Students who enjoy hand sewing and fabric collage will love this one-day workshop!
Slow stitching is the process of mindfully adding decoration to fabric through the use of applique, embellishments and simple embroidery stitches.
In this workshop, students will learn how to choose fabric and cut appliques to hand stitch onto a base fabric. They will learn and utilize several different embroidery stitches to create an 8”X 8” wall hanging complete with backing and hanging loops. These embroidery stitches include French Knots, Split Stitch, Pistol Stitch, and Blanket Stitch (to name a few!). The finished wall hanging includes a whimsical hanger.
This class is all hand sewing. Students will be introduced to a new portable textile skill using upcycled fabrics, embellishments and backing a small piece of fabric.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Students should know how to thread and sew with a needle.
Dates and Times:
Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 9am – 1pm
Supplies:
The instructor will provide a kit containing all fabric, applique cut out shapes, embroidery floss, stitching needle and hanger.
(Cost of kit is included in the price of the workshop).
Instructo Bio:
Kitty Savel is a Fiber Artist who lives and practices her art in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. Her Fiber Art includes paper and fabric collage, embroidery, slow stitching, assemblage, knit and crochet, screen and block printing. She incorporates recycled materials in her collage and slow stitching work. Color plays a huge role in how Kitty approaches her work. She has taught and exhibited her fiber art at several venues in the Mid Atlantic States.
In 2026 she will be teaching at the Fiber Arts Fest in Tacoma, Washington, Fabric of Society York and The Pennsylvania Arts and Craftsman’s Guild.
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