Ready To Roll...

I'm finished!
(Putting my feet up now and feeling quite smug, actually.)

Embroidery is all done.

Buttons have been sewn in appropriate locations.

All the parts are sewn together.

Cording was made and attached so the envelope can be securely closed.

I really love how it turned out!

The kits are ready, too.

I cut the fabrics, wound threads onto bobbins and added a few special

 Brynwood touches to complete what my students will receive from me

to make their very own beautiful Arlyn's Embroidery Envelope.

 

All my preparations are done, so all I have to do is pack 

everything into a tote and meet my students at class.

If you're an occasional reader, I want to ask you to come back tomorrow while

I'm teaching. I have an update to share with you and the photos are going to 

make your mouth water. I'm very, very, extremely, over-the-top excited!

I just know that while I'm teaching class, you'll be drooling! Trust me.

Cutting and Kitting...

 I'm teaching a class in hand embroidery next Thursday in Venice, Florida. 

Today, I spent part of the afternoon cutting the hand dyed wools to go into the kits.

They're beautiful, pastel shades of soft fabric that will become needlework organizers. 

The pattern is Crabapple Hill's "Arlyn's Embroidery Envelope".

 I found out yesterday that I have eight students in my class who are

all eager to learn hand embroidery. I'm really looking forward to it!

After I cut all the fabrics, I turned to another task.  I have to make my

model for the class! (I know. I haven't done that yet and still I have a

full class! Pretty cool, right?) I'll probably finish my own piece today,

and I'll show you what it looks like as soon as it's put together.

 Gotta run. My needlework awaits...