Botanical Embroidery at U.S. Botanic Garden with Heather Kerley
Workshop | Available
Learn to translate a line drawing based on life into an embroidered botanical image. We will meet at the Botanical Gardens, where we will make a drawing of a favorite plant and then learn the basics of hand embroidery.
Students will choose a plant to inspire their design, draw it, and then learn how to transfer it onto a piece of fabric. We will then prepare their hoops and begin stitching using a few beginner stitches such as running stitch, backstitch, stem stitch, and french knots.
- 7 x 7 inch piece of white cotton muslin or linen
- 5 x 5 inch embroidery hoop
- Embroidery floss in dark colors
- Set of assorted embroidery needles size 1-5
- Water-based fabric pen
- Small embroidery scissors
- Snippers
- Sketchbook
- Graphite pencil
- Black fine-tipped marker
- Tracing paper
- Masking tape
Heather Kerley
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