Blackbirds Singing with Hanne Lohde (MV)

Attention appliqué and embroidery lovers everywhere! Enjoy this opportunity to come work directly with the award-winning designer, fiber artist, and author Mama Lohde. Students will learn wool appliqué and hand embroidery stitches, wool quilting techniques, plus many of Hanne’s tricks and methods to make your stitching easier and even more beautiful. Choose between 2 options: “Black Birds Singing,” the first block of the award-winning story quilt “In the Countryside,” or sign up for the full 12-month Block of the Month version. “In the Countryside” features the thatched roof childhood home of designer Hanne Lohde and tells the story of all that happens in and around this home in Denmark.

Finished quilt size for full version is approximately 47” x 48”. Those choosing the full BOM will receive a kit including a story, pattern, color photos, and detailed written instructions on how to make your very own version of “In the Countryside.” Kits also include hand dyed wool, embellishment threads in cotton and silk, as well as other novelty threads. More information about the BOM subscription is available at www.mamalohde.com.

Class date & time: Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Class fee: $40.00 + required materials fee
Materials fee: $86 payable to Hanne Lohde on the day of class for “Blackbirds Singing” block only OR sign up for the full “In the Countryside” BOM ($86/month for 12 months) at www.mamalohde.com—be sure to mention that this is for Quilt Passions class when signing up. 

Required supplies (to be supplied by student):

• 1 Pkg. of Tulip Bullion Knot Needles (package of 4/Size Regular 2 & Long 2–available from the teacher)
• 1 Pkg. of Calico Braided Rug Needles (available from the teacher)
• Doll Sculpting Needle (my preferred choice of needle) or your choice of needle for whip stitching (appliquéing)
• Fine tipped scissors
• Pencil
• Freezer paper
• Recommended but not included threads for Appliqué: Ellana Wool Thread EN: #02, #10, #30, #45, #47 (available at Piecemakers.com)

Skill Level:	Beginner
Skill Details:
Materials Included:	Does not include materials
Instructor:	Hanne Lohde
Instructor Bio:	Hanne (Mama) Lohde's love for stitching started as a five-year old little girl sitting on the floor of her mom’s sewing room, hand sewing a dress for her doll while her mom made a summer dress for her. Soon she was creating and making a large part of her own clothes, and even started to sell knitwear in college. Since then, stitching, handwork, creating her own designs and telling stories through her arts has become a source of joy and relaxation. When COVID-19 hit us all and forced us to stay at home in 2020, she finally had the time and peace to establish her own first wool story quilt design, and the company Mama Lohde was born. Hanne (Mama) Lohde lives with her family in Southern California.