On Demand: Demo: Small Steps in Swedish Weaving with Sarah Boardman
Also known as Huck Embroidery, Swedish Weaving embroidery has no threads on the reverse side of the fabric.
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About this event
Join us for this online demonstration Small Steps in Swedish Weaving with Sarah Boardman.
You’ve heard, "the back should be as neat as the front"?
What if you didn't need to worry about that?
Swedish Weaving embroidery has no threads on the reverse side of the fabric!
Also known as Huck embroidery, it is worked entirely on the surface of the fabric. Intrigued? Allow Sarah to demonstrate. Join as she introduces you to this wonderful hand embroidery technique.
She will demonstrate some of the basic stitches along with giving a brief history, showing some historic examples as well as some of her work.
If you want to stitch along, you will need:
- Machine thread in a colour that shows up well on white
- Size 22 cross stitch/round ended/blunt needle
- 2 skeins of Perle No.5 thread - 2 shades of same colour or 2 colours of your choice
- Embroidery scissors
- Hands free magnifier (optional)
Please note that this ticket is for a recording of the live event on 25 October. Tickets for the live event are available here. You will be emailed access details to the recording by 8 November. The recording is not downloadable but will be available for viewing until at least 8 December, 2025.
We are running a number of short workshops and demonstrations which are £2.99 for members and between £10 and £15 for non-members. As well as upcoming events, members can also access recordings of past workshops at a reduced price, to watch at their leisure.
Why not join us to access this discount and other membership discounts too?
You can find details on Guild Membership at https://embroiderersguild.com/membership/
The demonstration will be in webinar format (i.e. attendee video and microphones will be turned off). You will be free to ask questions in the chat and will also have an opportunity to share images inspired by the demonstration on Instagram and Facebook.
Your Demonstrator
After completing courses in Machine Embroidery and Advanced Stitched Textiles, Sarah discovered Swedish Weaving/Huck embroidery during lockdown. It has since become something of a passion!
She finds the rhythm of the hand stitching allows her to take time out, connect with herself and reflect. Sarah now enjoys teaching, sharing her passion for it and selling kits of her own designs. She is also part of ‘Out of the Fold’ textile group and exhibits her embroidery and other textile work with them.
Sharing your creations inspired by the demonstration
We would love to see your weaving on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #egdemos
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