Keep a Diary in Stitches

Having a daily artistic practice is a meaningful way to record and celebrate your life. In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn about diary stitching and will practice embroidering images that tell your story on an organic cotton bandana that has been medicinally dyed with goldenrod or indigo. You will also work with plant-dyed materials, and will learn about the benefits of wearing natural fibers dyed with herbal remedies.

About the Instructor: Kristi Fackel

Instructor will provide the following:

• organic cotton bandanas that have been medicinally dyed with goldenrod or indigo

• needles

• plant dyed embroidery floss

• marking tools for students to try during class

Students are asked to bring:

• scissors/thread nips

• notebook and pencil for drawing

• preferred fabric marking tool(s)

• thimble (optional)

• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, you may want to consider bringing a lunch or snack. Click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities available before or after your class.

Skill Level 

No experience required.

Age Requirement 

Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $50

Materials Fee: $40

Total Cost: $90

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.