Learn to embroider with me

OK.  Deep breath.  I am very nervous about this post.

I've been umming and ahhing over whether to do this for a while but following the success of my FQ class in June and to celebrate the forthcoming arrival of my book, I'm going to take a deep breath and take the plunge.

I have decided to teach an embroidery class.  In the class, students will learn embroidery basics on stitches, tranferring patterns, tips and techniques.  We will then make an embroidered cushion project from my book 'Little Stitches'  published by Stash Books.  The embroidery we will be making is not being revealed right now but will be perfect for ladies of all ages or a little girl you know.  Even if you took my class in June you will be learning new techniques not covered then including help with making embroidered faces and mastering filling stitches.  Below are more specific details.

When : Saturday the 15th of September, 2012

Where: Henley-on-Thames, UK

Time: 11.30am - 5pm

Price:  £70 - The price will include a signed copy of my new embroidery book 'Little Stitches', lunch and refreshments

There will be a limit of 10 places only, your place is secured as soon as payment is made, strictly first come first served, no reservations.

For now I am seeing this very much as a one off class.  

If you are interested - Please leave me a comment below letting me know.  I will then get in touch with you via email about how to pay, If you don't see my email in your inbox please check your spam folder.  

Only once you have paid is your place in the class secured. Payment will be through paypal only.

(Keeping my fingers crossed hoping someone wants to come and learn to embroider with me)

Comments

[Mary]

Yet another reason why I want to be English! Have fun everybody!

[Kelly]

Me me me!!!!! I missed out at the retreat, I am not about to make that mistake again xx

[Patti]

I so wish I could come but I have a prior engagement on that day BLAST!!! I KNOW you are all going to have a really good time.
Patti xxx

[Annie]

I'm so in! Annie x

[Jeni]

Wish I could come! :)

[Ruth]

I'd love to come!

[Jo Gourlay]

Yes please, I've been hoping for this for a while! Really something to look forward to.x

[Debra Masek]

You are so very modest!! I would come to every class you shared...if it didn't mean a very long trip across the pond!! I know you will get at least 10 people to join you...and will no doubt have to turn people away. Thank you for "branching out". You continue to inspire!!

[Archie the wonder dog]

Have a wonderful time!

[Kara @me_and_elna]

Oh, pleeeeeeeeease come to the States and teach this one day! :)

[Tammy finan]

I did your course at fq12 and now I have the embroidery bug. I would love to do this one too!

[Linda Phillips]

Count me in - I would be interested

[Shevvy]

I don't want to miss out even though I used to do a lot of embroidery and I'm free that day. So sign me up please!!!

[elsa]

AGH ~ I want to ~ but being in Portland is a bit too far to get there. Darn.
Have lots of fun and hope you love doing the class!

[Jen aka The Mad House]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I can not make that day. I hope you do it again and perhaps even in the north

[Alex]

It sounds great! Does the cost include all the materials ect needed on the day? Alex x

[aneela]

Hi Alex,

The cost does not cover materials, you will be bringing your own. The materials are pretty basic though and most likely you will have everything to hand already.
:)

[Amy C]

Hi Aneela - I am totally interested :) I'll be back from holiday on the 11th of August so I hope there are still places!!!

[Tammy]

I'm booked! Nice to "see" some faces that I recognise too!

[christina]

Oh I've never been so sad to not live close to you! I would take this class in a heart beat! I actually just signed up for a beginnger embroidery class at a cool craft store in my area and can't wait!

[Flying Blind]

Have you got room for one more???

[Elena]

I'd like to attend if there is space :)

[Rhonda]

I would LOVE to come but since I live on the other side of the Atlantic, I guess it's not gonna happen ;>) Too bad; can't imagine a better teacher; will have to get your book!

[Lisa - Sew Blue]

Oh, please, please, please come do a class in the US! If you do, I will be first in line! Wish I could make it to the UK :(

[Karen]

Hi Aneela, I also live in the US and wish I could attend your class. I did pre order your book "Little Stitches" from my local bookstore. Would it be possible to have a class online for us that live too far away?

[Gloria]

Hi Aneela,
Oh I am so jealous of all the ones that will get to attend. I too live in the US!
I have preordered Little Stitches so I guess i will just have to be patient and wait on it!(Have you considered a DVD?)(No pressure there! hehe!) Hope yall have a blast!!

[Lucy @ Charm About You]

It will be fabulous! I really loved your class at the retreat and those are 10 lucky ladies!
I can't make it but if you do manage to come up north I definitely would!

[Kathleen]

Bummer, I live so far away....but, I am going to order your book. I love all your stitching and am jealous that I can't be in your class.
I know all will have a great time, lucky-duckies! Hope you come to my part of the world some day and teach a class, that would be awesome :)

[Marian Griffin]

If only I didn't live in the US I'd be first in line! I'm really excited to check out your book and know you'll be an excellent teacher!

[Robin]

So wish I could fly myself across the Atlantic!!!! Love your embroideries. Will definitely get your book. Can't wait. Have fun.

[Mary Jo]

OKAY, when you are finished with this class you could do one online for us folks across the ocean. I love your embroidery and pattern. Good luck with your class. It will be great I am sure.

[Amy, a redeemed sheep]

Oh, I wish I could!! Your book is on my wish list. Can't wait for it to come out. =)

[Eleni]

I wish I could pop in all the way from Greece!! It sounds amazing!! I'd love to learn how proper embroidery is done!!

At least we have your book!!!!

Have fun and enjoy your class :D

xx
Eleni

[Jodi R]

I wish I could come but it is a little far for me to travel from Australia. I am sure you will have some lovely people who are very excited to join you who live a bit closer than me though : )

[Liz]

Is there any room left?

[Gill Bell]

Hope I'm not too late? I'd love to come :)

[Rhonda]

I am jealous of the lucky ten. (Sigh) I live in the U.S. but I so enjoy reading your blog! Your book comes out in here in September - can't wait!

[Fiona Camidge]

Would love to attend should there be any space left. Your fabric designs are to die for and your embroidery is well - amazing!

[Ivy]

Drat! I would love to come! Only I live in the United States. I did preorder your book on amazon. I hope I can learn from that.

[dorothy hill]

If there is still room, I will still be in London and would love to attend.

[Amanda]

When I was a little girl I took an embroidery class in my hometown in South Carolina.
The shop owner/teacher was a transplanted Englishwoman whose claim to needlework fame was that she was a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework...and she had worked on part of the Queen's coronation gown/robe/whatsit. She was a lovely person and a good teacher.
Years later when I spent a summer working in London, I went by the School to see it...they were happy to have an interested American guest...I don't think they get many tourists.
Unfortunately, embroidery didn't really take for me. The only hand stitching I like to do is hand applique and sewing down binding. I actually find all that blind stitching very meditative!

[Marcia R.]

Am in the US. Would happily take an online class! Lucky 10!

[Marilyn Kozak]

I opened your blog and was all set to sign up but noticed a slight issue....you are in Britian! If you were in New Jersey, USA I'd be there for sure. I'm sure you will have a fun time.

[Ann]

Well, I would LOVE to come but I'm a bit late and although in the UK its a bit far from North Wales. I'm absolutely sure you are already booked up as EVERYONE wants to come! So I bought the book instead as a little treat for me! Hurry up postman!!!

[Eliane Alves]

Only if it is online. Brazil is far away.

[Susan]

How about an online class for those not in the UK and luck enough to attend your class? That would be awesome!

[Jill Neely]

Hi, My favorite quilt shop is Grandma's Attic in Dallas, OR.

[Ethel Snow]

Creative Edge, just a quick little drive across Burrard Inlet for this Vancouverite. And I see some of your line there too. Ethel Snow

[Sherri]

Aneela- I'm blown away... I've just started blog hops (literally a few days ago) and im doing a 'book hop' - creating a project from a book and reviewing... So I went to Barnes and noble today in Bellingham MA and looked through all the beautiful books... I decided to buy YOURS! Now I see this blog hop and end up here on YOUR blog!! I recognized your picture right away from the book! This world gets smaller every day. I will be doing one of your projects for the craft buds craft book month! Congrats on the book! Looks fabulous :0)

[Kelly]

Village Dry goods in Brigham City, UT is the cutest little shop.