Now Booking!

I have been booking lectures, workshops and

retreats into late 2016.  If you or your group

have an interest, please take a look at my 

Lecture/Workshop page  on my website.  If you 

have questions, talk to me, I'm very open to

working with your group to make a fantastic

experience that fits your group perfectly.

The photo above is a pincushion I made to 

demonstrate how to use a common kitchen

item to transfer embroidery designs onto 

your dark wool.

In my Wool Gathering lecture aka Everything You

Ever Wanted To Know About Wool Applique But

Didn't Even Know To Ask,  you will learn how to

make a perfectly sized backing from cotton, flannel 

or homespun for your wool applique mats or

tablerunners.  The mat shown above is the demo

piece for this easy process ~ this also uses a common

kitchen item to make it easy for you.

When my next book is released in July, there

will be a new lecture and trunk show about 

the book.  Classes for the projects as well.

In the near future I will be taking a few trips

to western Ohio each month.  If any shops 

or guilds in the area are interested in lectures

or classes, just let me know.

And always remember, I LOVE to travel!

Prepping Kits

Today I'm working on prepping kits for my 

lectures.  There are a number of options.

Many guilds are very hands-on and they

request an activity as well as a lecture.  

This is a stitching kit that I offer ~ groups

have a chance to try out some hand stitching.

This is a great accompaniment to my Wool

Gathering lecture.  It takes about 15 minutes

and happens just after the lecture.

I also offer a Make & Take kit.  It is a sweet 

little ornament that can be completed in an

 hour.  Everything needed is included in the 

kit, all you need to bring is a pair of scissors.

This mini class generally takes place an hour 

or so before the meeting begins.

The kit makes a sweet little ornament

that introduces students to common

embroidery stitches and shows how to

stitch corners in the best way.

Of course, my pincushion/ornament class is

always a lot of fun.  Students can choose from 

any of the current 13 patterns.  This workshop 

should last for at least 4 hours.

For further information go to my website:

http://www.americanhomesteaddesign.com/Lectures-Workshops-Appearances.html