These needlework classes are exclusive events for Stitchers’ Escapes. You must already be registered for our 2022 Escape to the British Isles Cruise in order to participate.
Payment
We will send you an invoice within 10 days of receiving your registration. A deposit equal to half your total will be due within 30 days. The balance will be due within 60 days. Your space is secure once we receive your deposit.
Choose carefully. If you cancel, we issue refunds only if the class or excursion is at full capacity and we fill your spot.
General Information
Class kits will be mailed to you prior to the cruise. We do this to avoid the hefty customs duties our teachers could face for “importing” large quantities of goods to the Netherlands. Although you can bring in your kits as personal possessions, we cannot bring in dozens of the same items. The kits will be sent 6-8 weeks prior to the cruise. Be sure to bring them with you on the cruise! More details will be provided in a cruise newsletter.
Most classes are suitable for stitchers of all levels. See each description for prerequisites.
Classes do not have a minimum enrollment.
A “ghost” option will be available for all classes except the lecture.
Friday, July 15
Lecture: Exploring Mary Garton’s 1848 Sampler & Other Stitching of the Era
Teacher: Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett
$12
9:00am-10:45am
Maximum: 48
A look into the times, motifs, and mores that make up Mary Garton’s charming English sampler and Sarah Johnson’s marking sampler. Participants will receive an exclusive gift created especially for this British Isles Cruise.
Mary Garton and Sarah Johnson sampler charts will be available for purchase in advance of the cruise, but you don’t have to purchase either to attend the lecture.
Jannet Irving Sampler
Teacher: Jean Farish
$85
3:00pm-5:00pm
Maximum: 24
Stitch Jannet’s 1836 sampler with high quality Cosmo floss on linen with her alphabets of cross stitch, Algerian eyelet, and four-sided stitches. Jannet stitched her sampler in Raeburnhead Scotland before marrying into the Farish family and emigrating to America. You’ll stitch yours in the comfort of our ocean-going classroom to make the perfect souvenir for our cruise.
Monday, July 18
Sail Away Pin Drum
Teacher: Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett
$61
9:00am-11:30am
Maximum: 24
Printed fabric and the opportunity to include a stitched panel will be incorporated in this project inspired by motifs from Mary Garton’s 1848 sampler. You’ll stitch with DMC floss on your choice of either 32- or 36-count linen. Pre-work is optional.
Jamie Fraser’s Tartan Plaid
Teacher: Jean Farish
$67
9:00am-Noon
Maximum: 10
“Well, that’s fetching” said Diana Gabaldon, Outlander author, describing her vision of men in kilts. And so we can imagine the wearer as we stitch a replica of the Fraser tartan made famous by actor Sam Heughan. We’ll use the reversible “Chottie’s Plaid” technique to create a utilitarian coaster.
Merry Santa
Teacher: Katherine Becker
$375
Maximum: 10
This is a 6-hour class, taught in 2 sessions. Plan to attend both!
Monday, July 18 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday, July 23 from 9:00am-noon
Get in the holiday spirit as you stitch this delightful old elf. There are lots of special stitches in this one including double brick, giant triple Parisian, knit, alternating Nobuko, Romanian, and a few more. Threads include Very Velvet, Neon Rays, Silk Lame braid, Flair, Boucle, Vineyard Silk, and more! Canvas designed by Lisa Worrell.
Stitcher’s Journal
Teacher: Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett
$60
1:00pm-2:30pm
Maximum: 24
This travel journal includes small charts, vintage images, and seagoing vessels of yesteryear. The stitched cover, on 14-ct perforated paper, incorporates motifs inspired by Mary Garton’s 1848 sampler. Your class kit includes DMC floss and all materials to complete your journal. Pre-work is optional.
3-D Scissor Fob or Petite Ornament
Teacher: Jean Farish
$60
3:00pm-5:00pm
Maximum: 24
Stitch a souvenir of our cruise and make this 3-D object suitable for a scissor fob, ornament, or accent piece. Pre-work is required as this will be all about assembling the project during the class. You’ll learn the “linen finishing stitch” and how to add cording, beads, and ribbons for the finishing touch!
Saturday, July 23
Squirrel Scissor Fob
Teacher: Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett
$55
9:00am-11:30am
Maximum: 24
We’ll recreate the squirrel from Mary’s Garton’s 1848 sampler as a functional item she may have included in her Travel Compendium. Your class kit includes the lovely matte black scissors shown in the photo, 30-count Legacy Linen, DMC floss, needle, finishing materials, and chart. This design is stitched both “over one” and “over two” on 30-ct linen. Pre-work is optional.
Petite Thistle
Teacher: Jean Farish
$92
1:30pm-4:30pm
Maximum: 24
Stitch the traditional thistle using a variety of stitches in Caron Collection Watercolours, Vineyard Silk, and Silk & Ivory (50/50 wool/silk combo) to make this 3.5” round design, suitable for an ornament, box top, or framed as an accent piece. The design is hand painted on 18 mesh mono canvas. Stretcher bars and tacks are included in your class kit.
Class Schedule at a Glance
Friday, July 15
| Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett | Jean Farish |
|---|---|
| 9-10:45 am – Sampler Lecture | |
| 3-5 pm – Jannet Irving |
Monday, July 18
| Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett | Jean Farish | Katherine Becker |
|---|---|---|
| 9-11:30 am – Pin Drum | 9am-noon – Tartan Plaid | |
| 1-2:30 pm – Journal | 1-4 pm – Santa part 1 | |
| 3-5 pm – 3D Fob |
Saturday, July 23
| Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett | Jean Farish | Katherine Becker |
|---|---|---|
| 9-11:30 am – Scissor Fob | 9am-noon – Santa part 2 | |
| 1:30-4:30 pm – Thistle |