1 Day course - Beginners Border on linen background Thursday 17th September 2026 10:00am - 16:30pm We have 16 places available the course is held at: Monks Yard, Horton ManorHorton Cross, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9PY. This course is suitable for absolute beginners, transferring from cross stitch or those that did some basics back at school. Jo will step you through how to create this pretty border and teach you the following stitches: straight, back, whipped back, detached chain, fly, blanket and French knot. The course includes the kit which contains a printed background, threads, needle and instructions. We will stretch the fabric onto a interlocking bar frame for you so you are ready to go. Requirements: small scissors, needle threader if needed, glasses if required. You are welcome to practise threading a needle if you think you need it ahead of the day. Details of the day: You need to make your own way to and from Monks Yard. Parking is free on site. Refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits are provided on arrival at 09:45am for 10:00am start. tea, coffee and biscuits are provided in morning break. Lunch is sandwiches, crisps and fruit and Afternoon tea, coffee and cake. Class finishes at 16:30pm When you have booked your space you will receive a order confirmation from the website. The team will then email you to gather any dietary requirements, update you on any changes and give you a contact point for any questions you may have up until the big day. Please read the workshop T&Cs in the footer before booking as refunds/partial refunds apply if you cancel your space once confirmed.
