BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS IN FREE-MOTION EMBROIDERY - Sunday 2nd November 2025 - 10.00am
Thursday 30th October 2025 - Sunday 2nd November 2025
NEC, Birmingham
2 hour workshop - £38
In this fabulous workshop you will create a stitch doodle inspired by a beautiful vase of flowers.
Ruth will provide you with a unique hand-painted background and pre-prepared vase stencil shape to get you started.
After a brief introduction to free-motion embroidery, you will Appliqué the vase shape onto your background fabric. Then enjoy the rhythm of free-motion stitching as you develop the blooms and foliage, with plenty of tips and guidance given along the way.
Finish off by adding a splash of colour with Inktense pencils and hand stitch on the flower motifs.
All materials and equipment provided.
Advisory Note:
No previous free-motion embroidery experience is necessary although some knowledge of using a sewing machine would be useful.
Sorry no under 16’s.
Meet the Tutor
Ruth Parkinson-Johns
Ruth works from her garden studio on the edge of the Cotswolds, creating unique textiles with dyed, painted or printed cloth. These creations are further enhanced with free-motion stitching and hand embroidery. Ruth finds her inspiration in the landscape, flowers, the ever-changing weather and beautiful ocean.
She endeavours to capture the essence of her inspiration, working intuitively from observation, memory and imagination.
In addition to working as an artist, she also is a dedicated educator.
Teaching both recreational, accredited (City & Guilds) courses, demonstrating at various events and providing tailored workshops for Art and Textile groups.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
* Show times are subject to change. Please check the ICHF Events website for up to date timings.
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£38.00
2 hour workshop - £38
In this fabulous workshop you will create a stitch doodle inspired by a beautiful vase of flowers.
Ruth will provide you with a unique hand-painted background and pre-prepared vase stencil shape to get you started.
After a brief introduction to free-motion embroidery, you will Appliqué the vase shape onto your background fabric. Then enjoy the rhythm of free-motion stitching as you develop the blooms and foliage, with plenty of tips and guidance given along the way.
Finish off by adding a splash of colour with Inktense pencils and hand stitch on the flower motifs.
All materials and equipment provided.
Advisory Note:
No previous free-motion embroidery experience is necessary although some knowledge of using a sewing machine would be useful.
Sorry no under 16’s.
Meet the Tutor
Ruth Parkinson-Johns
Ruth works from her garden studio on the edge of the Cotswolds, creating unique textiles with dyed, painted or printed cloth. These creations are further enhanced with free-motion stitching and hand embroidery. Ruth finds her inspiration in the landscape, flowers, the ever-changing weather and beautiful ocean.
She endeavours to capture the essence of her inspiration, working intuitively from observation, memory and imagination.
In addition to working as an artist, she also is a dedicated educator.
Teaching both recreational, accredited (City & Guilds) courses, demonstrating at various events and providing tailored workshops for Art and Textile groups.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.