Thursday, December 11, 6 – 9 pm
Cami Andersen
Say it with Cross Stitch! Learn the basics of cross stitch embroidery by creating a whimsical fabric bookmark–a perfect holiday gift for the bookworm in your life. Receive step-by-step instructions to create an embroidered bookmark using the iconic “X” shaped counted stitches that have made cross stitch a beloved art form the world over. Bring a short phrase to create your own pattern or choose from an array of bookish patterns provided by the instructor. Learn how to read a cross stitch chart to continue the craft after this class. All levels welcome–no previous cross stitch or hand sewing experience necessary.
$10 materials fee, payable to the instructor at the start of class, includes all materials needed to create one bookmark.
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Instructor Bio:
Cami Andersen (she/her) is a librarian and crafter located in North St. Paul. She is primarily a self-taught cross-stitch artist, and instills a sense of joy, humor, and hygge (coziness) in her work. She specializes in custom pet portraits, large-scale colorful designs, and themes related to literacy and feminism. She is also a paper artist, using upcycled books and materials to collage bookmarks, cards, and journals. Find her at local craft fairs selling her wares, and teaching fiber and paper art in libraries and art organizations throughout the Metro area.
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