Sunday, 12 April 2026

April Stitch Club - Padded Stumpwork: Small Elephant Motif

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 18th April 2026 at the Thomas Garrett Building, Heighington, from 10:00 - 15:00.  Cost £5.00 for members, £7.50 non-members.

Vanessa will be taking us through creating a padded stumpwork small elephant motif.  This is an ideal item to use up scraps/offcuts of materials.

Requirements List

  • 6 inch embroidery hoop
  • Small pieces of felt for elephant shapes and his cover (optional):
    • 2 5 x 4 inches for elephant
    • 1 3 inch square for his cover (if desired)
  • Sewing thread to attach shapes to basic fabric
  • Embroidery threads
  • Small beads,
  • Sequins etc to embellish the elephant and/or his cover
  • Sharp scissors to cut out shapes
  • Usual sewing kit.
Vanessa will bring templates and padding material and will also have a limited selection of felt if anyone needs it.

Photo to follow.

Please bring a packed lunch with you.  Free tea/coffee/biscuits available.  Free parking available.

Also please let Judith or Jacqui know you are coming.

See you there!