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

Registration Period: CLOSED

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

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.

Monarch Butterfly  $45 USD

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

Class size is limited

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

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.

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

Class size is limited

Class size is limited

Class size is limited

Knotted Stitch Sampler $45 USD

Fun Flowers  $60 USD

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.

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Many Paths, One Light $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.

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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 size is limited

Class size is limited

Class size is limited

Class size is limited

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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 size is limited

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

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.

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Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery International Guild

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

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 level stitches 

Basic Interwoven Cast-On & Variations

$22.50USD

Newcomer's Crazy Patchwork $90 USD

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

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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

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

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

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Hibiscus $45 USD

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

distance learning

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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)

SUMMER & FALL 2024 distance learning classes

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.

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Aurora! $45 USD​​​

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.

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)

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

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