Mostly Amadeus is the first of a series of designs based on a single stitch. In this project we’ll explore all sizes and shapes of Amadeus stitches.

Amadeus stitches are twisty stitches most commonly associated with Jean Hilton. In Mostly Amadeus, we’ll stitch round, triangles, arrow, dagger, and heart shaped Amadeus stitches, with additional stitches to round out the design.

What will you learn?

• Learn how to start and stop threads using pin stitches and loop starts, useful for every stitching project
• Emphasis is on developing a natural stitching rhythm, so you can stitch with more ease and enjoyment
• Lots of interaction with Debbie and other students in the class – we learn from each other!

Choose from four different color ways for this project, or opt for chart only and devise your own color scheme. We have kits for Bold (orange, purple and turquoise on Aquamarina canvas); Grayscale (gray with red accents on Pewter canvas); Monochromatic (beiges to browns on Eggshell canvas), or Pastel (pale blues, yellow, pinks and lavenders on Antique Blue canvas).

Kit contents:

• 18 ct. mono deluxe canvas with taped edges, cut size 10″ x 18″
• DMC #8 or Presencia #8 pearl cotton
• DMC cotton flosses
• DMC Satin Floss
• Kreinik #8 Braids
• Rainbow Gallery Silk Lame’ Braid
• Size 22 tapestry needles

Students will need 1 pair of 10″ and 1 pair of 18″ stretcher bars, tacks or staples, usual stitching supplies, laying tool.

Design size is 4 1/4″ x 12″, 76 stitches x 216 stitches.

Recommended for stitchers very comfortable with counting and reading charts; if you’re new to counted canvas don’t worry – we’ll help every step of the way!

This class is offered as a catch-up class in conjunction with Mostly Herringbone. Mostly Amadeus stitchers may join the Mostly Herringbone Zoom sessions, and ask any questions at the end of the Mostly Herringbone sessions.

Important class dates for Mostly Amadeus:

• Registration open now through November 13, 2023
• Anticipated class start date is the week of January 2, 2023, depending on timely shipment of supplies from the various manufacturers
• Class is scheduled to conclude after 6 sessions, approximately the week of February 6, 2024
• Kits will be sent hopefully mid-December, depending on when we receive the supplies

Options for Mostly Amadeus:

• Full kit – includes canvas, all threads, needles, instruction book; access to videos and Zoom sessions, class participation; all class fees and postage – $190 (anticipated shipping mid-December)
• Chart with canvas – includes canvas, instruction book; access to videos and Zoom sessions, class participation; all class fees and postage – $121 (should ship immediately)
• Chart only – includes instruction book; access to videos and Zoom sessions, class participation; all class fees and postage – $104 (ships immediately)
• Audit – for those who have previously taken Mostly Amadeus in another venue, nothing will be sent; includes access to videos and Zoom sessions, class participation – $60