 Embroidered Arch Cushion
Ruth Woods
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Sponsored by Rochester Textile, an upstate New York shop offering Japanese textile supplies and workshops led by certified instructor Renee Johnson.
This course guides you through creating a beautiful embroidered cushion featuring nine hand stitched squares using blanket stitch.
Materials
- Sewing machine - basic straight stitch is fine
- Sharp scissors
- Ruler or tape measure
- Pins
- Erasable fabric marker or tailor chalk so marks will not show when finished
- Fabric - firm linen or cotton is ideal or a large mans cotton shirt (the front can be used for the back of the cushion as an opening)
- Quantity of fabric needed - Cushion front 17cm x 17cm (6 3/4inches) - cut nine pieces. Cushion back 47 x 33 cm (19 x 13 inches) cut two pieces.
- Thread - Contrast embroidery floss or Japanese Sashiko thread for stitching the arches
- Matching machine thread to sew your squares and cushion together
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Ruth is based in Australia and is a dedicated and experienced professional in the arts and crafts sector, having devoted over 30 years to teaching in this field. She founded Craft School Oz a decade ago, delivering workshops for individuals to learn and explore their creativity. Ruth expanded her offerings through an online school, offering a variety of workshops focused on basketry and slow stitching. Her latest achievement includes the publication of a best selling book titled "Finding Form with Fibre," which highlights the work of talented artists and explores different basketry techniques. Ruth's has a genuine passion for her art and commitment to sharing her knowledge to inspire others.
