CB20 Silk Shading - A Technique Class

Silk Shading - A Technique Class

The exquisite rendering of beautiful images in threads is the hallmark of the Silk Shading technique. Practiced by hand embroiderers for centuries, we will take a look at some historical references and what is being stitched today as this varied technique has so much to offer.

In this class we will cover:

• an introduction to Silk Shading
• image selection
• interpreting shading
• colour selection
• determining your stitch plan including direction references and order of work
• a detailed look at Long and Short Stitch
• stitching the design