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Between the Stitches: A Sewing Workshop Series

Date: April 27, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Event Description

Join us for a sewing workshop series at Wynnewood inspired by the book, All That She Carried. In that book, a handsewn sack is passed down from generation to generation providing a tangible connection for a family who endured slavery. Textiles are often handed down from generation to generation and we all have had a "lucky" garment...we wear, sleep under, and spend our lives close to fabric.

In this workshop series, we put needle and thread to work preserving our own histories. Whether it's learning to make a paper-pieced quilt from scraps of treasured textiles or honing your embroidery skills to pass down family wisdom in stitch form - honor your history by stitching memories and embracing “the space between the stitches”.

English Paper Piecing - April 27 @ 2 pm to 4 pm - $15 per person

Learn the quilting art of paper piecing! Use scraps of treasured fabric to create a family heirloom. Participants will learn the basics of paper-piecing and begin a quilt, trivet, or other item. 2-hour class/ Beginner level to Intermediate

Embroidered Memories - May 11 @ 2 pm to 4 pm - $15 per person

Learn simple embroidery and leave a legacy of memories in stitches. Participants will learn four basic stitches. 2-hour class/ Beginner level to Intermediate

Beginner: Knows how to thread needle, can do a neat running stitch and whip stitch

Intermediate: More advanced hand-sewing skills - can do backstitch



Event Location Wynnewood State Historical Site
210 Old Hwy 25
Castalian Springs, TN 37031
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