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Intern Focus – Margot Johnsen

artifacts, collection, Historic Restoration, Intern

Intern Focus - Margot Johnsen Margot Johnsen, one of Gammelgården's summer interns, worked at the museum from May 20th to August 10th. As a history and theatre major at Smith College, Margot…

Tag Archive for: textiles

Zippered Pouches with Kris Livingston

Learn two easy, but professional looking, methods to make zipper pouches. Pouches can be made in any size to hold make-up, pencils, craft supplies, ear buds, travel items, toys, or tools. Create one for yourself or make a custom gift for someone…

Applique All-Occasion Greeting Cards with Kris Livingston

Delight recipients with a unique card for holidays, weddings, birthdays, or any other occasion. Fabric applique is sewn directly onto the paper card. Many embellishments can be added. This fun class will include many tips, ideas, and even patterns…

Embroider a Wrist Cuff with Natalie Norman

Youth

This three-hour class with Natalie Norman is focused on making an embroidered wrist cuff. (A wrist cuff is used to warm your hands or as an accent piece worn as a bracelet.) Come with an idea of design choice…

Create a Kjolväskor (Skirt Pocket or Purse) with Natalie Norman

Join Natalie for a fun DIY session making your own stylish Swedish-inspired skirt pocket or purse from scratch! This two-day class with Natalie Norman focuses on making a kjolväskor (a skirt pocket or purse) featuring appliqué…

Create a Kjolväskor (Skirt Pocket or Purse) with Natalie Norman

Fabric-Wrapped Coiled Bowl with Kris Livingston

Create a fun and functional fabric bowl in this beginner-friendly class. Using clothesline and fabric strips, students will learn how to shape and stitch a three-dimensional bowl on the sewing machine while watching fabric patterns transform…