Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery

International Guild, Inc.

Brazilian Dimensional

Embroidery

International Guild

Bullion Intensive!

Debbie Kelley, Teacher 
Basic to Advanced
Class $30, plus kit cost
Sun. Feb. 9, 1:30-3:30PM Pacific time

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Friends in Flight 

Deborah Goff, Teacher 
Basic/Intermediate Level 
Class $45, plus kit cost 
Sat. March 22, 1:00-2:30PM Eastern time 
Sat. March 29, 1:00-2:30PM, Eastern time

FISCAL 2024-2025 LEVEL: All levels

DESIGN TITLE: Cast-on Intensive

SESSIONS: 1 Total Session

INSTRUCTOR: Kelley, *Debbie - 100.00%
DESCRIPTION: DESIGNER/COPYRIGHT OWNER: Debbie Kelley 

Have you ever wondered “Why does my cast-on twist/not lay flat/look uneven and loopy/split/not stand  up/not lay down/look “crowded”/etc.?” This class will answer these questions and more. It is an intensive study of cast-ons and what makes them tick, or not. Students will need their own doodle cloth; I will  provide a simple electronic pattern to be traced onto that doodle cloth. This class is an intensive study of the cast-on stitch, no design is being taught. 

STITCHES INCLUDED: Cast-ons!
DESIGN AREA: Students need approximately 8 x 8 inch doodle cloth
FLOSS NEEDED: Lola in any color.
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: A hoop is recommended, about 6 inch.
KIT COST INCLUDES: $3 for electronic copy of doodle cloth and instructions, $5 for printed copy of  instructions. (includes shipping) 
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED:  Zoom, auxiliary camera 
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Tablet, laptop, or PC recommended 
ADD'L TEACHER COMMENTS: Minimum Students: 4, Maximum: 15

Cast-on Intensive 

Debbie Kelley, Teacher
Basic to Advanced Level
Class $30, plus kit cost
Sun. Feb 23, 1:30-3:30PM Pacific time

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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.

Pat Kamperschoer. I was introduced to Brazilian embroidery 30 years ago. I found Brazilian
embroidery to be my favorite form of needle artwork. I am a fledgling designer and have interpreted
several designs made for other types of surface embroidery into our more beautiful Brazilian
embroidery. I have taught in both in person and virtual BDEIG seminars. I have taught informally in
my community.

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.

Hydrangea 

Loretta Holzberger, Teacher 
Intermediate Level 
Class $45, plus kit cost 
Thurs. March 13, 1:00-2:30PM Pacific time 
Thurs. March 20, 1:00-2:30PM, Pacific time

FISCAL 2024-2025 LEVEL: Intermediate
DESIGN TITLE: Hydrangea

SESSIONS: 2 Total Session

INSTRUCTOR: Holzberger, *Loretta - 100.00%
DESCRIPTION: DESIGNER/COPYRIGHT OWNER: Loretta Holzberger 

A pretty hydrangea made with some wired edge stumpwork leaves and lots of cast-on petals edged in  detached buttonhole stitches 

KIT COST INCLUDES: $15 for kit with design printed on linen look fabric and instructions. Threads are not included. (shipping included) 
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Second camera 
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Larger screen than cell phone 
ADD'L TEACHER COMMENTS: Minimum Students: 2 Maximum 10

Bullion Intensive!  $30 USD

Sea Shell Stitch Sampler $60 USD

Lily of the Valley 

Debbie Kelley, Teacher 
Intermediate Level 
Class $30, plus kit cost 
Sun. March 23, 1:30-3:30PM Pacific time

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Desert Rose Bonsai 

Deborah Goff, Teacher 
Intermediate Level 
Class $60, plus kit cost 
Sat. April 19, 3:00-5:00PM Eastern time 
Sat. April 26, 3:00-5:00PM Eastern time

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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

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FISCAL 2024-2025 LEVEL: Intermediate
DESIGN TITLE: Lily of the Valley

SESSIONS: 1 Total Session

INSTRUCTOR: Kelley, *Debbie - 100.00%

DESCRIPTION: DESIGNER/COPYRIGHT OWNER: Debbie Kelley

A cute little Lily of the Valley design. This will be available with several choices of background batik 

SUPPLIES REQUIRED:  none 
KIT COST INCLUDES: $14 for pattern printed on fabric, instructions, photo, plus shipping. Full EdMar  thread kit additional $19, plus shipping. 
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED:  Zoom, auxiliary camera 
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Tablet, laptop, or PC recommended 
ADD'L TEACHER COMMENTS: Minimum Students: 4 Maximum 15

Hydrangea $45 USD

Sea Shell Stitch Sampler 

Pat Kamperschroer, Teacher 
Basic Level 
Class $60, plus kit cost 
Mon. April 21, 4:00-6:00PM Pacific time 
Mon. April 28, 4:00-6:00PM Pacific time

Class size is limited

Winter & spring 2025 distance learning classes

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Swirls and Flowers 

Loretta Holzberger, Teacher 
Basic Level 
Class $45, plus kit cost 
Thurs. Feb. 20, 1:00-2:30PM Pacific time 
Thurs. Feb. 27, 1:00-2:30PM Pacific time

Education opportunities without travel. 

Class size is limited

Class size is limited

Class size is limited

Knotted Stitch Sampler $45 USD

Friends in Flight  $45 USD

FISCAL 2024-2025 LEVEL: Basic
DESIGN TITLE: Detached Buttonhole

SESSIONS: 1 Total Session

INSTRUCTOR: Holzberger, *Loretta - 100.00%
DESCRIPTION: DESIGNER/COPYRIGHT OWNER: Loretta Holzberger 

The detached buttonhole stitch, that dreaded one for so many but one of my favorites. Spend a bit of  time learning how to control it and maybe learn to like it. We will also cover the Mediterranean knotted  stitch which can be used in similar ways 

STITCHES INCLUDED: Detached buttonhole stitch and Mediterranean knotted stitch

DESIGN AREA: Work on a doodle cloth 
FLOSS NEEDED: Some Nova, Lola, and Iris in any medium tone and doodle cloth. 
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Some Nova, Lola, and Iris in any medium tone and doodle cloth, Tapestry   needles to fit threads 
KIT COST INCLUDES: No kit or kit fee. Instructions will be an emailed PDF file

TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Second camera 
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Larger screen than cell phone 
ADD'L TEACHER COMMENTS: Minimum Students: 2 Maximum 10

class level stitches 

FISCAL 2024-2025 LEVEL: All levels
DESIGN TITLE: Bullion Intensive

SESSIONS: 1 Total Session
INSTRUCTOR: Kelley, *Debbie - 100.00%
DESCRIPTION: DESIGNER/COPYRIGHT OWNER: Debbie Kelley

Have you ever wondered why does my bullion kink/twist/look floppy/have a skinny bottom/look skinny/etc? Do you think you need an extra-long needle to make a long bullion? Did you know you can use bullions as a support network for compound stitches? This class will answer these questions and
more. It is an intensive study of bullions and what makes them tick, or not. Students will need their own doodle cloth; I will provide a simple electronic pattern to be traced onto that doodle cloth. This class is an intensive study of the bullion stitch, no design is being taught.

STITCHES INCLUDED: Bullions!
DESIGN AREA: Students need approximately 8 x 8 inch doodle cloth
FLOSS NEEDED: Lola in any color.
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: A hoop is recommended, about 6 inch.
KIT COST INCLUDES: $3 for electronic copy of doodle cloth and instructions, $5 for printed copy of instructions (includes shipping). If student has a copy of my ‘Bullion Intensive' booklet there is no kit fee.
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Zoom, auxiliary camera
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Tablet, laptop, or PC recommended
ADD'L TEACHER COMMENTS: Minimum Students: 4 Maximum 15

Desert Rose Bonsai  $60USD

Cast-on Intensive! $30 USD

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

FISCAL 2024-2025 LEVEL: Basic 
DESIGN TITLE: Sea Shell Stitch Sampler

SESSIONS: 2 Total Session

INSTRUCTOR: Kamperschroer, Pat - 100.00%

DESCRIPTION: DESIGNER/COPYRIGHT OWNER: Debbie Kelley 

Debbie Kelley’s Sea Shell is a clever disguise for a BE sampler. As you complete this piece you will  learn and practice many of the BE core stitches. Because it is a sampler, you will practice the stitch you  learn many times in a row, reinforcing how it is done. Additionally she incorporates four different thread  weights to add to your learning experience. Two color schemes are available – the conch shell coloring  and the abalone shell coloring. Beads will be provided for either color scheme.

SUPPLIES REQUIRED:  No special supplies are needed 
KIT COST INCLUDES: $12 plus shipping– Original DK Designs design print and instructions,  supplemental instructions from instructor, beads, framing instructions for framing in an oval hoop frame. 
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED:  Laptop, document camera, PDF instructions 
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: 
ADD'L TEACHER COMMENTS: Minimum Students: 4 Maximum 15

Registration Period: OPEN

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.

Detached Buttonhole  $22.50 USD

Membership required

Lily of the Valley $30 USD

FISCAL 2024-2025 LEVEL: Basic 

DESIGN TITLE: Swirls and Flowers

SESSIONS: 2 Total Session

INSTRUCTOR: Holzberger, *Loretta - 100.00%
DESCRIPTION: DESIGNER/COPYRIGHT OWNER: Loretta Holzberger 

This simple project includes the Mediterranean knotted stitch, knotted lazy daisy stitch, bullions, and  cast-on stitches. 

SUPPLIES REQUIRED: 
KIT COST INCLUDES: $12 for kit with design printed on linen look fabric and instructions. Threads are not included. (shipping included). 
TECHNOLOGIES TEACHER USED: Second camera 
TECHNOLOGIES STUDENT REQ'D: Larger screen than cell phone 
ADD'L TEACHER COMMENTS: Minimum Students: 2 Maximum 10

FISCAL 2024-2025 LEVEL: Basic/Intermediate
DESIGN TITLE: Friends in Flight

SESSIONS: 2 Total Session

INSTRUCTOR: Goff, Deborah - 100.00%

DESCRIPTION: DESIGNER/COPYRIGHT OWNER: Deborah Goff 

The butterfly wings are all done in stumpwork. In addition, to a few basic stitches, you will learn how to  shape the wire as you baste it in place and how to secure the wings to the background fabric. 

SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Hoop, needle grabber, wire cutter, either blue sewing thread or invisible thread.
KIT COST INCLUDES: $12 plus shipping -- Includes design printed on fabric, instructions, picture, blue  wire and trigger for stumpwork, assorted fabrics for background and doodle cloth. An additional Edmar thread kit is available for $33.80 plus shipping.  Individual skeins are $2.60 
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. 
ADD'L TEACHER COMMENTS: Minimum Students: 1 Maximum 18

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

Spring Semester 2025 Distance Learning Classes!

Register for Distance Learning classes January 5 - 20, 2025

These online Zoom-based classes will be held in February, March, and April 2025. 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 9 classes being taught this semester.

Watch your email for detailed class information. Note that classes are listed in Eastern and Pacific Times.

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 January 20, 2025. This date may be extended for some classes.

Teacher Biographies: BDEIG Distance Learning January 2025 Registration

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Class size is limited

Class size is limited

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Last edit: 01/05/2025

Swirls and Flowers $45 USD

Class size is limited

Detached Buttonhole 

Loretta Holzberger, Teacher 
Basic Level 
Class $22.50, no kit cost 
Thurs. Feb 6, 1:00-2:30PM Pacific time

​Last Updated 07/03/2023

Distance Learning Classes ​​

Registration periods through January 20, 2025

DESIGN TITLE: Desert Rose Bonsai

SESSIONS: 2 Total Session

INSTRUCTOR: Goff, Deborah - 100.00%
DESCRIPTION: DESIGNER/COPYRIGHT OWNER: Deborah Goff 

This bonsai is a succulent from East Africa that is full of trumpet shaped flowers and buds waiting to be  stitched. Flowers feature buttonholes: regular, detached, and ruffled. They have an inverted cup  representing a tubular center. Leaves are adorned with fly stitches. The tree trunk is a raised stem stitch complete with bullion roots. 



SUPPLIES REQUIRED: Assorted beads for gravel to fill the pot and one skein of DMC floss (dark brown) 

KIT COST INCLUDES: $12 plus shipping-- Includes design printed on fabric, instructions, picture, silk screen fabric, felt padding, complete instructions, and a doodle cloth. Thread
kits are available for purchase for $39.00 plus shipping. Individual skeins are  $2.60 

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. 

ADD'L TEACHER COMMENTS: Minimum Students: 1 Maximum 18

Class size is limited