Christmas Stitches 2012 - sign up now!

Ho ho ho!

No, the heat hasn't gone to my head - it's because the Christmas Stitches class is here! I know, you're probably thinking "Christmas?! There's ages until I have to start thinking about Christmas!"

But no. Now's the time to start planning and making - especially if you want to make your Christmas presents or decorations. So the class starts on August 20th to give you plenty of time to make things. You can sign up right now, right here.

Click on over to the shop to see all the details, but here's the skinny:

Class starts on August 20th and ends on September 16th. All materials will be available until November 30th. The projects are a combination of embroidery patterns and sewing projects. Beginners are very welcome - all stitches are explained and illustrated.

To save 5% sign up between now and August 11th. Enter SNOWMAN at checkout to apply the discount.

I hope you'll join me for some Christmas fun in the class! :-)

Christmas Stitches ebook is live!

Yay! The Christmas Stitches ebook is done and it's in the shop!

I really was annoyed that I had to postpone its launch, but I'm glad I had to because it's so much the better for it! Or, that's my humble opinion anyway. ;-)

Big thanks to Nicole for help with proof reading and such! :-)

Here you can see the content of the ebook. There's 9 projects, all with templates. And 16 embroidery patterns. Plus you get instructions for doing all the stitches used in the patterns, including the super fun shisha (mirror) stitch.

Christmas Stitches was originally an online class which I taught in 2010 and 2011 - and may teach again this year. But now all the content is available in one handy volume - and much cheaper than taking a class. ;-)

Buy Christmas Stitches before June 22 (included) and save 15% with this code: SNOWFLAKE

Here's another couple of sneak peeks at the ebook - click on them to view larger on Flickr.

Ebook delayed...

D'oh! Indeed. You think you have everything under control and then it turns out that you don't.

The Christmas Stitches ebook will be a bit delayed. It needs a bit more work than I had originally thought, so it will be a bit longer until it's available.

Which is frustrating, because I said it was going to be ready this week but now it won't be and... that annoys me! Yes, I could have pulled all-nighters just to finish it when I said I would but I don't think that'd be doing anyone any favours - least of all the ebook!

So I'll just have to have patience.. it'll be ready when it's ready. Soon! But just not quite yet.. :-)

New ebook coming soon!

 

The last couple of years I've taught a class called Christmas Stitches, it will very soon be available as an ebook! 

It's been almost finished for quite a while, because I've been busy working on my book. But now the Christmas Stitches ebook is almost here! Seriously, for real! :-) 

Just a few more things to tweak and then it's all done. Yay! :-)

Some time next week, hooray! And if you're a subscriber to the Polka & Bloom newsletter you'll even get a nice discount on the ebook.

Sneak peeks from Christmas Stitches

If you haven't already signed up for the Christmas Stitches class (it starts on Oct 17th!) - visit Follow the White Bunny to find out how you can save 10%! Click here to read more about the class and to sign up.

Christmas Stitches - join now!

Right, it's time for some more details about the Christmas Stitches class! :-)

The class starts on October 17th and runs for 4 weeks, ending on November 13th. After you sign up for the class, you will receive a materials list and a link to the class site.

Join now and save!
If you sign up before September 30th, you'll save $5. Just mention "Winter Wonderland" at the Paypal checkout and I'll send you a refund.

Join with a friend!
You can save another $5 by joining the class with a friend. You both save $5 and if you sign up before September 30th, you'll also both save the $5 - so that's $10! If you sign up more than one person, please remember to let me know both your names and email addresses.

There will be 10 different patterns (not counting the pattern variations!) spread over 7 projects. Some of the projects are completely hand-stitched and others are easiest to make with a sewing machine (but it's not strictly necessary.)

These are some of the projects we'll be making
• Hanging cone ornaments
• A soft Christmas tree
• Shisha ornaments
• A brooch
• A Christmas stocking

The patterns include 3 different snowflakes, a festive stitch sampler and a Christmas tree.

We'll use a variety of stitches - some you probably know already (French knot and Daisy stitch, for example), and a few which may be new to you, like Maidenhair and Herringbone. The class is suitable for beginner embroiderers: I'll show you how to make all the stitches used in the patterns and I'm happy to help with any stitchy questions you may have. :-)

All the patterns and projects will be available as downloads and all the class materials will be available for 4 weeks after the class ends.

How to participate
Click here to sign up starting September 26th. Shortly after you have signed up for the class you'll receive the instructions for the classroom site as well as a materials list.

Class interaction
I hope there will be lots of sharing of ideas and questions in the class. I'll check in on the class every day to help you with any questions. The more you take part during the class the more you'll get out of it. Once the class ends I'll still be happy to help, but obviously won't be available every day.

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you provide the email address you'd like me to use for any communications with you during the class. You can do this by writing it in the 'message' area during the Paypal transaction. I'll use your Paypal email if you do not tell me otherwise.

Got any questions about the class? Feel free to email me: polkaandbloom@googlemail.com

I look forward to seeing you in class!

Feedback for Christmas Stitches 2010
"I have been following Carina's blog for a couple of years now, so when I read that she was offering an online embroidery class I jumped on board immediately. What I really loved was the super-detailed explanations she had available: there were instructions on everything! How to use the class site, the materials list, stitch lessons with step-by-step pics, and of course, the lovely projects.

I really thought that all the projects were doable and she had some great suggestions for me when I wrote to her about not having a sewing machine. It's nice to feel like the person who is running the show really cares- I noticed that when questions were asked the response never took longer than a day to be posted. I would highly recommend any class that Carina offers." ~ R.D.

Next class: Christmas Stitches 2011

Hello and happy Friday! There's only about 3 months until Christmas, can you believe it?! This is a pre-announcement of sorts.. I'll be teaching the Christmas Stitches class again this year: pretty things to make as gifts or decorations, like the snowflake design in the picture! Most of the patterns and projects will only be available through the class. It starts on October 17 and runs for 4 weeks.

I'll tell you all about the details next week, first in the newsletter and later on the blog. Newsletter subscribers will get a nice discount, so if you're interested in the class, sign up for the newsletter here if you haven't already. :-)