23 Cross Stitch courses

Join us every Friday for a cuppa and cake from 10am to 12:30pm. Bring along your stitching, crochet, knitting, mending, WIPs and UFOs

Join me for a family sewing event and create cross stitch cards, suitable for adults and children from 8 years of age. All materials provided. Choose from five designs

Creative textiles, spend an inspiring day with Hannah from Stitching Kitchen. Raid the fabric stash, go crazy with embellishments, make use of the machines and fabric paints too - let your imagination really flow.

Join us for a weekly coffee and craft session at Stitching Kitchen. It is an informal drop in session running every Tuesday from 6 til 7:30.

Overview Embroidery is a pleasurable and lifelong skill to learn. It has become a popular hobby for many in recent years. Moreover, social media has allowed people to share their creations with the world. This Embroidery For Beginners Course will teach you the embroidery skills to create various projects.  The Embroidery For Beginners Course will guide you through starting and finishing different embroidery projects successfully. It will teach you the basic and advanced techniques to develop different embroidery designs and patterns. You'll discover the fundamentals of stitches, the basic equipment and materials for stitching and the essential principles of design and embroidery. Again, you'll learn special stitching techniques, such as cross-stitch, ribbon embroidery, blackwork embroidery, 3D and stumpwork embroidery. You'll also learn how to fix your embroidery mistakes to create flawless designs and patterns and understand how to start a lucrative embroidery business. Course Preview Learning Outcomes Familiarise yourself with the different types of stitches Learn about different fabric types and their uses Learn step-by-step how to make decorative stitches Be able to choose colours and threads for your design Get instructions on planning your stitching strategy Understand how to launch a successful embroidery business Why Take This Course From John Academy? Affordable, well-structured and high-quality e-learning study materials Engaging tutorial videos, materials from the industry-leading experts Opportunity to study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result Earn UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification Easily access the course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime Excellent career advancement opportunities Get 24/7 student support via email. Who Should Take this Embroidery For Beginners? Whether you're an existing practitioner or an aspiring professional, this course is an ideal training opportunity. It will elevate your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and a recognised qualification attesting to your knowledge. Are There Any Entry Requirements? This Embroidery For Beginners Course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. But learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. And a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and ICT will be helpful. Certificate of Achievement After completing this course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates & Transcripts can be obtained either in Hardcopy at £14.99 or in PDF format at £11.99. Career Path​ Embroidery For Beginners Course provides essential skills that will make you more effective in your role. It would be beneficial for any related profession in the industry, such as: Dressmaker Fashion designer Textile artist Upholsterer Curtain maker Module 01: Introduction to Embroidery Introduction to Embroidery 00:16:00 Module 02: Fundamentals of Stitches Fundamentals of Stitches 00:15:00 Module 03: Designing Your First Embroidery Project Designing Your First Embroidery Project 00:13:00 Module 04: Stitching Your First Project Stitching Your First Project 00:13:00 Module 05: Introduction to Special Techniques Introduction to Special Techniques 00:14:00 Module 06: Taking Your Skills Further Taking Your Skills Further 00:15:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

During this two-hour session you will learn how to get the best possible print from the extensive collection of hand carved Indian Blocks I have in my workshop. 

Ongoing fortnightly machine patchwork quilt course. Learn how to cut, sew, sandwich, quilt and bind to create your own patchwork quilt.

Get to grips with this eye-catching leather (or pleather) long-stitch binding and have fun picking different coloured threads and decorative papers to give your book it’s own unique character.

A two day sewing workshop for intermediate dressmakers to create a tiered shirt dress which has a couple of different style options. Full help is on hand to understand the pattern, cut out and assemble your dress. Bring your own machine or borrow one from Stitching Kitchen.

Create an eye-catching A6 journal with a leather/pleather cover and decorative exposed binding. This 48 page book makes for a great personal project or gift, with options to add decorative papers, a nifty fastening and page divider. Cass will take you through the process step-by-step with this online workshop.