Description:
In this workshop, Linda will provide specifically dyed wools that will SIMPLIFY the process of shading a fine cut flower. Sometimes it just takes a little planning in the dye pots to create wools that will do the shading for you! So, this will be a perfect workshop for learning about fine cut shading - without the stress!
The 10” x 12” pattern is a small floral consisting of dogwood blossoms, branch, and leaves, see photo with navy background. The vast majority of dogwood flowers are white with some being pink or rose, so there will be a variety of dyed white and pink wool options to select from. A selection of lightly mottled background wools will also be provided, Linda will show you how it adds interest and movement to your piece.
The Sausage Dyeing Method is the key to no stress shading, the method appears to look like a shorter version of a dip dyed piece of wool, but the dyeing process is completely different. This dye method is great for dyeing the wool for shading our small petals and small motifs, which will be hooked in a #3 cut. A dyed swatch, using mock (or basic) shading will be used on the leaves. Students will receive detailed handouts – which will include the topics covered in this workshop:
Basic Pattern Instruction - Includes complete hooking directions for this pattern, visual aids, and multiple suggestions for finishing.
Directional Hooking - This diagram will show the growth direction of the petals and leaves, thus indicating the direction of the hooking. Directional hooking suggestions for the background will also be covered.
Pencil Shaded Diagram - The pencil shaded pattern as a visual aid assists the rug hooker in understanding highlights and depth.
Improving your Technique - This handout will share Linda’s top suggestions on improving your overall technique for this pattern and more.
Linda enjoys “teaching in the moment” and will share her knowledge and experience in this workshop, hand-outs, and answer your dyeing, shading and fine-cut hooking questions too. While we will not be dyeing in this workshop, Linda will supply you with two links to YouTube Videos that will show you the Sausage Dyeing Method Step-by-Step - to produce beautiful dyed wool for your future projects!