In this class the student will cover many techniques of surface embroidery. Appliqué is a technique used to add large areas of bold colour, while different surface stitches and gold threads will be couched down to cover raw edges. The main elements ...see moreof the feathers will be stitched using applied silk fabric, metallic tissue and leather kid. Gold and silk threads will be used for the finer details of the feathers. Couched metal threads in antique gold tones and a combination of crystals and beads will add sparkle and texture to the design. see less

The Wild Child Wallet is done in Japanese bead embroidery method and is an entry-level piece. Bead Embroidery in the Japanese method incorporates silk embroidery techniques translated with beads. The bright coordinating Wild Child fabrics compliment the colorful Flower Fiesta foundation fabric.