Class Description

Lovely Lily of the Valley

  • Level - Beginner / All
  • Type - Fine Hand Sewing
  • Approximate Class Time - 6 hours
  • Stitches - Madeira applique technique, point de Paris stitch, organdy insert, padded satin stitch.
  Madeira Applique with organdy insert and Point de Paris stitch are featured in this 6-hour project class. Renowned designer, Christian Dior was famous for using the Lily of the Valley motif in his designs. Nothing bespeaks elegance more than this lovely flower, and his beautiful linens are actually created on the island of Madeira by the artisans there. The technique of inserting an organdy panel into a linen base fabric, then appliquéd into the insert, is strictly Madeiran in origin. This beautiful linen boudoir sham consists of the typical elements of an organdy panel insert, appliqué with Point de Paris stitch, and padded satin stitch embroidery in the Lily of the Valley pattern. Explore the Madeiran method of appliqué by layering and combining a variety of fabrics together to form a single motif. Please join in the experience.


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