{"product_id":"modern-hand-stitching-sampler-with-judy-gula","title":"Begins October 15: Modern Hand Stitching Sampler with Judy Gula (3 Sessions)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Hand Stitching Sampler with Judy Gula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThursday evenings, October 15, 29 and November 19, 2026\u003cbr\u003e5:30–8:30 pm\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Upstairs classroom (access via stairs \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver three Thursday evenings, we’re working through Ruth Chandler's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/products\/modern-hand-stitching-by-ruth-chandler\" title=\"Modern Hand Stitching by Ruth Chandler\"\u003eModern Hand Stitching\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — but we’re not stopping at ‘traditional!’ \u003cstrong\u003eEach class introduces new stitches from the book, then we push them past what's on the page: different threads, different scale, different rules.\u003c\/strong\u003e Come with your fabric stitch book base already assembled (see below link in your supply list). We'll stitch together each week, and you'll have homework assigned and keep stitching in your book between classes. Judy will bring sample threads to experiment with and talk through, including WonderFil Eleganza and Painter’s thread — a great way to see how a stitch changes personality depending on what you're using to make it. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(189, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent Supply list:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in addition to Ruth’s book, please bring the following with you to class:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sewn fabric base \u003c\/strong\u003e— instructions for making your stitch sampler book base to embroider on are included in Ruth’s book and\/or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5054\/7221\/files\/preparation_stitchclass.pdf\" title=\"Pre-Class Preparation: Modern Hand Stitching with Judy Gula\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edownload your instructional handout PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents are required to assemble this base before our first session so we can dive right in with the stitching! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTulip crewel needles\u003c\/strong\u003e, assorted sizes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerle cotton threads\u003c\/strong\u003e, in assorted colors (these can be added as we go)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor: \u003c\/strong\u003eJudy Gula, owner of Artistic Artifacts, believes that to make art, you must live art. She finds inspiration in new and vintage materials, her interactions with other artists, and in surprising and unexpected experiences. Her goal is to share her love of art and in empowering people to create their own artwork, she finds her bliss. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/pages\/judy-gula-bio\"\u003eMore about Judy »\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artistic Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50161488429333,"sku":"8910152026JG","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5054\/7221\/files\/modernhandstitching_JGbook.jpg?v=1788978319","url":"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/products\/modern-hand-stitching-sampler-with-judy-gula","provider":"Artistic Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}