Sketchbook Samples

Don’t lose your stitched samples! Keep them safe and organised in your sketchbook. In this class Laura will show you how to add your stitched samples successfully into your sketchbook and build a lovely reference of technique.

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Approximate run time: 12 minutes

Presenter: Laura Kemshall

Don't lose your stitched samples! Keep them safe and organised in your sketchbook. In this class Laura will show you how to add your stitched samples successfully into your sketchbook and build a lovely reference of technique.
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To try the ideas in this class for yourself, you’ll need:

Your sketchbook
Some stitched samples, they could be embroidered bits, quilting samples, etc.
Sewing machine and sewing kit

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