Recalling the abstract female figurines that are some of humanity's earliest art, Stitch Buffalo's "goddess" shape represents nature, abundance, power, and nurturing—and celebrates the flowering of human creativity. During this class, we will take inspiration from work created in the Refugee Women's Workshop at Stitch Buffalo to embroider a small version of the figure that can be used as a patch on clothing, a bag, or any other fabric item. 

Materials:

• Fabric—Anything that is not sheer or stretchy (denim is ideal, but almost anything will work). You can stitch on scrap pieces, or even work directly on a garment if you prefer.

• Embroidery thread—Standard 6-strand DMC in a few colors. This is a small project that is good for using up smaller lengths, if you have them! Pearl cotton thread also works fine.

• Embroidery needle—Whatever style/length you are comfortable using (and can get your embroidery thread through)

• Small embroidery hoop

• Scissors

• Marking pen/pencil—Something that can be washed out or heat-erased is ideal. If you choose a dark fabric, be sure to pick a white or light-colored marking pen/pencil. (If you like a little more freestyling, you can get away with just a Sharpie.)

• Regular pencil with eraser

• Printout of PDF pattern (one sheet) - I'll send this with the Zoom info when we get closer

• Optional: Fusible interfacing, fusible hem tape, or Heat-and-Bond

Join my patreon community at any level and you will have access to this incredible workshop!