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SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide to Hand-Embroidery | MillHouse
DESCRIPTION:Hand-Embroidery is a timeless craft that combines creativity\, relaxation\, and beautiful handmade artistry. Join Aimee Woolverton at MillHouse McKinney for this beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of hand embroidery while creating a charming wildflower sampler you can proudly take home. \nWhether you’ve never threaded a needle before or you’re looking to refresh the basics\, this workshop is designed to help you build confidence one stitch at a time. Through step-by-step instruction\, you’ll discover essential embroidery techniques in a welcoming\, encouraging environment while enjoying the calming rhythm that has made embroidery a favorite creative pastime for generations. \nDuring this hands-on workshop\, you’ll create a sampler featuring 15 essential embroidery stitches while learning the skills needed to continue stitching future projects on your own. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to prepare fabric in an embroidery hoop\nHow to select embroidery floss and materials\nEasy techniques for threading your needle\nClean methods for beginning and ending stitches\nFifteen foundational embroidery stitches\nWhich stitches work best for outlines\, filling shapes\, and adding texture\nHow to combine stitches into a finished embroidered design\n\nAfter practicing each stitch\, you’ll apply your new hand-embroidery skills by creating a delightful wildflower design in the center of your sampler—a beautiful keepsake that also serves as a reference guide for future embroidery projects. \nAll materials are included\, so simply bring yourself\, your creativity\, and a willingness to learn something new. \nWorkshop Details\nDate: Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nTime: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM \nCost: $55 (All supplies included) \nA 30-minute lunch break will be provided. Bring a packed lunch or enjoy coffee\, sandwiches\, pastries\, and other menu items from White Box Roastery inside the Cotton Mill. \nLocation\nMillHouse McKinney \nMillHouse McKinney is a nonprofit creative community that empowers women through art\, education\, entrepreneurship\, and connection. Through workshops\, coworking\, exhibitions\, and community events\, MillHouse provides opportunities to learn new creative skills while building meaningful relationships with fellow makers and artists.
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LOCATION:MillHouse\, 610 Elm Street\, Suite 1000\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="MillHouse McKinney":MAILTO:aimee@millhousemckinney.com
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