downloadable materials PDF.

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on the blog

a Sunday afternoon with Toni Lipsey, Mara Licole and Gaye Glasspie

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As The SQM HQ office shutters for the next little As The SQM HQ office shutters for the next little while (back online in the New Year) feeling like some sweet, silly drifting out on a paddleboard could feel pretty good right now. 2021<---!! 
Posted @withregram • @squamlove The soft air, the changing light... Squamtime is on the horizon. This dreamy video of @amygretchen by @emily_katz  #squamlove
May your weekend have moments of peace, ease and t May your weekend have moments of peace, ease and time for creative play 🌿💙

sketching from the dock by @dannaray 💙 #squamlove
Although Isa is currently on social media sabbatic Although Isa is currently on social media sabbatical, she WILL be with us in June! *happy dance* @poppyandgrayco #squam2021
It was such a disappointment to cancel last year ( It was such a disappointment to cancel last year (amid all the rest of 2020) so it is no small delight that we WILL be welcoming @maralicoleknits to the lake in June where she will be sharing an original shawl pattern and teaching brioche! I love her sock pattern here and the message from her launch last July about "just keep putting one foot in front of the other." Indeed. #squam2021
So thrilled TONI LIPSEY will be with us at the lak So thrilled TONI LIPSEY will be with us at the lake next Spring-- scroll through to watch her making this darling hat. Head over to @tlyarncrafts to see more of her fab videos and crochet inspiration! #squam2021
Looking forward to being together at a safe distan Looking forward to being together at a safe distance Posted @withregram • @curioushandmade Bye lake 💕💕 #squam2015 #squamartworkshops #squamlove
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