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Intermediate Embroidery: Stump Work

Learn three-dimensional stitches using thread and wire with designer and embroidery specialist, Chloe Patience at Dovecot Studios on 17th May.

Intermediate Embroidery: Stump Work

About Intermediate Embroidery: Stump Work

17th May 2025
10am - 4pm
Dovecot Studios Ltd
10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LT
£80
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On completion of the workshop, you will have made a small embroidered flower, with petals and leaves. This workshop is perfect as a follow on from the beginner embroidery workshops, or for confident stitchers.

The stitches taught in this workshop will include:

- Outlining with wire and closed buttonhole stitch
- Filling stitch: Satin stitch, long and short
- Assembling design
All materials are provided.

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