Embroidery at The Make Lounge

I took an embroidery class at The Make Lounge on Saturday morning, it was so much fun! If you're not aware of it yet, the Make Lounge offers stylish contemporary craft classes from its Islington HQ; you can take a class in anything from beaded wire jewellery to cute crochet critters, or learn basic craft skills like machine sewing.


I took 'Extraordinary Embroidery' because I've long been fascinated and confused by embroidery, and when I saw the class used Jenny Hart's gorgeous Sublime Stitching patterns, I couldn't resist.

The class is taught by all-around crafty lady Catherine Hirst; she was an excellent teacher, funny and informative. First we learned the basic embroidery stitches..


.. then used our Sublime Stitching pattern to make either a tea towel or pillow case. The 3 hours sped by and I was only about half-finished with my pillowcase by the end.


I finished it at home the same night and I already want to make another one! You get to take the pattern and materials home from the class so I'm all set with a brand new hobby.



Check out The Make Lounge's website to see all their classes. I also met a fellow blogger, Wee Birdy, in the class, hi Rebecca! Her blog is full of gorgeous crafty treats so go have a look.