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Free Motion Embroidery

Alisa McRonald

Join Alisa in the Makserspace and learn about Free Motion Embroidery.

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the basics of free-motion machine embroidery—a playful, expressive way of drawing with thread.

We’ll cover how to set up your machine for free-motion stitching and explore how movement, speed, and pressure translate into line, shape, and texture. Using a variety of thread colours and fabric bases, you’ll experiment with building layered marks, abstract forms, and richly textured surfaces.

This class is all about curiosity and experimentation rather than perfection. Whether your stitches turn into wild scribbles, soft shapes, or unexpected patterns, you’ll leave with new skills, confidence, and a stitched sampler full of creative potential.

This workshop is presented as part of Belonging: Artist in Residence. All materials are provided. Registrants must know sewing machine basics.
 

Belonging Artist in Residence is made possible through the generous support of the Keith and Winifred Shantz Fund for the Arts held at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.

Accessibility
If you require an accessibility accommodation for this program or event, please tell us how we can meet your needs as soon as possible so arrangements can be organized. If you require a sign language interpreter, please let us know at least two-weeks (10 working weekdays) before the program date. 
  
If you are attending a registered program with a support person, please add your support worker as a guest when you sign up. 

COST: Free

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