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Kawandi and Kantha: Country Stitching from India

These hand quilting styles originate in India and are similar, but vary in origin and technique. Let's explore the similarities and differences by making small samplers of each.

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Kawandi and Kantha:  Country Stitching from India

Kawandi and Kantha: Country Stitching from India

These hand quilting styles originate in India and are similar, but vary in origin and technique. Let's explore the similarities and differences by making small samplers of each.

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While these hand-quilting styles both originated in India and are similar, they vary in specific origin and technique. Explore the history and culture of these two different styles of stitching, where they came from, and how they're different. While learning about the stitches and styles, you'll practice them by creating a beautiful, hand-stitched quilted sampler to be used or displayed.

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  • You should be able to thread a needle and perform basic hand-sewing tasks.
  • Bring a sack lunch. There is a microwave and fridge available on the lower level. 

Details

  • A materials fee of $35, included in the price of the class, covers silk and cotton fabrics, batting, specialty thread, and  sewing needles.
  • You should bring a small sewing kit (scissors, thimble if used, and your favorite hand-sewing needles).

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome. 

Instructor
Judilee Fitzhugh

Judilee is a textile artisan who specializes in natural plant dyes and couture sewing. A tour of duty in Japan with the U.S.Navy led to a profound Japanese influence and a lifelong affection for vintage kimono and other historic textiles. Her finely crafted work combines natural objects with vintage textile remnants, hand-dyed and printed fabrics, handweaving, and surface design for couture-inspired garments, home textiles, and art work. www.judileefitzhugh.com

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