This handstitched booklet takes its cue from the spring garden. Using tea-dyed French linens, garden blooms and a rainbow of embroidery threads, we’ll create a pocketbook-sized keepsake. The class begins with instruction in eight basic embroidery stitches which create a sampler that will be tucked inside your booklet. Intermingling stitches with petals, pods, papers and lace, each page will become a subtle, layered composition. We’ll finish our book with a simple handstitched binding and colorful ribbon ties.

This class is suitable for all levels of experience.

The materials fee covers all supplies in your notebook kit which includes:

• 4 pieces of vintage French linen
• 2 embroidery needles
• Embroidery thread
• A hand stamped stitch template
• An individual pin cushion
• Access to a wide variety of pressed flowers, vintage fabric pieces, buttons, vintage papers, ribbons and lace

Note: There will be a one-hour lunch break. Please bring a bag lunch or make plans to grab a bite nearby.

Please share any special considerations (medical, physical, learning) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org.