What's Happening?
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We are excited to share our news and upcoming events with you.
We are working to keep this page updated frequently,
so you can see what is happening through our needles' eyes!
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specific information about our ongoing projects.
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We would love to hear from you and perhaps plan a visit for 2026 or 2027.
The catalog for the Academy of Appliqué is now available! We are excited to share our class offerings with you. Registration opens at NOON on Labor Day—be ready!!
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ACADEMY OF APPLIQUÉ
March 1–6, 2027
Kingsmill Resort
Williamsburg, VA
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To learn about the Academy, CLICK HERE.
To view the catalog (be sure to scroll all the way to the end!), CLICK HERE.
Session 1: Golden Hour
Mon.–Wed.; March 1–3, 2027
The garden comes to life during the Golden Hour, where a beetle, butterfly, caterpillar, snail, and a Spanish moon moth enjoy the beautiful blooms. Our garden is created with appliqué embellished with a variety of embroidery stitches using floss, pearl cotton, wool thread, and ribbon. You can even search your stash for special fabrics to fussy-cut for some of your leaves or critters. It is all surrounded with a lovely, scalloped border. In this class, you will learn many unique embroidery stitches and multiple methods of appliqué, all in a relaxed and encouraging environment.​
A variety of embroidery stitches yield stunning flowers and leaves with some fun purple berries.
Simple embroidered embellishment brings this appliquéd Spanish moon moth to life.
What color will your beetle be?
Your ribbon butterfly bush can be red or purple. Hunt for the perfect fabric to create your caterpillar and your snail.
A butterfly enjoys this lifelike thistle, which is easier to stitch than you might think!
Session 2: Baltimore Fraktur
Thu.–Sat.; March 4–6, 2027
Inspired by a Baltimore Album Quilt in the DAR Museum collection, this block was originally wool appliqué with ribbon embellishment. For this class, we stitched it in cotton as well to give you a choice. We will explore both basic wool and cotton appliqué skills, teaching you several methods. Embroidery with a variety of fibers—threads and ribbon—and several ribbon flowers will enhance our wool or cotton design. Our teaching method is designed to give every student success with encouraging instruction in a low-stress environment.
Wool kits with hand-dyed wool are available for purchase with pre-order in either a tonal or bright palette.
Wired ribbon ruched flowers with silk ribboned tulips.
Another ruching technique for this beaded center flower.
Bias silk creates the fan flower in the corners.
Wallhanging finishing design option
Full quilt finishing design option
Wallhanging finishing design option
We are honored and thrilled to announce that we will be teaching at the Mid-Atlantic Region Seminar of the Embroiderers' Guild of America (EGA) next June in Virginia!
Registration opens on July 10, and we hope you will consider joining us.
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STITCHERS’ GREAT ESCAPE
June 16–20, 2027
Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks
11787 Route 50, Fairfax, VA
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For more information about the seminar, Stitchers' Great Escape, CLICK HERE.
To learn about the benefits of joining EGA, CLICK HERE.
Marcia's Flowers
Wool appliqué with embroidered embellishment
Wed., June 16–Thu., June 17, 2027
Floral Elegance
Wool appliqué with embroidered embellishment and ribbonwork
Fri., June 18, 2027
Wildflowers
Surface embroidery with ribbonwork
Sat., June 19–Sun., June 20, 2027