Project:  Envelope pillow or table runner Size:  8" x 12" on 12" x 18" silk foundation Fabric:  Silk tussah or heavy shantung. Alternate “antique satin” Threads:  Metallic braids, #1 gold, Japanese twist, Japanese gold, jaceron, torsade twist, flat silk, silk sewing thread Colors:  Gold and/or silver on foundation of student’s choice. Natural pictured SILK AND METAL EMBROIDERY Teacher:  Kay Stanis The purpose of this class is to take the anxiety out of silk and metal embroidery as the floral design is worked. It is hoped that the stu- dents will become more comfortable with silk and metal threads and the techniques for embroidering them. I would like to share the delight that comes from the essence of silk with gold and silver threads…of exquisite and treasured gifts, the splendor of pageantry, and the poetry of legend. This essence is the glimmering, exciting reality that we all share. This design is composed of fanciful flowers and leaves that blend into an edging for an envelope pillow or table runner. The piece is worked on silk fabric in silk and metal threads. In addition to learning how to frame up and transfer the design, the students will learn how to lay flat silk and explore its use with metal threads. There is in-depth instruction in the use of Japanese gold, metallic braid, twist, and jaceron. Stitched by Kay Stanis Skill level:  Intermediate Prerequisites:  The student should be an intermediate to advanced- level surface embroiderer Time:  Six meetings Fee:  $150.00 per group Text:  $20.00 per student, 64 pages Supplies (approximate):  $35.00 Page 48 — 2007–2008 Education Catalog GROUP CORRESPONDENCE COURSES: SURFACE EMBROIDERY AND WHITEWORK CASALGUIDI AND LAVENDER – A LAVENDER-SCENTED PILLOW Teacher: Barbara Kershaw Casalguidi is an old and beautiful form of whitework from Italy, named after the village of its origin in Tuscany. In this course we will learn the traditional elements of this unique style of raised embroidery which includes detached buttonhole stitch, bullion knots, detached needleweaving, continuous wrapping, laced knotted buttonhole insertion, and the Casalguidi stitch which is a raised stem stitch band, all worked on a background of four-sided stitch. Left-handed instructions are available. Please state how many left-handed copies are needed when you register. Project: A lavender-scented pillow Size: 4" x 4" Fabric: 28- or 32-ct linen and organza Threads: Stranded cotton and #8 pearl cotton Color: White Other Supplies: Lavender Skill level: Intermediate Time: Six lessons Fee: $150.00  per group Text: $26.00 per student Supplies (approximate): $15.00 Stitched by Barbara Kershaw WHITEWORK