Introduction to Embroidery with Paloma Stitch

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Introduction to Embroidery with Paloma Stitch

£85.00

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Maximum Class Size: 8

Open to All Levels: Perfect for complete beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their embroidery skills.

This three-hour workshop is an introduction to hand embroidery, guided throughout by Amelia of Paloma Stitch. Working on a pre-prepared sampler, you'll learn eight foundation stitches at a steady pace, with plenty of time to practise each one before moving on.

Amelia brings her full thread collection to class so you can choose your own colours to work with. You'll take home your sampler along with Amelia's printed tips and instructions so you can carry on practising at home.

Eight foundation stitches covered include straight stitch, backstitch, stem and outline stitch, split backstitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, French knots, and lazy daisy.

Booking a class entitles you to 10% off all full price products in the shop (excluding books) from one week before your class starts through to the end of your course.

Working with embroidery hoops and needles
Choosing and working with embroidery thread colours
Eight foundation stitches: straight stitch, backstitch, stem and outline stitch, split backstitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, French knots, and lazy daisy
Techniques for continuing your practice at home

Materials and equipment:

Ray Stitch provides linen (50x50cm), 6-inch embroidery hoops, needles, and scissors. Amelia brings pre-printed samplers, her full thread collection, and a printed tips leaflet for each stitcher to take home.

Amelia launched Paloma Stitch in 2025 after 20 years as a keen stitcher in west London. Leaving behind a career in finance, she now dedicates herself to sharing her love of embroidery through beautifully crafted workshops. Her approach is relaxed and creative, making hand embroidery accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Each student receives a handmade kit prepared by Amelia, reflecting her attention to detail and passion for the craft.

Find Amelia on Instagram @paloma_stitch or visit www.palomastitch.com

Our classes are non refundable. Due our small class sizes it is very difficult to transfer your booking to a different date. If you cannot attend a class and are able to notify us at least two weeks before the class starts, it may be possible to change the date* but this is not guaranteed so please give us as much notice as possible to increase your chances. *Limited to one change only.

If you're running late, please contact us as soon as possible by email. Unfortunately, if you arrive more than 30 minutes after the class starts, we may not be able to admit you as this can disrupt the learning experience for other students.

In the event that we need to cancel a class, we will provide as much notice as possible and offer either a full refund or an alternative booking date.

At Ray Stitch, we'd love to welcome stitchers of all ages, but to ensure the best learning experience for everyone, we're unable to accommodate anyone under 12 in our workshops.

Young people aged 12-16 are very welcome in our classes but must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) throughout the entire session. The accompanying adult must book and pay for their own space in the class and participate alongside the young person. Students aged 17 and over can attend classes independently.

If you're planning to book for a young person, we recommend emailing us first so we can help guide you to the most suitable class for their age and experience level.