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BASIC LEVEL
Bullions (under 35 wraps)
Cast-ons (under 35 casts)
Knots (french, colonial, pistil stitch)
Lazy Daisy
Blanket Stitch
Satin Stitch
Drizzle
Couching
Stem/Outline
Spiderweb Weaving
Registration and Online Payment Process
This design was inspired by a bumper sticker printed with various religious symbols and the phrase "Many Paths, One Light". The wreath in this design is made up of nine cast-on sections presenting that there are many different religions or spiritualities. The candle in the center is the One Light. The bow underneath the wreath is made with different interwoven colors, red, green, blue, silver, gold, purple, some of the colors used by/associated with different religions/spiritualities. The "glow" around the flame is created using Angelina fibers. No doodle cloth will be provided; we'll be stitching on the design.
STITCHES INCLUDED: Cast-on, Stem, Satin, Straight, Couching, Lazy Daisy, “Battlement Couching” which produces the plaid-like effect of the ribbon/bow
DESIGN AREA: 3-1/4" x 5"
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Basic stitching supplies and an iron for fusing the Angelina
KIT COST INCLUDES: $16 (plus shipping) includes instructions, design printed white or cream trigger, Angelina fibers and paper for fusing the Angelina, Krenik thread to complete the design. EdMar thread kit $33 extra.
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Zoom, aux camera
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Access Zoom on PC, laptop (preferred) Tablet or phone (okay)
Hibiscus $45 USD
Newcomer’s Crazy Patchwork
GA – Sun. Aug 25, 1:00-1:30PM Eastern time
Sat. Sept 7, 1:00-3:00PM Eastern time (Class 1 of 3)
Sat. Sept 14, 1:00-3:00PM Eastern time (Class 2 of 3)
Sat. Sept 21, 1:00-3:00PM Eastern time (Class 3 of 3)
Basic/Intermediate Level
Class $90, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer: Deborah Goff
Class size is limited
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Patchwork Borders
Sat. Sept 28, 1:00-3:00PM Eastern time (Class 1 of 1)
Basic/Intermediate Level
Class $30, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer: Deborah Goff
CLASS CLOSED
This lovely summer bouquet includes all the basic stitches. Compete stitch instructions are included and will be taught in class. Are you new to the guild and don’t have a teacher available where you live? This class is for you! It is intended for beginners and will be paced at that level, but more advanced students are welcome too.
STITCHES INCLUDED: Couching, Stem Stitch with variations, Satin Stitch, Leaf Stitch, French Knot, Bullion Stitch, Cast-on Stitch with variations, Drizzle Stitch, Lazy Daisy Stitch with variations, Detached Buttonhole Stitch, Turkey Work Stitch
DESIGN AREA: Fabric 10” x 12” linen/rayon blend fabric. Fits a 5” x 7” mat or frame
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: (Includes basics) Hoop, scissors, optional yellow seed beads, #1 #3 and #5 milliner’s needles and #22 tapestry needle. Doodle cloth to practice stitches
KIT COST INCLUDES: $14, includes instructions, screen printed fabric, and postage
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Webcam with zoom on laptop. “Zoom” account for online teaching.
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Students need laptop, PC, or tablet with camera and microphone.
ADD TO CART | CLASS NAME | CLASS COST | CLASS LEVEL | INSTRUCTOR | DATES |
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CLASS CLOSED | Daffodils | $45 USD | Basic | Deborah Goff | 08/11 - 08/24 |
CLASS CLOSED | Newcomer's Crazy Patchwork | $90 USD | Basic/Intermediate | Deborah Goff | 08/25 - 09/21 |
CLASS CLOSED | Twist Matters! | $22.50 USD | Intermediate | Debbie Kelley | 09/15 |
CLASS CLOSED | Hibiscus | $45 USD | Intermediate | Loretta Holzberger | 09/19 - 09/26 |
CLASS CLOSED | Patchwork Borders | $30 USD | Basic/Intermediate | Deborah Goff | 09/28 |
CLASS CLOSED | Aurora! | $45 USD | Intermediate/Advanced | Debbie Kelley | 09/29 - 10/06 |
CLASS CLOSED | Pearl Essence | $60 USD | Intermediate/Advanced | Deborah Goff | 10/12 - 10/26 |
CLASS CLOSED | Fun Flowers | $60 USD | Advanced | Loretta Holzberger | 10/24 - 10/31 |
CLASS CLOSED | Auto Palestrina Knot Variations | $22.50 USD | Intermediate | Debbie Kelley | 10/27 |
CLASS CLOSED | Summer Bouquet | $90 USD | Basic | Loretta Holzberger | 10/31 - 11/21 |
CLASS CLOSED | Basic Interwoven Cast-on & Variations | $22.50 USD | Advanced | Debbie Kelley | 11/03 |
Many Paths, One Light | $45 USD | Intermediate/Advanced | Debbie Kelley | 11/10 - 11/17 |
Education opportunities without travel.
CLASS CLOSED
This elegant design embodies a very special occasion. It is stitched on a white polyester fabric with mostly white threads and has a mix of Brazilian embroidery and needle lace stitches.
STITCHES INCLUDED: Brussels-double buttonhole, bullion, woven bullion, buttonhole, detached buttonhole, knotted buttonhole, twisted buttonhole, couching, colonial knot, hopper, lazy daisy, outline, pea, satin, square bead stitch, and straight.
DESIGN AREA: 7.5 X 9.5"
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Basic stitching supplies plus invisible thread, DMC Diamant D168 silver 3-strand thread or a fine silver metallic thread.
KIT COST INCLUDES: $18 plus shipping- includes design printed on fabric, instructions, picture, beads, and doodle cloth. An additional EdMar thread kit is available for $26 (10 full skeins).
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: I will have a second camera for close-up demonstration of the stitches.
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: It would be great if students could also have separate cameras so they can easily show their work, but it is not necessary as they can hold their work up to their camera to show it.
Class size is limited
CLASS CLOSED
Class size is limited
Class size is limited
Knotted Stitch Sampler $45 USD
Fun Flowers $60 USD
Brighten your home with these delightful daffodils. Their trumpets are raised up with bullions and draped with a corded, detached buttonhole, and trimmed with buttonhole scallops. Greenery consists of long slender leaves and is accessorized with fern.
STITCHES INCLUDED: Bullion, buttonhole, colonial knot, corded detached buttonhole, detached buttonhole, feather, outline, padded satin, satin, straight
DESIGN AREA: 4 x 6"
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Basic supplies
KIT COST INCLUDES: $14 plus shipping - includes pattern printed on fabric, instructions, doodle cloth, and color picture. EdMar thread kit (8 full skeins) available for $20.80.
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: I will have a second camera for close-up demonstration of the stitches.
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: It would be great if students could also have separate cameras so they can easily show their work, but it is not necessary as they can hold their work up to their camera to show it.
CLASS CLOSED
How many of you were fortunate enough to see the Aurora Borealis this past Spring? It was spectacular! This design uses a tulle layering technique to make the background mountains appear to recede, and the foreground come forward. The aurora is made using Angelina Fibers, sparkly fusible/fused fibers layered between the tulle pieces. An adventure in perspective and creativity. No doodle cloth will be provided, we’ll be stitching on the actual piece.
STITCHES INCLUDED: Blanket, French knot, Straight, Fly, Couching, Stacked Stem.
DESIGN AREA: 10 x 8"
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Basic supplies plus #15 Milliner’s needle, household iron
KIT COST INCLUDES: $30 (plus shipping) includes design printed on navy blue trigger, Angelina fibers, parchment paper for fusing the Angelina, tulle, sequin moon, beads
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Zoom, aux camera
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Access to Zoom on PC, laptop (preferred) Tablet or phone (okay)
CLASS CLOSED
Class size is limited
Basic Interwoven Cast-On & Variations
$22.50USD
CLASS CLOSED
Auto Palestrina Knot & Variations $22.50 USD
Pearl Essence
Sat. Oct 12 1:00-3:00PM Eastern time (Class 1 of 2)
Sat. Oct 26 1:00-3:00PM Eastern time (Class 2 of 2)
Intermediate/Advanced Level
Class $60, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer: Deborah Goff
Auto Palestrina Knot, a simple and easy variation of the traditional Palestrina Knot, one step and done! This class is a technical stitch construction/instruction study including variations. Students will learn multiple ways to use this stitch; as-is, detached, decreasing, stacked, and bridged. All these variations will be taught during this class, from the basic stitch to techniques that are more in the intermediate level. Did you know you can substitute this stitch for detached buttonhole in almost any design? Find out how! The photo shows examples of how I used the variations in some designs, these designs are not included in this class.
STITCHES INCLUDED: Automatic Palestrina Knot and variations
DESIGN AREA: doodle cloth
FLOSS NEEDED: There is no specific design for this class. Students will be stitching on a doodle cloth. A few colors of Nova, Lola, and 5 colors of Glory will be needed
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Basic supplies plus #15 Milliner's needle
KIT COST INCLUDES: $13 (plus shipping) includes instructions and doodle cloth.
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Zoom, aux camera
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Access to Zoom on PC, laptop (preferred)
Tablet or phone (okay)
ADD'L TEACHER COMMENTS: The photo shows examples of how I used the variations in some designs, these designs are not included in this class.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Technical Innovations
Combinations and Speciality stitches
Detached Buttonhole (more than 2 rows 7 loops)
Bullions over 80 wraps
Cast-on over 80 loops
Class size is limited
Class size is limited
Class size is limited
Twist Matters! $22.50 USD
Are you new to Brazilian embroidery or are you looking for a comprehensive beginning sampler to learn and practice your stitches? In this class you will create a beautiful patchwork sampler while learning all the basic-to-intermediate level stitches! Flowers included are Japanese Violet, Kalmia, Peach Blossom, Creeping Flower, Almond Blossom, Knotted Lazy Daisy, Rolled Rose, Cast-on Flower, French Hydrangea, Geron Daisy, and Bullion Rose. Critters included are a snail, grasshopper, dragonfly, and a spider. Many thanks to Maria Freitas for giving me permission to teach design elements that she has published in EdMar designs and books. Note that written instructions include the stitches for the border stitches. The border stitches will be taught in an optional follow-on or stand-alone class.
STITCHES INCLUDED: Alternating leaf satin, bullion, buttonhole, cast-on, detached buttonhole, double buttonhole, double cast-on, couching, up-down cast-on drizzle, feather, fly, French knot, knotted lazy daisy, loop, lazy daisy, outline, pistil, satin, stem straight, up-down cast-on.
Stitches taught in the follow-on or stand-alone class for the Patchwork borders: braid, cast-on, double knot, feather, hopper, knotty stem Marseille knot, oyster, Palestrina knot, ruffled detached buttonhole, running bullions, ruffled cast-on, scroll, twisted lazy daisy
DESIGN AREA: 8 x 8"
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Extra-long Milliner #1 needle, tapestry needle, drizzle pad or flat-bottomed pin cushion, invisible thread, fine gold and fine silver metallic thread, 11” stretcher bars or QSnaps are great for stitching the outside border.
KIT COST INCLUDES: $15 plus shipping - Includes design printed on fabric, instructions for the entire design including borders, picture, beads, and doodle cloth. Edmar thread kit (26 whole skeins) $67.60 additional. A full kit is available for $45 including design printed on fabric, instructions, picture, beads, and doodle cloth, ample supply of EdMar threads, needles, threader, thread puller.
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: I will have a second camera for close-up demonstration of the stitches.
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: It would be great if students could also have separate cameras so they can easily show their work, but it is not necessary as they can hold their work up to their camera to show it.
Class cost will be paid when you register. The kit cost will be paid to the teacher after registration. The teacher will contact you before class begins.
Daffodils $45 USD
Membership required
Many Paths, One Light $45 USD
CLASS CLOSED
This is an optional follow-on or stand-alone class for the Newcomer’s Crazy Patchwork design. Learn and stitch the Patchwork borders as shown in the Newcomer’s Crazy Patchwork design. Feel free to fill the blank sections with your own flowers or critters. Have fun applying these different stitches to the borders.
STITCHES INCLUDED: braid, cast-on, double knot, feather, hopper, knotty stem, Marseille knot, oyster, Palestrina knot, ruffled detached buttonhole, running bullions, ruffled cast-on, scroll, twisted lazy daisy
DESIGN AREA: 8 x 8"
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Extra-long Milliner #1 needle, tapestry needle, drizzle pad or flat-bottomed pin cushion, 11” stretcher bars or QSnaps are great for stitching the outside border.
KIT COST INCLUDES: Free if you bought the design kit for the Newcomer’s Crazy Patchwork class as all materials are include in that class kit. $6 plus shipping when taken as a stand-alone Patchwork Borders class - Includes design printed on fabric, instructions, and doodle cloth. Edmar threads and other supplies are available for purchase.
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: I will have a second camera for close-up demonstration of the stitches.
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: It would be great if students could also have separate cameras so they can easily show their work, but it is not necessary as they can hold their work up to their camera to show it.
This project includes several techniques that are different. They include quad drizzles, padded leaves, combination double cast-ons with double bullions to make pointed petals, cast on petals that are edged with the knotted Mediterranean stitch and stamens that include beads.
STITCHES INCLUDED: Quad drizzle with detached buttonhole ends, cast- ons ending with bullions, Edging a cast on petal with knotted Mediterranean stitch, drizzles with beads.
DESIGN AREA: Fabric size 10” x 12”. Fits a 5” x 7” mat or frame
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Basic Supplies plus #15 and #7 milliner needles, drizzle cushion
KIT COST INCLUDES: $15, includes 10” x 12” linen/rayon blend silk screened fabric, felt padding, beads, beading thread and instructions
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Webcam with zoom on laptop. “Zoom” account for online teaching.
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Students need laptop, PC, or tablet with camera and microphone.
CLASS CLOSED
Monarch Butterfly $45 USD
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Variations on Basic Stitches
Detached Buttonhole (2 rows 7-loop maximum)
Double cast-on (flat & drizzle styles)
Bullions (35-80 wraps)
Cast-on (35-80 casts)
Needle Weaving
Fall Semester 2024 Distance Learning Classes!
Register for Distance Learning classes July 5 - 20, 2024
These online Zoom-based classes will be held in August, September, October, and November 2024. Class registrations will be accepted on a first come-first served basis. You must be a BDEIG member to register for classes. You can apply to be a member here: http://www.bdeig.org/membership.html
Before registering, please note the Level of a class as Basic, Intermediate or Advanced. Review the levels here to assist in deciding which classes are appropriate for your stitching expertise: http://www.bdeig.org/information-forms.html. There are 12 classes being taught this semester with 2 at the Basic Level, 2 at the Basic/Intermediate Level, 3 at the Intermediate Level, 3 at the Intermediate/Advanced Level, and 2 at the Advanced Level.
Watch your email for detailed class information. Note that classes are listed in Eastern and Pacific Times.
All Basic-level classes include a Get-Acquainted Practice session. This is an opportunity for the student to test out their use of Zoom with their technology, meet the teacher, and ask any questions before class begins. For other non-Basic-level classes, a student desiring a Get-Acquainted Practice can contact the teacher and a session will be set up for the class.
Students may cancel their class registration before the registration close date and will be refunded their class fees less a $5 administrative fee per class. No cancellations may be made after the registration close date. Registration close date is July 20, 2024. This date may be extended for some classes.
CLASS CLOSED
Class size is limited
Class size is limited
Class size is limited
Class size is limited
Summer Bouquet
GA Thurs. Oct 31 10:00-10:30AM Pacific time
Thurs. Nov 7 1:00-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 1 of 3)
Thurs. Nov 14 1:00-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 2 of 3)
Thurs. Nov 21 1:00-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 3 of 3)
Basic
Class $90, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer: Loretta Holzberger
Last edit: 07/02/2024
Patchwork Borders $30 USD
Class size is limited
Daffodils
GA – Sun. Aug 11, 1:00-1:30PM Eastern time
Sat. Aug 17, 3:00-4:30PM Eastern time (Class 1 of 2)
Sat. Aug 24, 1:00-2:30PM Eastern time (Class 2 of 2)
Basic Level
Class $45, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer:Deborah Goff
Last Updated 07/03/2023
Pearl Essence $60 USD
Distance Learning Classes
Registration periods through July 20, 2024
The Interwoven Cast-On, a stitch that, as far as I know, I invented. It is a very versatile stitch and has many variations. It is usually done using the drizzle technique and uses several threads and needles all at the same time! Don’t let that scare you! We’ll take it slowly, step by step. Students will then get to choose which variation they want to try next. This stitch was a result of my wanting a free petal, similar to something done with detached buttonhole, but without having to DO detached buttonhole. This class is a technical stitch construction/instruction study including variations. The photo shows examples of how I used the variations in some designs, these designs are not included in this class.
STITCHES INCLUDED: Interwoven Cast-on & variations
DESIGN AREA: A doodle cloth will be provided.
FLOSS NEEDED: Students need at least 3 colors of Lola for learning the basic stitch. Variations include using Frost and Boucle. Color doesn’t matter, it’s just doodle cloth. Use your one-or-two leftover thread from other projects.
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Basic Supplies plus five #1 Xtra Long Darner needles, drizzle pad
KIT COST INCLUDES: $6 (plus shipping) includes doodle cloth and instructions
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Zoom, aux camera
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Access Zoom on PC, laptop (preferred) Tablet or phone (okay)
Class size is limited
Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery
International Guild, Inc.
Summer Bouquet $90 USD
Twist Matters!
Sun. Sept 15 1:30-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 1 of 1)
Intermediate
Class $22.50, plus kit cost
Instructor: Debbie Kelley
Aurora! $45 USD
Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery International Guild
Hibiscus
Thurs. Sept 19, 1:00-2:30PM Pacific time (Class 1 of 2)
Thurs. Sept 26. 1:00-2:30PM Pacific time (Class 2 of 2)
Intermediate Level
Class $45, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer: Loretta Holzberger
CLASS CLOSED
Supported by Education Chair (Contact Us)
Brazilian Dimensional
Embroidery
International Guild
TWIST MATTERS, a technical stitch construction/instruction study of why twist matters and how it affects your stitching! It really doesn’t matter if you are right or left-handed, what matters is the TWIST of your thread and the DIRECTION of your stitches. Students will learn how to identify the twist of the fibers they use and practice various stitches correctly and incorrectly. Students will see up-close and personal examples of why TWIST MATTERS. This knowledge will help make their stitches look beautiful and more dimensional. Most non-Brazilian Embroidery stitch books teach the stitches using S-twist thread. This means that if the proper adjustments aren’t made for Z-twist threads the stitches are being done backwards. This results in a flatter looking stitch and thread with very little body. A printed doodle cloth will be provided.
STITCHES INCLUDED: We will do various Brazilian and other embroidery stitches, such as bullion, cast-on, stem, outline, blanket, drizzle, bullion lazy daisy, using both Z- and S-twist threads.
DESIGN AREA: doodle cloth, about 8”x8” practice area
FLOSS NEEDED: Various threads other than B.E.to be included with kit and instructions. Students need to have Lola, Tabe, and Nova for doodling.
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Basic stitching supplies plus #15 Milliner’s needle
KIT COST INCLUDES: $15 (plus shipping) includes various “other” threads, printed doodle cloth, instructions
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Zoom, aux camera
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Access Zoom on PC, laptop (preferred) Tablet or phone (okay)
Class size is limited
Newcomer's Crazy Patchwork $90 USD
CLASS CLOSED
Teacher Biographies: BDEIG Distance Learning July 2024 Registration
Deborah Goff. Deborah Goff has been teaching Brazilian embroidery for over twenty years and has been a seminar teacher, distance learning teacher, and designer since 2006. She started her own business, Deb’s Brazilian Embroidery Lace Art (D’BELA) in 2006. She has taught many classes in Brazilian embroidery and various needle arts at the BDEIG in-person seminar, virtual seminars in 2020, 2023 and 2024, Distance Learning from 2022-2024, and at several needle-art guilds and businesses.
Loretta Holzberger. Loretta Holzberger has been teaching Brazilian embroidery since before the guild was formed 30 years ago and has been teaching online classes since fall of 2020.
Debbie Kelley. Debbie Kelley has been teaching Brazilian Embroidery since 1993 and creating her original Brazilian Embroidery designs since 1994, She has a studio in Roseburg, Oregon. She has taught her original designs to several different BDEIG and EGA chapters across the United States. She also taught classes every year since 1994 at BDEIG's Annual Seminar, each of the Virtual Seminars and many classes through the BDEIG Distance Learning program.
Aurora!
Sun. Sept 29, 1:30-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 1 of 2)
Sun. Oct 6, 1:30-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 2 of 2)
Intermediate/Advanced Level
Class $45, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer: Debbie Kelley
CLASS CLOSED
CLASS CLOSED
Basic Interwoven Cast-on & Variations
Sun. Nov 3, 1:30-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 1 of 1)
Advanced Level
Class $22.50, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer: Debbie Kelley
Fun Flowers
Thurs. Oct 24, 1:00-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 1 of 2)
Thurs. Oct 31, 1:00-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 2 of 2)
Advanced Level
Class $60, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer: Loretta Holzberger
Have fun making very dimensional hibiscus flowers with stumpwork petals and unique beaded drizzle stamens. The leaves are worked in stacked stem with padding which makes them a little different from our usual leaves. Double running stitch fills the stumpwork leaves, another stitch not often used for our dimensional embroidery.
STITCHES INCLUDED: Stacked stem, padded satin, beaded drizzle, cast-ons, wired edge stumpwork petals filled with double running stitch.
DESIGN AREA: Fabric size 10” x 12” raw silk fabric. Fits a 5” x 7” mat or frame
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Basic stitching supplies.
KIT COST INCLUDES: $15, includes instructions, screen printed fabric, fused silk for petals, wire, beads and postage
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Webcam with zoom on laptop. “Zoom” account for online teaching.
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Students need laptop, PC, or tablet with camera and microphone.
Auto Palestrina Knot Variations
Sun. Oct 27, 1:30-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 1 of 1)
Intermediate Level
Class $22.50, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer: Debbie Kelley
Many Paths, One Light
Sun. Nov 10, 1:30-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 1 of 2)
Sun. Nov 17, 1:30-3:00PM Pacific time (Class 2 of 2)
Intermediate/Advanced Level
Class $45, plus kit cost
Instructor & Designer: Debbie Kelley